Porsche 911 vs Subaru BRZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Subaru BRZ
- Length176.3 in – 176.8 in
- Height50.9 in – 51.3 in
- Wheelbase92.5 in – 96.5 in
- Ground clearance4.3 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,660 lb
- Width71.2 in – 72.9 in
- Subaru BRZ width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 9.9 in shorter (176.6 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 2.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 0.5 in taller (51.1 in vs 50.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru BRZ has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 582 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 2,769 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 582 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 2,769 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru BRZ has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 9.9 in shorter (176.6 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 2.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 0.5 in taller (51.1 in vs 50.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Subaru BRZ
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Subaru BRZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 166.7 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 69.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 50.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 101.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,351 lb | 2,769 lb | 582 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.3 in – 176.8 in).
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