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Ford Mustang vs Subaru BRZ (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,065

Car 1

Car 2

MustangBRZMSRP + destination$34,990$37,055Horsepower315 hp228 hpTorque350 lb-ft184 lb-ftMPG combined26 mpg25 mpgCargo, max13.3 cu ft6.3 cu ftCargo, seats up13.3 cu ft6.3 cu ftRear legroom29.0 in29.9 inFront legroom44.5 in41.5 inSeats440-60 mph5.4 s5.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback RWD vs BRZ Limited RWD
MeasureMustangBRZWinner
MSRP + destination$34,990$37,055Mustang
Horsepower315 hp228 hpMustang
Torque350 lb-ft184 lb-ftMustang
MPG combined26 mpg25 mpgMustang
Cargo, max13.3 cu ft6.3 cu ftMustang
Cargo, seats up13.3 cu ft6.3 cu ftMustang
Rear legroom29.0 in29.9 inBRZ
Front legroom44.5 in41.5 inMustang
Length189.4 in167.9 inNot scored
Width75.4 in70.1 inNot scored
Curb weight3,579 lb2,881 lbNot scored
Towing1,000 lbN/AN/A
Seats44About the same
Ground clearanceN/A5.1 inN/A
0-60 mph5.4 s estimate5.8 s estimateMustang
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback RWD
$32,995
BRZ Limited RWD
$35,860
$2,865
BRZ Limited RWD
$35,860
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD
$36,345
$485

Cost to run

Mustang costs $2,419 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostMustangBRZ
MSRP + destination$34,990$37,055
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,477$1,536
Fuel or charging, 6 years$8,862$9,216
Total, 6 years$43,852$46,271

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Mustang wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceMustang6%
MPGMustang4%
PowerMustang28%
SpaceMustang53%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked