Verdict
The Subaru BRZ is the sharper numbers-led choice for a Malaysian buyer: its 234 hp, rear-wheel drive and 1,289 kg kerb weight deliver 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, a full second ahead of the Infiniti Q60. The Q60 costs RM42,117 more at RM291,362, yet counters with 350 Nm, a seven-speed automatic, 342-litre boot and a far lower RM376 annual road tax versus RM767. Choose the Infiniti for its larger cabin footprint and richer convenience kit; choose the BRZ for the quicker, lighter manual coupe formula and five-year warranty.
Pick the Infiniti Q60 if you want 350 Nm, a seven-speed automatic, heated 10-way power front seats and a 342-litre boot.
Pick the Subaru BRZ if you want rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual, 234 hp and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Infiniti Q60 RM291,362; Subaru BRZ RM249,245.
- Performance: Infiniti Q60 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds; Subaru BRZ in 6.3 seconds.
- Driveline and transmission: Infiniti Q60 front-wheel drive with seven-speed automatic; Subaru BRZ rear-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Output: Infiniti Q60 211 hp and 350 Nm; Subaru BRZ 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Infiniti Q60 1,719 kg; Subaru BRZ 1,289 kg.
- Practicality: Infiniti Q60 342-litre boot and 80-litre tank; Subaru BRZ 226 litres and 50 litres.
Q60
- 350 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine.
- 342-litre boot, 116 litres larger than the BRZ's.
- Heated 10-way power front seats, Bose 13-speaker audio and navigation.
- RM42,117 dearer despite being 1.0 second slower to 100 km/h.
- Front-wheel drive and 1,719 kg versus the BRZ's rear-wheel drive and 1,289 kg.
- Three-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
BRZ
- 234 hp, rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual.
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five-year, 100,000 km manufacturer warranty plus Blind Spot Info System and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
- 250 Nm is 100 Nm down on the Q60.
- 226-litre boot is 116 litres smaller than the Q60's.
- Manual front seats and no front parking sensors, against the Q60's heated power seats and four front sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM291,362 | RM249,245✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM376✓ | RM767 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Direct and Port Injection, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 211 hp | 234 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) | — |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Co2 | 171 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,395 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,719 kg | 1,289 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 342 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 Run-flat | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Active Trace Control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two rear passenger seats | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front seats only | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way power adjustable seats with memory function for driver, heated, one-touch walk-in function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Foldable Backrest | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | Infiniti InTuition (8.0" and 7.0" touchscreens), Bose Performance 13-speaker System, Advance Staging Surround Stage | 8" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q60 vs BRZ FAQ
Is the Infiniti Q60 or Subaru BRZ better?
The Subaru BRZ is better for the driving-focused buyer: it is rear-wheel drive, 430 kg lighter and reaches 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The Infiniti Q60 suits buyers who prioritise torque, automatic shifting, boot space and a more extensive convenience list.
What is the price difference?
The Infiniti Q60 costs RM291,362 and the Subaru BRZ costs RM249,245, so the Q60 is RM42,117 more expensive. Its annual road tax is lower, however: RM376 versus RM767 for the BRZ.
Which coupe has more luggage space?
The Infiniti Q60 has the larger boot at 342 litres, compared with 226 litres in the Subaru BRZ. Both are four-seat, two-door coupes, but the Q60 also has an 80-litre fuel tank against the BRZ's 50 litres.