Porsche 718 vs Subaru BRZ

How does the Porsche 718 stack up against the Subaru BRZ? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Porsche 718Porsche 718
vs
Subaru BRZSubaru BRZ
SpecPorsche 718Subaru BRZ
Horsepower (max)493 hp228 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.2 s6.1 s
Top speed315 km/h226 km/h
Variants102
Body styleSports car & roadsterFront-engine RWD sports coupe
Generation982ZD8
Production2016 – present2022 – present
Length4,379 mm4,265 mm
Width1,801 mm1,775 mm
Height1,295 mm1,310 mm
Wheelbase2,475 mm2,575 mm

Porsche 718 vs Subaru BRZ: common questions

Is the Porsche 718 or Subaru BRZ faster?
The Porsche 718 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3s versus the Subaru BRZ's 5.8s (0-100 km/h in 3.2s vs 6.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Porsche 718 or the Subaru BRZ?
The Porsche 718 makes more power: 493 hp (368 kW) versus 228 hp (170 kW) for the Subaru BRZ.
Is the Porsche 718 or Subaru BRZ faster on top speed?
The Porsche 718 has the higher top speed at 196 mph (315 km/h), versus 140 mph (226 km/h) for the Subaru BRZ.
What is the main difference between the Porsche 718 and the Subaru BRZ?
The Porsche 718 is a sports car & roadster, while the Subaru BRZ is a front-engine rwd sports coupe. That difference in body style drives most of the others.