Nissan Z vs Toyota GR Supra

2026 Nissan Z vs 2026 Toyota GR Supra — two two seaterss compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Nissan Z

2026 Nissan Z

Two Seaters
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The short version

The Toyota GR Supra is more fuel-efficient: 27 vs 22 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $700 a year less in fuel for the Toyota GR Supra (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

Across all model years since 2005, the Toyota GR Supra has had fewer recall campaigns (1 vs 2).

The two cars

The 2026 Nissan Z is a two seaters offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), 18% better than the 2026 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.

The 2026 Toyota GR Supra is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 172 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,397 lb.

Buying used? The 2024 Z and the 2024 GR Supra have the fewest problems in our data.

Basics

Two Seaters
Class
Two Seaters
Premium Gasoline
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

22 MPG
Best combined MPG
27 MPG
19 city
City / highway MPG (best)
25 city
$3,750
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$3,050

Performance & space

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Length
172.4 in
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Width
72.8 in
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Height
50.8 in
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Curb weight (lightest)
3,397 lb

Safety & reliability

0
Recalls (2026)
0
2
Recalls, all years since 2005
1
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

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Buying used

Best used year
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Year to avoid
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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Nissan Z if…

It doesn't clearly beat the Toyota GR Supra on any measure we track.

Choose the Toyota GR Supra if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (27 vs 22 MPG)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Nissan Z

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 22 MPG combined — 18% better than the average 2026 two seaters (18.7 MPG).
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Toyota GR Supra

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 44% better than the average 2026 two seaters (18.7 MPG).
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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