Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru WRX
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Highlights
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$35,860
Starting MSRP
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$32,495
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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228 hp
Horsepower
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271 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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228 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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271 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.4 L/146
Displacement
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2.4 L/146
Displacement
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Displacement
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184 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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258 @ 2000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P215/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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30 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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77 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Passenger Volume
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168 in
Length, Overall
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184 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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101 in
Wheelbase
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105 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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37 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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34 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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6 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Trunk Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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52 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,837 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,351 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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390
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru BRZ or the 2026 Subaru WRX?
The 2026 Subaru BRZ and the 2026 Subaru WRX both get 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru BRZ or the 2026 Subaru WRX?
The 2026 Subaru WRX is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru BRZ with a $32,495 starting MSRP versus a $35,860 starting MSRP.
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