Subaru BRZ
23.5 MPG The 2026 Subaru BRZ is EPA-rated at 23.5 MPG combined (20.5 city / 28.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 638 gallons, $2043 a year in fuel, or $0.136 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2013–2026 run it averages 24.9 MPG, falling by 2.5 MPG over 13 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.106 | $1064 | $1596 | $2128 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.128 | $1277 | $1915 | $2553 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.136 | $1362 | $2043 | $2723 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.149 | $1489 | $2234 | $2979 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.170 | $1702 | $2553 | $3404 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.191 | $1915 | $2872 | $3830 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.213 | $2128 | $3191 | $4255 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23.5 MPG | 20.5 | 28.5 | $3300 | 381 | 2 |
| 2025 | 23.5 MPG | 20.5 | 28.5 | $3300 | 380 | 2 |
| 2024 | 23.5 MPG | 20.5 | 28.5 | $3300 | 380 | 2 |
| 2023 | 23.5 MPG | 20.5 | 28.5 | $3300 | 380 | 2 |
| 2022 | 23.5 MPG | 20.5 | 28.5 | $3300 | 380 | 2 |
| 2020 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 31 | $3025 | 347 | 2 |
| 2019 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 31 | $3025 | 347 | 2 |
| 2018 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 31 | $3025 | 346 | 2 |
| 2017 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 31 | $3025 | 345 | 2 |
| 2016 | 26 MPG | 22.5 | 31 | $2975 | 342 | 2 |
| 2015 | 26 MPG | 22.5 | 31 | $2975 | 342 | 2 |
| 2014 | 26 MPG | 22.5 | 31 | $2975 | 342 | 2 |
| 2013 | 26 MPG | 22.5 | 31 | $2975 | 342 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 68 minicompact cars models tracked here, the Subaru BRZ ranks 13 on current figures, against a class average of 22.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi TT Coupe (25), MINI John Cooper Works Convertible (28), Fiat 500 (28.5), Fiat 500 Abarth (28.5), Toyota Paseo (28.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 381 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Subaru BRZ get?
The 2026 Subaru BRZ is rated at 23.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 20.5 city and 28.5 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 24.9 MPG, ranging from 22 to 28 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Subaru BRZ cost in fuel per year?
At 23.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 638 gallons — roughly $2043 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.136 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $3300.
Has the Subaru BRZ become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 26 MPG in 2013 to 23.5 in 2026. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Subaru BRZ efficient for its class?
It ranks 13 of 68 in the Minicompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 22.5 MPG. That is 1.0 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.