# Subaru BRZ specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 22-25 - **Drive:** RWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Subaru BRZ is a minicompact car rated at 22-25 mpg combined. Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl. ## Every 2027 Subaru BRZ version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | BRZ | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | Automatic | 21/30 | 25 mpg | $3,300 | 362 g/mi | | BRZ | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | Manual | 20/27 | 22 mpg | $3,750 | 399 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Subaru BRZ specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 22-25 | | 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 22-25 | | 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 22-25 | | 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 22-25 | | 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 22-25 | | 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 22-25 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 23-27 | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 24-27 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 23-27 | | 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 24-27 | | 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 24-28 | | 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 24-28 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the BRZ changed over the years? - **2022:** added 2.4L 4-cyl; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 24-27 to 23-27. - **2019:** combined mpg went from 23-27 to 24-27. - **2018:** combined mpg went from 24-27 to 23-27. - **2017:** combined mpg went from 24-28 to 24-27. ## What does it cost to run a BRZ? The EPA puts the 2027 Subaru BRZ's fuel cost at **$3,300-$3,750 a year**, against about $3,321 for other current minicompact car: roughly 6% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $17,625 in fuel. ## BRZ vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mini Cooper](/vehicles/mini-cooper) | Gas | 30-32 mpg | $2,550-$2,750 | | [Mini John Cooper Works](/vehicles/mini-john-cooper-works) | Gas | 30 mpg | $2,750 | | [Toyota GR 86](/vehicles/toyota-gr-86) | Gas | 22-24 mpg | $3,400-$3,750 | | [Mercedes-Benz SL-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-sl-class) | Gas, Hybrid | 16-23 mpg | $3,550-$5,150 | | [Porsche 911](/vehicles/porsche-911) | Gas | 15-21 mpg | $3,900-$5,500 | | [Lexus LC](/vehicles/lexus-lc) | Gas | 18 mpg | $4,550 | Other current minicompact car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Subaru BRZ get? The 2027 Subaru BRZ is EPA-rated at 22-25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Subaru BRZ have? The 2027 Subaru BRZ comes with: 2.4L 4-cyl. It uses manual, automatic transmissions and is offered with RWD. ### Is there a hybrid Subaru BRZ? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the Subaru BRZ has no hybrid version. ### Which Subaru BRZ year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2016 Subaru BRZ has the highest combined rating, up to 28 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Subaru BRZ for a year? About $3,300-$3,750 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Subaru BRZ? The most efficient 2027 version, the BRZ, is rated 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Subaru BRZ emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 362-399 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Is the Subaru BRZ cheap to run compared with other minicompact cars? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,300-$3,750 compares with about $3,321 for other current minicompact car models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## All Subaru cars - [Subaru Impreza](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-impreza) - [Subaru WRX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-wrx) ## More Subaru models - [Subaru Ascent](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-ascent) - [Subaru Crosstrek](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-crosstrek) - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-forester) - [Subaru Outback](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-outback) - [Subaru Solterra](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-solterra) - [Subaru Legacy](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-legacy): discontinued ## Other minicompact cars - [Toyota GR 86](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-gr-86) - [Fiat 500e](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/fiat-500e) - [Lexus LC](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-lc) - [Mercedes-Benz SL-Class](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-sl-class) - [Mini Cooper](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mini-cooper) - [Mini John Cooper Works](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mini-john-cooper-works) - [Porsche 911](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-911) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-brz Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.