Against 529 other 4-cyl cars rated 2018–2020, the 86 sits right on their 27.1 mpg average.
Every Toyota 86 engine, compared
The Toyota 86 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 32 | 2017–2020 | $1,422 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mini Cooper gets 28.7 mpg, next to 27 mpg for the 2020 86. The 86 costs the most of them to run: $84 a year more than the Mini Cooper.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,422 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,110 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2018–2020 | +$5 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Toyota 86 gives up 8 mpg in town: 32 on the highway against 24 in the city, $400 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 86 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the 86 was rated in, all of them at 27 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2019 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2018 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2017 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Toyota 86 — 1 engine across 2017–2020. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2020 Toyota 86 get?
27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2017 the 86 has averaged 27 mpg.
Is the 2020 86 more efficient than the 2019?
About the same: 27 against 27 mpg combined.
Does the 86 get better gas mileage than the Mini Cooper?
No: 27 mpg for the 2020 86 against 28.7 for the 2021 Mini Cooper, about $84 a year more to run.
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