Subaru BRZ vs Ferrari GTC4Lusso

The Subaru BRZ is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 17 mpg for the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, a 11 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Subaru BRZ leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

Subaru BRZ

Minicompact Cars · 26 configurations

28mpg combined (best)
All Subaru BRZ specs

2017–2020

Ferrari GTC4Lusso

Minicompact Cars · 7 configurations

17mpg combined (best)
All Ferrari GTC4Lusso specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricSubaru BRZFerrari GTC4Lusso
Best combined MPG28 mpg17 mpg
Best city MPG24 mpg15 mpg
Best highway MPG33 mpg21 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,700$4,450
Lowest CO2 output321 g/mi524 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI & PFISIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; with Stop-Start option
TransmissionsManual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)Automatic (AM7)
DrivetrainsRear-Wheel DrivePart-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremiumPremium
EPA classMinicompact CarsMinicompact Cars
Years covered2015–20272017–2020
Configurations on record267

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

BRZ vs GTC4Lusso: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Subaru BRZ or the Ferrari GTC4Lusso?

The Subaru BRZ is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 17 mpg for the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, a 11 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Subaru BRZ runs about $2,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,450 for the Ferrari GTC4Lusso — a difference of roughly $1,750 per year.

What engines do the BRZ and GTC4Lusso offer?

Subaru BRZ: SIDI & PFI. Ferrari GTC4Lusso: SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; with Stop-Start option.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Subaru BRZ and the Ferrari GTC4Lusso as Minicompact Cars, so they compete directly.

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