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I traded a 2010 Genesis 2.0T in for a BRZ Sport Tech (Limited in the US). The BRZ is much more expensive (Canadian market) than the 2010 Genesis, not so much with the 2013 Genesis. Not having driven a 2013 Genesis, I can't comment on it any further than that.
After 8k km on the BRZ, I can say that I miss the turbo from the Genesis big time and the 66lb of torque deficit. What I miss most is where the peak torque was delivered : 217lb-ft@2000rpm vs 151lb-ft@6400rpm. Passing now requires dropping two gears and flooring it, where before I could pass easily in 6th after a little spooling. That is the only gripe I have about the BRZ in comparison. Everything else about the BRZ is pure gold.
The big thing for me against the Genesis was the characteristics in a few inches of snow. The ass end would want to kick out or twitch every time I would pull away (due to all the torque being available just off idle), and I found it very unstable at speed in snow (the traction control in a word, sucked). I used quality snow ties (Blizzak WS-70) and experimented with different amounts of weight in the trunk, the result was the same: my girlfriend's Yaris outperformed the Genesis in snow, period. Here's hoping Subaru's experience in TC will shine for me in the coming months.
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