Global EV Comparison: Subaru Solterra AWD vs Toyota bZ4X (bZ) AWD
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General Info
The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €49990. The Toyota bZ4X AWD (2022-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €32900 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2022-2025 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Japan, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €49990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €34990 | €32900 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 365 km | 367 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 466 km | 461 km |
| Range (GCC) | 372 km | 371 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 71.4 kWh | 71.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.81 km/kWh | 5.8 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.6 | 6.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Toyota bZ4X AWD (2022-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) maxes out at 100 kW.
The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Toyota bZ4X AWD (2022-2025) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 160 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 215 hp | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 337 Nm | 337 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.7 | 3.7 |
Dimensions
The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Toyota bZ4X AWD (2022-2025).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4690 mm | 4690 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 750 kg).
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2010 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 452 l | 452 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 784 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.9 | 6.6 |