2013 Subaru BRZ vs. Its Competition

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Bengt Halvorson

Sep 21, 2012

The 2013 Scion FR-S is nearly identical to the BRZ, and it starts about $1,300 lower in its base form compared to the Subaru, although the BRZ includes more standard equipment.

The two models have subtle tuning differences, so you might as well take them both for a drive.

In its available hardtop version, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is otherwise the most focused small sports car on the market—although the BRZ would probably be our preference for frequent commuting as the Miata is quite tight inside.

Going up the scale of price and complexity, the Nissan 370Z is very powerful and a bit heavier, but it's not as perfectly balanced as the BRZ; it's also even noisier inside.

The redesigned 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is another alternative—especially for those who want more of a comfortable touring coupe that can also be taken to the track on the weekends.

Finally, for those who are price-limited and want a sporty-looking two-door, the Ford Mustang is kind of the polar opposite of the BRZ, but in V-6 form it's surprisingly nimble and affordable.

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7.2 / 10 TCC Rating The 2013 Subaru BRZ shows that simplicity and leanness can provide more driving thrills than complex, high-horsepower sports cars costing several times as much.	8.4 / 10 TCC Rating Don't let the brash sound and classic looks fool you; the Ford Mustang offers some of the best performance-car bang for the buck--delivered with surprising sophistication.	8.0 / 10 TCC Rating When value counts, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is one of the most impressive performance cars on the market.	8.0 / 10 TCC Rating While the performance-per-dollar value of the 2013 Nissan 370Z remains largely intact, enabling it to play with more expensive sports cars for less money, rising prices narrow that advantage.	8.2 / 10 TCC Rating The 2013 Scion FR-S is the real deal: a sports car, built simply, at an affordable price.	7.2 / 10 TCC Rating The 2012 Mazda MX-5 is a true sports roadster with great handling and fun at any speed, and more practical than you might think.
MSRP From
$25,495	$22,200	$24,250	$33,120	$24,500	$23,470
Gas Mileage
22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas Flat 4	Gas V6	Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas V6	Gas I4	Gas I4
EPA Class
Subcompact Cars	Compact	Subcompact	Two-Seater	Minicompact	Two Seater
Style Name
2-Door Coupe Premium Manual	2-Door Coupe V6	2-Door I4 2.0T Manual	2-Door Coupe Manual	2-Door Coupe Manual (Natl)	2-Door Convertible Manual Sport
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4	4	4	2	4	2
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	2	N/A
Body Style
Coupe	Coupe	Coupe	2 Door Coupe	Coupe	2 Door Convertible
Transmission
Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual w/OD	Manual	Manual w/OD