The 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited and 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec represent two different approaches to rear-drive four-cylinder sports coupes. The Subaru BRZ offers a lighter weight package and high-revving naturally aspirated mill, while the Hyundai Genesis Coupe offers forced-induction to atone for its higher curb weight. Both cars are equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. Because you can order the BRZ Limited and Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec at around $28,000, which rear-drive four-cylinder coupe would you choose

The BRZ is an all-new model that mates a 200-hp 2.0-liter flat-four with a light-weight chassis, while the refreshed Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec makes up for its significant weight disadvantage with a 274-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four cylinder. The turbocharged engine also has a 124 lb-ft of torque advantage. In our testing, the more powerful Genesis Coupe was quicker to 60 mph (5.7 seconds) and within the quarter-mile (14.2 seconds at 98.4 mph) than the lighter BRZ (6.4 seconds, 14.9 seconds at 95.5 mph, respectively).

The handling differences became more apparent during our $28K High-Performance Two-Door Comparison, where the BRZ proved to be the clear favorite among drivers for its balanced and communicative chassis. In any case, the more powerful Genesis Coupe beat the BRZ across the 1.8-mile road course at Willow Springs by just 1.2 seconds.

The BRZ Limited starts at $28,265 (incorporates a navigation system, leather/Alcantara seats, rear spoiler), while the Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec starts at $27,395 (19-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, red cloth seats with red leather bolsters). While pricing for both models approaches that of well-equipped V-6 powered domestic coupes, few consumers tend to cross shop those models. Motor Trend forum member Fallen79 may soon be facing the dilemma of selecting between the Subaru BRZ and Hyundai Genesis Coupe and asked other forum members for opinions. Which rear-drive four-cylinder sport coupe would you select Let us know what you suspect below. And thanks again to Fallen79 for uplifting today’s Thread of the Day.