7.9
2024 Subaru BRZ review
The Subaru BRZ has been given an STI glow-up with new dampers and Brembo brakes, but there's no power boost here.
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Scott Collie
Subaru BRZ vs Renault Megane R.S. Trophy Comparison
Subaru BRZ
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
2024 Subaru
BRZ
vs
2024 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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7.9
8.2
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Based on the Subaru BRZ tS
Based on the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy R.S. ULTIME
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
50L
440 to 475 km
50L
400 to 415 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$40,290 - $49,690
$63,000 - $70,500
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks hardcore, puts out loads of grunt
- One of the most engaging hot hatches
- Huge grip, deft handling
Misses
- No extra power for its final send-off, pricey
- Four-wheel steering may polarise
- Can get thirsty
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 174kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3700 | 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
