The Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 are both excellent sports cars. They virtually have the same engines, transmissions, builds, and more. However, there are some subtle differences between the two that may make one more appealing to you than the other. In this article, we pit the two cars against eachother and see how they compare. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide which car is right for you. But rest assured that either way, you're getting an excellent vehicle.
Speed and Power
Winner: Toyota GR86
In recent years, the Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ have been locked in a close competition when it comes to acceleration and power. Both cars share the same engine, which was updated this past year to achieve more power. As a result, these two vehicles are now evenly matched when it comes to performance. Both the GR86 horsepower and 2022 BRZ horsepower stay the exact same at 228 hp.
However, there are still some key differences between them. For instance, the Toyota GR86 top speed of 145 mph is slightly higher than the 2022 Subaru BRZ top speed of 140 mph. Additionally, the GR86 is also able to accelerate from 0-60 mph slightly faster than its rival. Ultimately, both cars offer excellent performance, but the Toyota GR86 has a slight edge over the Subaru BRZ.
In addition to more power, the new engine is also more fuel efficient, with an estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. With its improved performance and fuel efficiency, the GR86 and BRZ are sure to please both track day enthusiasts and everyday commuters.
Handling and Ride Comfort
Winner: 2022 BRZ
The BRZ's steering is one of its best features. It responds quickly and accurately, giving the driver enough feedback for sporty driving. The 2022 BRZ's handling feels solid on track corners with a solid, high-quality suspension that's fairly comfortable for normal daily driving as well. The BRZ is also fun to drive on the street. It's not the fastest car in its class, but it's still quick and agile. The car is well balanced and easy to control. The suspension is better tuned for performance driving than the GR86, but it only slightly edges out its Toyota counterpart.
Likewise, the GR86 has great, responsive and precise handling for any location – track, city, or highway, and delivers great road feedback. The ride quality is comfortable for daily commuting. For both cars, all of these factors come together to make every turn feel even sharper, every acceleration even more exhilarating.
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Fuel Economy
Winner: 2022 BRZ (Edging out the BRZ in popular manual transmission option)
When it comes to fuel efficiency, both the 2022 BRZ and the GR86 offer excellent performance. The 2022 BRZ has the slight edge in miles per gallon for the manual standard transmissions, but does barely beat the new BRZ in mpg with both of their automatic transmissions with its lightweight body.
In addition, the GR86 features a lightweight design that further improves fuel economy. As a result, both of these cars are great choices for anyone looking for excellent fuel efficiency.
BRZ/GR86 Manual Transmission MPG
2022 Subaru BRZ mpg: 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway
Toyota GR86 mpg: 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway
BRZ/GR86 Automatic Transmission MPG
2022 Subaru BRZ mpg: 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
Toyota GR86 mpg: 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
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Interior Comfort
Winner: Toyota GR86
When it comes to choosing a car, comfort is often one of the most important factors. After all, no one wants to spend hours on the road feeling cramped and uncomfortable. With that in mind, both of these cars offer front seats that are pretty comfortable, with an adjustable steering wheel that's fairly convenient.
In both cars, there's good legroom for both the driver and front passenger (even morre spacious in the GR86), but typical with coupes, room is lacking in the backseat. They both have a driver-focused interior that uses a lot of hard material, but there are soft areas where it counts. "Durability" is the word that comes to mind when talking about the components on the dashboard and interior as a whole, with an easily reachable instrument panel and screen. The GR86 has slightly higher quality interior material. But as far as interiors go for both cars, they won't wow you, but they’re pretty slick.
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The Verdict
When it comes to affordable sports cars, it's hard to beat the 2022 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86. Both cars offer impressive performance and handling at a relatively affordable price point.
So, which one should you choose? Ultimately, we believe the 2022 BRZ is the better choice, but it's a close call. Additionally, the BRZ's suspension is better tuned for high-performance driving, making it more composed when cornering at high speeds. However, the GR86 does have a few advantages of its own. It's slightly lighter than the BRZ, which gives it a slight fuel efficiency advantage. Additionally, the GR86's cabin is slightly more spacious and features higher-quality materials.
So, which car is right for you?
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