DecodedCarsSubaru BRZ vs Toyota GR 86
2025 Subaru BRZ vs 2025 Toyota GR 86 — two minicompact cars compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Subaru BRZ is more fuel-efficient: 25 vs 24 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $100 a year less in fuel for the Subaru BRZ (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
Across all model years since 2005, the Toyota GR 86 has had fewer recall campaigns (2 vs 5).
The two cars
The 2025 Subaru BRZ is a minicompact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 168 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,815 lb.
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 is a minicompact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 168 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,818 lb.
Buying used? The 2023 BRZ and the 2024 GR 86 have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2018 BRZ and the 2022 GR 86.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Pros & cons of each
2025 Subaru BRZ
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 23% better than the average 2025 minicompact car (20.3 MPG).
- No recalls so far
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2025 Toyota GR 86
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 24 MPG combined — 18% better than the average 2025 minicompact car (20.3 MPG).
- No recalls so far
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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