Car comparison

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPvsSubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0

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

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Peugeot RCZ

1.6 THP

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Subaru BRZ I

Premium 2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeotRCZ1.6 THPSubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,297kg2,859lb
1,239kg2,732lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
-
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,240mm167in
Width
1,958mm77in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,362mm54in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,570mm101in
Front track-
1,520mm60in
Rear track-
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
321L
243L
Max trunk volume
639L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPSubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0PowerTorque
  • Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP6,800 rpm1,700 rpm7,050 rpm
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeotRCZ1.6 THPSubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
34.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
1,239 kg
2,732 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
237 km/h
147 mph
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP7.5 s
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.07.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Subaru BRZ I Premium 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
821 km
510 mi
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
641 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 mph
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
226 km/h
140 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
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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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

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
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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.6 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
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
SubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeotRCZ1.6 THPSubaruBRZ IPremium 2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
1,239 kg
2,732 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
821 km
510 mi
641 km
398 mi
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
VehiclePeugeot RCZ 1.6 THPSubaru BRZ I Premium 2.0
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Subaru BRZ I Premium 2.0

  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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