Ford Mustang vs Subaru BRZ (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,065
- Mustang: $2,065 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- BRZ: 0.9 in more rear legroom.
- Mustang wins 8 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Mustang | BRZ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $34,990 | $37,055 | Mustang |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 228 hp | Mustang |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | Mustang |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | Mustang |
| Cargo, max | 13.3 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft | Mustang |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.3 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft | Mustang |
| Rear legroom | 29.0 in | 29.9 in | BRZ |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 41.5 in | Mustang |
| Length | 189.4 in | 167.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.4 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,579 lb | 2,881 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4 s estimate | 5.8 s estimate | Mustang |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Mustang | BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Mustang | 6% |
| MPG | Mustang | 4% |
| Power | Mustang | 28% |
| Space | Mustang | 53% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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