Subaru BRZ: ZC6 vs ZD8
Verdict
The newer Subaru BRZ ZD8 is the driver’s choice on numbers: its 2,387 cc petrol engine makes 234 hp and 250 Nm, cutting 0–100 km/h to 6.3 seconds versus 8.2 seconds for the 1,998 cc ZC6. The gap is RM16,376, and road tax rises from RM379 to RM767 a year. For that, you get a manual, higher 226 km/h top speed and a slightly bigger 226-litre boot. The ZC6 counters with an automatic gearbox and quoted 7.1 L/100 km economy.
Pick the Subaru BRZ ZC6 if you want the conventional automatic, lower annual road tax and still accept 197 hp with an 8.2-second 0–100 km/h time.
Pick the Subaru BRZ ZD8 if you want the manual car with 234 hp, 250 Nm and a 6.3-second 0–100 km/h run.
Key differences
- Price: RM232,869 vs RM249,245
- Engine: 1,998 cc petrol vs 2,387 cc petrol
- Output: 197 hp/205 Nm vs 234 hp/250 Nm
- Transmission: conventional automatic vs manual
- Performance: 8.2 s 0–100 km/h and 210 km/h vs 6.3 s and 226 km/h
- Road tax: RM379/year vs RM767/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 232,869✓ | RM 249,245 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 197 hp | 234 hp✓ |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s | 6.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 226 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 164 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,240 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Boot space | 218 L | 226 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379✓ | RM 767 |
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.
ZC6
- Conventional automatic transmission
- Quoted 7.1 L/100 km fuel economy
- Lower RM379 annual road tax
- Slower 8.2-second 0–100 km/h time
- Lower 197 hp and 205 Nm outputs
- No auto emergency braking listed
ZD8
- Stronger 234 hp and 250 Nm outputs
- Quicker 6.3-second 0–100 km/h time
- Higher 226 km/h top speed
- RM16,376 higher purchase price
- RM767 annual road tax
- No auto emergency braking listed
ZC6 vs ZD8 FAQ
Is the Subaru BRZ ZC6 or Subaru BRZ ZD8 better?
For performance, the Subaru BRZ ZD8 is better: 234 hp, 250 Nm and 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h beat 197 hp, 205 Nm and 8.2 seconds. Choose the ZC6 if you need the automatic and lower tax.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru BRZ ZD8 costs RM249,245 against RM232,869 for the Subaru BRZ ZC6, so the newer car is RM16,376 dearer.
Which Subaru BRZ has cheaper road tax?
The Subaru BRZ ZC6 is cheaper at RM379 a year. The Subaru BRZ ZD8 is RM767 a year, which is RM388 more, with its larger 2,387 cc engine versus 1,998 cc.