2019 Subaru BRZ
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 Subaru BRZ is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $3,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Minicompact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 24-27 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 27 / 24 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,950-$3,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 322-371 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 1-1 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 BRZ costs about $2,950 to $3,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,125. Over five years that is about $15,625 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this BRZ configuration spends about $3,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of minicompact cars in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The BRZ sits roughly 3 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| BRZ | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 BRZ records tailpipe CO₂ of 322-371 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 1-1 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as minicompact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.