2026 Fiat 500e vs. 2027 Subaru BRZ

TrueCar says the Subaru BRZ's $37,055 MSRP undercuts the FIAT 500e's $37,695 by just $640, with the 500e delivering 141 miles of EPA range against the BRZ's 20 city/27 highway mpg. Car and Driver's testing clocked the 228-hp BRZ tS at 5.5 seconds 0-60 mph, noting the BRZ has tons of steering feedback, sure-footed cornering composure, and the ability to swing the tail out, with every model coming standard with a limited-slip rear differential and the tS trim adding a specially tuned suspension and upgraded brakes for full-on track capability.

Which to choose, and why

$640 apart on price

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Subaru BRZ's $37,055 MSRP undercuts the FIAT 500e's $37,695 by just $640, with the 500e delivering 141 miles of EPA range against the BRZ's 20 city/27 highway mpg.

The BRZ is a genuine sports car

Car and Driver's (opens in a new tab) testing clocked the 228-hp BRZ tS at 5.5 seconds 0-60 mph, noting the BRZ has tons of steering feedback, sure-footed cornering composure, and the ability to swing the tail out, with every model coming standard with a limited-slip rear differential and the tS trim adding a specially tuned suspension and upgraded brakes for full-on track capability.

Questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper, the Fiat 500e or Subaru BRZ?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the BRZ, by $640 at MSRP.

How fast is the Subaru BRZ 0-60?

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) tested the BRZ tS at 5.5 seconds.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Fiat 500e: 2 records · Subaru BRZ: 2 records.

Decision field	Fiat 500e	Subaru BRZ
Exact EPA records	2	2
Model / option labels	2	1
Drive layouts	Front-Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	Electric motor / not listed	2.4L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI
Transmissions	Automatic (A1)	Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd
Fuel types	Electricity	Premium
EPA classes	Minicompact Cars	Minicompact Cars
Combined efficiency	110–116 MPG/MPGe	22–25 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	141–149 miles	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$650–700 per year	$3200–3650 per year

Head to head

Fiat 500e vs. Subaru BRZ: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Fiat 500e	Subaru BRZ
Starting price (KBB base)	$37,695	$37,385
Top trim price (KBB base)	$39,695	$40,015
Horsepower	117 hp	228 hp
Torque	162 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Curb weight	2,952 lb	2,855-2,886 lb
Length	143.1 in	167.9 in
Wheelbase	91.4 in	101.4 in
Cargo volume	7.5 cu ft	6.3 cu ft
Seating	4 seats	4 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 and 2027 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Subaru BRZ starts $310 lower: $37,385 against $37,695 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Subaru BRZ leads: 228 hp against 117 hp.
On peak torque, the Subaru BRZ leads: 184 lb-ft against 162 lb-ft.
The Subaru BRZ is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 2,855 lb against 2,952 lb.
On length, the Subaru BRZ leads: 167.9 in against 143.1 in.
On wheelbase, the Subaru BRZ leads: 101.4 in against 91.4 in.
On cargo volume, the Fiat 500e leads: 7.5 cu ft against 6.3 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 4 seats.
On basic warranty, the Fiat 500e leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Fiat 500e and the Subaru BRZ.

2026 Fiat 500e

The Fiat 500e (project 332), also known as the 500 elettrica, is either a battery-electric car or mild-hybrid engine car by Italian manufacturer Fiat as the third generation of its 500 city cars, following the original 500 and second-generation 500. The third-generation 500e is manufactured at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, starting in 2020, and was sold alongside the second-generation 500, which was manufactured in Tychy, Poland until 2024.

Safety: Awards and recognition The Fiat 500e has received several awards in international markets. In 2021, it was named Best Electric Small Car in the Best Car Awards organized by the Belgian automotive magazines Le Moniteur Automobile and AutoGids."Best Car Awards 2021: Electric Small". Le Moniteur Automobile (in French).
Sales: Production began in February 2020, shortly after FCA completed the new production line at Mirafiori Assembly. Production was paused starting on 13 March 2020 during the nationwide lockdown in Italy due to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections. By August 2022, it was the best-selling electric car in Italy.

Source: Fiat 500e (Wikipedia)

Models. Initially, the 500e was available exclusively as a two-door cabriolet four-seater in the La Prima trimline, with production limited to 500 examples per country. Before any local incentives, the La Prima launch editions have a retail price of €37,900 in Italy.

Equipment. The 500e is the first city car with level 2 autonomous driving, and the first FCA car equipped with the new UConnect 5 infotainment system. The advanced driver assistance systems systems include Autonomous Emergency Brake with pedestrian and cyclist detection; Intelligent Speed Assistant; Lane Control; Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) and Lane Centering; and Emergency Call.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

October 2025, Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Fiat 500e Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles. The headlight horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended, which can result in improperly adjusted headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of… Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 2024, Air Bags:Frontal. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from… Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Fiat 500e, most often about electrical system (2), unknown or other (2), power train (1).

2027 Subaru BRZ

The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ are 2+2 sports cars jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured at Subaru's Ōta, Gunma assembly plant. The 2+2 fastback coupé has a naturally aspirated boxer engine, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive configuration, 53/47 front/rear weight balance and low centre of gravity; it was inspired by Toyota's earlier AE86, a small, light, front-engine/rear-drive Corolla variant widely popular for Showroom Stock, Group A, Group N, Rally, Club and drift racing.

Source: Toyota 86 (Wikipedia)

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Fiat 500e or the 2027 Subaru BRZ?

Efficiency

The 2026 Fiat 500e lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (113 vs. the 2027 Subaru BRZ's 23.5 MPG/MPGe).