2018 Toyota 86 vs. 2018 Subaru BRZ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Toyota 86 and 2018 Subaru BRZ contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Toyota 86 and the 2018 Subaru BRZ.
When we compare the 2018 Toyota 86's and the 2018 Subaru BRZ's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota 86 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2018 Toyota 86 and 2018 Subaru BRZ have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Toyota 86's and the 2018 Subaru BRZ's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota 86 is a better car than the 2018 Subaru BRZ.
Pricing: A used 2018 Toyota 86 ranges from $19,837 to $28,868 while a used 2018 Subaru BRZ is priced between $19,997 to $29,715.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Toyota 86 loses 22.5 percent of its value and the 2018 Subaru BRZ loses 24.3 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Toyota 86 retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Subaru BRZ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Toyota 86 and the 2018 Subaru BRZ makes 205 horsepower. Both the 86 and the BRZ are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 370 and 383 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,455
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,002
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,995 - $41,820
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,002
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,995 - $41,820
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,528
Price Range:
$19,837 - $28,868
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$26,208
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$21,323 - $30,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46,674
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,652
Price Range:
$19,997 - $29,715
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$26,208
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$21,323 - $30,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,451
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Toyota 86 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Subaru BRZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Toyota 86
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
2.9 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Subaru BRZ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
2.9 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 5.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 5.9
Toyota 86 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Subaru BRZ Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Toyota 86 Trim Levels
Base, GT, GT Black
2018 Subaru BRZ Trim Levels
Limited, Premium, tS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
205 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
156 foot-lbs @ 6400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
205 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
156 foot-lbs @ 6400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
277 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
277 / 383 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2776 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
50.6 inches
Length:
166.7 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2789 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
52 inches
Length:
166.7 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Raven
Blue
Oceanic
Gray
Asphalt / Steel / Thunder
Red
Ablaze
White
Halo
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
WR Blue Pearl
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Red
Pure Red
White
Crystal White Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
