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2013-2020 Subaru BRZ MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 23–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2020 Subaru BRZ at a glance
The 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ covers 8 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 23–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD (27 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; 2014, 2015 and 2016 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
2013-2020 Subaru BRZ by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,920–$3,500 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 24–27 MPG | $2,920–$3,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,920–$3,500 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 24–27 MPG | $2,920–$3,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 24–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,300 | Same EPA ratings as 2015 |
| 2015 | Gas | 24–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,300 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 24–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,300 | Same EPA ratings as 2013 |
| 2013 | Gas | 24–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,300 | First year |
What the 2020 BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$243
$2,920 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.87
Per 100 miles
$19.47
Five years
$14,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$310less a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Subaru BRZ MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,920 |
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,380 |
| tS | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,500 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Subaru BRZ MPG
24–27 MPG · $2,920–$3,370/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,920 |
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,370 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Subaru BRZ MPG
23–27 MPG · $2,920–$3,500/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,920 |
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| tS | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,500 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Subaru BRZ MPG
24–27 MPG · $2,920–$3,330/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,910 to $2,920, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,920 |
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,330 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Subaru BRZ MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Subaru BRZ as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Subaru BRZ MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Subaru BRZ as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Subaru BRZ MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2013
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Subaru BRZ as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
2013 Subaru BRZ MPG
24–28 MPG · $2,910–$3,300/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,910 |
| BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,300 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD: $3,490 in California and $2,540 in Texas, a $950 difference.
- California $3,490
- Washington $3,280
- New York $2,890
- Florida $2,670
- Texas $2,540
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small car models.
Generations
- 2013-2020 (ZN6)
- 2022-2027* (ZN8)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ get?
EPA rates the 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ at 23–28 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 28 MPG (24 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ?
The BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2014, 2015 and 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Subaru BRZ per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,920 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,920–$3,500 a year. That is a $580 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Subaru BRZ 100 miles?
About $19.47 per 100 miles for the BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.47 and $23.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Subaru BRZ more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD is rated 24 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2020 Subaru BRZ compare with other small car configurations?
The BRZ 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,920 a year to fuel, $310 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 314 rated small car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Subaru BRZ different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2020 against 2 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Subaru BRZ for that year.