Max Davies
Subaru BRZ gets sharper STI chassis, balanced boxer engine, wilder look
STI has tuned up the Subaru BRZ and given it a typically long-winded name, but it's ultra-limited and only for Japan.
1 Month Ago
Genesis G80 vs Subaru BRZ
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2026 Genesis G80 - Signature
2.5 L, 8-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, RWD
From $104,200
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
Change variant
2025 Subaru BRZ
2.4 L, 6-speed manual, Coupe, Petrol, RWD
From $43,790
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
Change variantAdd a vehicle
Overview
Variant
Signature
Variant
—
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
2.4 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.0 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.5 / 100 km
Power and torque
224kW / 422Nm
Power and torque
174kW / 250Nm
722km
526km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
4
Doors
2
Seats
5
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
2.4 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
722km
526km
Power
224kW at 5800 rpm
Power
174kW at 7000 rpm
Torque
422Nm at 1650 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 3700 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
Horizontal
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
6.0 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
6.3 s
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.0 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.5 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
13.5 / 100km
Urban efficiency
13.3 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
7.3 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
206g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
217g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
5005 mm
Length
4265 mm
Height
1465 mm
Height
1310 mm
Width
1925 mm
Width
1775 mm
Ground clearance unladen
140 mm
Ground clearance unladen
130 mm
Front track
1630 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1637 mm
Rear track
1550 mm
Wheelbase
3010 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Boot space
424 L
Boot space
201 L
Kerb weight
4332 kg
Kerb weight
2815 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2390 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1670 kg
Tare weight
1924 kg
Tare weight
1247 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
245/45 R19 102Y
Front tyres
215/40 R18 85Y
Front rims
8.5x19
Front rims
7.5x18
Rear tyres
275/40 R19 105Y
Rear tyres
215/40 R18 85Y
Rear rims
9.5x19
Rear rims
7.5x18
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
10
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor includes display, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
18
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
—
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
3
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Related News and Reviews
Max Davies
Subaru BRZ gets sharper STI chassis, balanced boxer engine, wilder look
STI has tuned up the Subaru BRZ and given it a typically long-winded name, but it's ultra-limited and only for Japan.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
2026 Genesis G80 price and specs: 5 Series rival gets stealthy new Black edition
The Genesis G80 gets a new twin-turbo V6-powered Black edition which gives stealth wealth a new meaning, while the flagship 3.5T gets more standard kit.
4 Months Ago
Max Davies
2025 Genesis Electrified G80 price and specs
The updated Genesis Electrified G80 EV limousine is larger and as luxurious as ever, with prices rising to $155,000 before on-road costs.
6 Months Ago
Max Davies
The fastest-charging EVs in Australia
Want an EV but don't want to waste time at the charger? Here are Australia's EVs that are said to charge the quickest.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Colourful luxury brand embraces darkness with Australia-bound special editions
If you don't care for colours or chrome, Genesis Australia is launching new G80 and GV80 variants positively dripping in black.
8 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Multiple Genesis models recalled
The Genesis G80, GV80 and GV70 are all affected by a fault which could lead to their digital instrument clusters not displaying information.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Chrome-loving luxury brand goes stealth with blacked-out luxury sedan
Another day, another blacked-out edition of a vehicle, but Genesis has been more thorough than most with its monochromatic makeover.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Genesis EVs recalled
Genesis has recalled all three of its electric vehicles sold in Australia, due to a fault which also affects the related Hyundai Ioniq range.
1 Year Ago