2026 Subaru BRZ: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Subaru BRZ gets 22 to 25 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)) at 25 mpg.
How the BRZ ranks in its class
In the Minicompact Cars class for 2026, the BRZ ranks 3rd of 10 for combined mileage (25 mpg), 3rd of 9 for yearly fuel cost ($3,100 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 4th of 10 for tailpipe CO2 (362 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 20 mpg, costs $3,700 a year and puts out 412 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 105 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 BRZ's best version, 8 other models get the same and 121 get less. The 2026 BRZ's cheapest version costs $3,100 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 136 cost less, 8 the same and 81 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 6 of 10)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 MINI Cooper | 2026 Cooper C Convertible | 30 | $2,600 | 287 |
| 1 | 2026 MINI John Cooper Works | 2026 JCW Convertible | 30 | $2,600 | 296 |
| 3 | 2026 Subaru BRZThis car | 2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)) | 25 | $3,100 | 362 |
| 4 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2026 AMG SL43 | 22 | $3,500 | 400 |
| 5 | 2026 Porsche 911 | 2026 911 Carrera | 21 | $3,700 | 424 |
| 6 | 2026 Bentley Continental | 2026 Continental GTC | 19 | - | 161 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)), 4-cyl 2.4 L: 21 mpg city, 30 highway, 25 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 BRZ version is $3,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Minicompact Cars class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The BRZ costs $410 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the BRZ costs $2,050 less to fuel than the SL-Class (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
- 2026 Porsche 911
- 2026 MINI Cooper
The BRZ against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the BRZ (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the BRZ | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2026 AMG SL43 | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 3 lower | $400 more a year | - |
| 2026 Porsche 911 | 2026 911 Carrera | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 4 lower | $600 more a year | - |
| 2026 MINI Cooper | 2026 Cooper C Convertible | 30 mpg | $2,600 | 5 higher | $500 less a year | - |
Every version of the 2026 Subaru BRZ
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)) | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-wheel | 21 | 30 | 25 | $3,100 | 362 | cheapest |
| 2026 BRZ (Manual 6-spd) | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-wheel | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,500 | 399 | +$400 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 BRZ; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)) puts out 362 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 362 to 399.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)): fuel economy score 5 (4 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (4 to 5 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the BRZ gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28 mpg | 2 | 3 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 27 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 27 mpg | 3 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 27 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 27 mpg | 3 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 25 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 25 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 25 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 25 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 25 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 25 to 25 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | no change |
| 2026 BRZ (Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Subaru BRZ (as BRZ). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2026 Subaru BRZ on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Subaru BRZ (as BRZ). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Subaru BRZ on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Subaru BRZ (as BRZ). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Subaru BRZ on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Subaru models of 2026
More Subaru models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Subaru BRZ gets the best mileage?
The 2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)) with 25 mpg combined (21 city, 30 highway).
How much does a 2026 Subaru BRZ cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Subaru BRZ costs between $3,100 and $3,500 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 BRZ (Automatic (S6)) at $3,100; the dearest is the 2026 BRZ (Manual 6-spd) at $3,500. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2026 Subaru BRZ rank among 2026 Minicompact Cars models?
The 2026 Subaru BRZ is 3rd of 10 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 MINI Cooper at 30 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 20 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 MINI John Cooper Works at 30 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at 22 mpg.
Did the BRZ change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 25 to 25 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Subaru BRZ do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2026 Subaru BRZ on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Subaru BRZ?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Subaru BRZ on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Subaru BRZ have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Subaru BRZ on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Subaru BRZ: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Subaru BRZ: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Subaru BRZ: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Subaru BRZ: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Subaru BRZ: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.