Against 422 other 4-cyl cars rated 2023–2025, the GR86 trails their 26.5 mpg average by 2.5 mpg, about $151 a year.
Every Toyota GR86 engine, compared
The Toyota GR86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 / 30.5 | 2022–2025 | $1,567 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Subaru BRZ gets 25 mpg, next to 24 mpg for the 2025 GR86. The GR86 costs the most of them to run: $64 a year more than the Subaru BRZ.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2025) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2023–2025 | +$151 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,150 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2025 Toyota GR86 gives up 9 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 21 in the city, $549 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2025) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (43%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the GR86 changed over the years
The GR86 peaked in 2023 at 25 mpg (21 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2025 at 24 — 1 mpg apart, or $64 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2025 car does 24.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 / 30 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2024 | 21 / 30 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2023 | 21 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2022 | 21 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Toyota GR86 — 1 engine across 2022–2025. 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 $3,150. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2025 Toyota GR86 get?
24 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2022 the GR86 has averaged 24.5 mpg.
Is the 2025 GR86 more efficient than the 2024?
About the same: 24 against 24 mpg combined.
Which GR86 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023, at 25 mpg combined (21 city, 31 highway).
Does the GR86 get better gas mileage than the Subaru BRZ?
No: 24 mpg for the 2025 GR86 against 25 for the 2026 Subaru BRZ, about $64 a year more to run.
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