Car comparison

Subaru BRZ I 2.0vsPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru BRZ I

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016
VS

Peugeot RCZ

1.6 THP

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    275 Nm
    203 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,202 kg
    2,650 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruBRZ I2.0PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
205Nm151lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,202kg2,650lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight-
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,240mm167in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,362mm54in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,612mm103in
Front track
1,520mm60in
-
Rear track
1,540mm61in
-
Trunk volume
243L
321L
Max trunk volume-
639L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru BRZ I 2.0Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Subaru BRZ I 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruBRZ I2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP6,800 rpm1,700 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruBRZ I2.0PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
31.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
1,297 kg
2,859 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.07.6 s
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruBRZ I2.0
725 km
450 mi
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruBRZ I2.0PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Range score
725 km
450 mi
821 km
510 mi
Trunk score
243 L
8.6 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru BRZ I 2.0Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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