2025 Toyota GR 86: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 gets 22 to 24 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) at 24 mpg.
The EPA figures for 2025 are the same as for 2024; the safety records below are for 2025.
How the GR 86 ranks in its class
In the Minicompact Cars class for 2025, the GR 86 ranks 4th of 10 for combined mileage (24 mpg), 4th of 9 for yearly fuel cost ($3,200 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 5th of 10 for tailpipe CO2 (366 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 21.5 mpg, costs $3,500 a year and puts out 372.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 128 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 GR 86's best version, 18 other models get the same and 103 get less. The 2025 GR 86's cheapest version costs $3,200 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 161 cost less, 13 the same and 67 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 7 of 10)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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 | 2025 MINI Cooper | 2025 Cooper Convertible | 30 | $2,600 | 287 |
| 1 | 2025 MINI John Cooper Works | 2025 JCW Convertible | 30 | $2,600 | 296 |
| 3 | 2025 Subaru BRZ | 2025 BRZ (Automatic (S6)) | 25 | $3,100 | 362 |
| 4 | 2025 Toyota GR 86This car | 2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) | 24 | $3,200 | 366 |
| 5 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2025 AMG SL43 | 22 | $3,500 | 379 |
| 6 | 2025 Porsche 911 | 2025 911 Carrera | 21 | $3,700 | 424 |
| 7 | 2025 Bentley Continental | 2025 Continental GTC | 19 | - | 161 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 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.
2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)), 4-cyl 2.4 L: 21 mpg city, 30 highway, 24 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 GR 86 version is $3,200 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Minicompact Cars class for 2025, 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 $125 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the BRZ costs $625 less to fuel than the GR 86 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Subaru BRZ
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
- 2025 Porsche 911
The GR 86 against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the GR 86 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the GR 86 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru BRZ | 2025 BRZ (Automatic (S6)) | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 1 higher | $100 less a year | Compare |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2025 AMG SL43 | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 2 lower | $300 more a year | - |
| 2025 Porsche 911 | 2025 911 Carrera | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 3 lower | $500 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2025 Toyota GR 86
EPA test figures for 2025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-wheel | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,200 | 366 | cheapest |
| 2025 GR 86 (Manual 6-spd) | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-wheel | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,500 | 401 | +$300 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 GR 86; 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 2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) puts out 366 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 366 to 401.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)): fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the GR 86 gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 25 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 24 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 24 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 24 to 24 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | no change |
| 2025 GR 86 (Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Toyota GR 86 (as GR86). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2025 Toyota GR 86 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, 2025
4 complaints for the 2025 Toyota GR 86 are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
0 of the 4 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Toyota GR 86 (as GR86). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Toyota GR 86 on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Minicompact Cars for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The GR 86 itself is at 24 mpg.
Other Toyota models of 2025
More Toyota models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Toyota GR 86 gets the best mileage?
The 2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) with 24 mpg combined (21 city, 30 highway).
How much does a 2025 Toyota GR 86 cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 costs between $3,200 and $3,500 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) at $3,200; the dearest is the 2025 GR 86 (Manual 6-spd) at $3,500. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Toyota GR 86 rank among 2025 Minicompact Cars models?
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 is 4th of 10 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 MINI Cooper at 30 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21.5 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Subaru BRZ at 25 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at 22 mpg.
Did the GR 86 change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 24 to 24 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Toyota GR 86 do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2025 Toyota GR 86 on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Toyota GR 86?
4 complaints for the 2025 Toyota GR 86 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Toyota GR 86 have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Toyota GR 86 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 2025 Toyota GR 86: 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 2025 Toyota GR 86: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Toyota GR 86: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Toyota GR 86: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Toyota GR 86: 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.