Subaru BRZ vs Subaru WRX: Which Is Right for You?

 

Ready for your next Subaru sports car? Subaru of America offers two outstanding choices: the Subaru BRZ and the Subaru WRX. Both promise an exciting, thrill-a-minute ride, complemented by proprietary Subaru features such as EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive®. But before making your choice at Kirby Subaru of Ventura, there are some differences between the two that you should consider.

Subaru BRZ

  • Two trims: Limited and tS
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine
  • 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque
  • Two-door coupe body style
 

Subaru WRX

  • Four trims: Premium, Limited, GT, and tS
  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine
  • 271 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque
  • Four-door sedan body style
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Trims, Powertrain, and Drivetrain

The Subaru BRZ comes in two trims: Limited and tS. The Subaru WRX comes in four: Premium, Limited, GT, and tS. The Subaru BRZ has rear-wheel drive, while the Subaru WRX equips Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. This system provides superior traction, while RWD delivers a more track-like driving experience with heightened drift capability.

The engine in the Subaru BRZ is a 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine rated at 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Subaru WRX utilizes a 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine that outputs 271 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharger in the Subaru WRX makes this new Subaru model ideal if you covet acceleration and low-end torque, while the naturally aspirated engine in the Subaru BRZ prioritizes lightness and responsiveness.

The Subaru BRZ offers a fully synchronized six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The Subaru WRX also offers the six-speed manual transmission, but it complements it with a continuously variable automatic transmission called the Subaru Performance Transmission.

Body Style

The other big difference between these two models is their body style. The Subaru BRZ is a two-door coupe and the Subaru WRX is a four-door sedan. When you size the two up at our Ventura, CA, Subaru dealership, you’ll see that the Subaru WRX has the bigger rear seat and larger cargo area of the two. On the other hand, the smaller footprint of the Subaru BRZ lends itself to a more driver-focused cockpit and heightened agility.

 

Which One Fits You?

Choose the Subaru BRZ if you want a lightweight coupe with a more focused sports-car feel. Choose the Subaru WRX if you want turbocharged power, sedan practicality, and the added confidence of Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.

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Drive These Subaru Sports Cars in Ventura, CA

Now that you’re familiar with these two scintillating Subaru sports cars, test-driving both at Kirby Subaru of Ventura is a must. And once you’ve decided on your favorite, our team can help you explore financing, lease offers, and our Subaru trade-in to make it yours.