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2017-2020 Toyota 86 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 24–27 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.
2017-2020 Toyota 86 at a glance
The 2017-2020 Toyota 86 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 24–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,980 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD (27 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019 and 2020; 2018 repeat the values of the year before.
2017-2020 Toyota 86 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 24–27 MPG | $2,980–$3,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 24–27 MPG | $2,980–$3,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 24–27 MPG | $2,980–$3,390 | Same EPA ratings as 2017 |
| 2017 | Gas | 24–27 MPG | $2,980–$3,390 | First year |
What the 2020 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,980 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.97
Per 100 miles
$19.87
Five years
$14,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$250less 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 Toyota 86 MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,980.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
| 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,390 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Toyota 86 MPG
24–27 MPG · $2,980–$3,380/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,980.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
| 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,380 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Toyota 86 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2017
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2018 Toyota 86 as for the 2017 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2017 section above.See 2017
2017 Toyota 86 MPG
24–27 MPG · $2,980–$3,390/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
| 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,390 |
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 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD: $3,550 in California and $2,580 in Texas, a $970 difference.
- California $3,550
- Washington $3,340
- New York $2,940
- Florida $2,720
- Texas $2,580
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small car models.
Generations
- 2017-2020 (ZN6)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2017-2020 Toyota 86 get?
EPA rates the 2017-2020 Toyota 86 at 24–27 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 27 MPG (24 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2020 Toyota 86?
Every model year of the 2017-2020 Toyota 86 tops out at 27 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2020 Toyota 86?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019 and 2020. In 2018 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Toyota 86 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,980 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,980–$3,390 a year. That is a $410 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Toyota 86 100 miles?
About $19.87 per 100 miles for the 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.87 and $22.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Toyota 86 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD is rated 24 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2020 Toyota 86 compare with other small car configurations?
The 86 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,980 a year to fuel, $250 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 Toyota 86 different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,980. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2020 against 2 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Toyota 86 for that year.