Subaru BRZ vs Toyota 86
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Toyota 86
Overview
| Spec | Subaru BRZLimited | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Limited | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Subaru BRZLimited | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,140 | $27,060 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Subaru BRZLimited | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Subaru BRZLimited | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 228 hp (best) | 205 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft (best) | 156 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | flat 4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Subaru BRZLimited | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 6.3 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 906 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,842 lbs | 2,776 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (best) | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in (best) | 101.2 in |
| Length | 167.9 in (best) | 166.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 52 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Subaru BRZLimited | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Subaru BRZ | Toyota 86 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Limited $36,140 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $27,060 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Limited $36,990 MSRP | Base $27,780 MSRP |
| 3 | tS $38,770 MSRP | Hakone Edition $29,870 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Hakone Edition $30,590 MSRP |
| 5 | — | GT $29,910 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GT $30,190 MSRP |