Is the 2026 Subaru BRZ a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 0 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 0 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 18% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the BRZ a good family car?
No. Passes 0 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 29.9 in | Median 32.2 in | 12 | No |
| Rear headroom | 33.5 in | Median 34.9 in | 12 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 6.3 cu ft | Median 10.9 cu ft | 19 | No |
Is the BRZ a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,860 | Median $102,100 | 31 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 228 hp to 667 hp | 34 | Yes |
| Length | 167.9 in | Median 184.5 in | 31 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 25 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 31 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the BRZ a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 31 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 25% of 28
Is the BRZ a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.1 in clearance, 51.6 in tall | 4.7 to 5.3 in clearance, 48.6 to 54.8 in tall | 15 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.0 in | Median 38.4 in | 20 | No |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 25 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the BRZ a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the BRZ worth the money?
Yes. Priced 18% below cars like it.
- Price, Limited RWD
- $35,860
- Predicted price
- $43,708
- Gap
- -$7,848 (-18%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the BRZ a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ Limited RWD | $35,860 | 12.8 cents | 6.3 cu ft | 228 hp |
| Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $32,995 | 12.3 cents | 13.3 cu ft | 315 hp |
Compared with 111 trims of other makes, coupes, 2026.
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