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Subaru · model year 2027
2027 Subaru BRZ
Minicompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minicompact Cars
Where it places
Against gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
The CarCody take
The 2027 Subaru BRZ is a gasoline minicompact car with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, split between 20 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,750, while tailpipe emissions are 399 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive gives the BRZ a distinct drivetrain layout.
- Six-speed manual transmission.
- 27 MPG highway rating exceeds its 20 MPG city rating.
- Compact minicompact-car body.
Watch for
- 22 MPG combined means substantial gasoline use.
- EPA annual fuel cost is $3,750.
- 399 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2.
Who it suits. Drivers who want a small rear-wheel-drive manual car Buyers comfortable with a $3,750 EPA annual fuel estimate Mostly highway drivers who can use the 27 MPG rating
The 2027 Subaru BRZ makes sense for a buyer seeking a small rear-drive car with a manual transmission. Its 22 MPG combined rating is the number to plan around, with city mileage falling to 20 MPG and highway mileage reaching 27 MPG. The EPA's annual fuel estimate is $3,750. If those running costs fit your budget, the BRZ's simple gasoline, four-cylinder setup matches its compact format. If fuel spending is your first filter, start with cars carrying higher EPA MPG figures.
What it is
The 2027 Subaru BRZ is a minicompact car from Subaru. It uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual transmission.
Its defining EPA number is 22 MPG combined. That combines 20 MPG in city driving with 27 MPG on the highway.
The numbers
The BRZ's 20 MPG city rating reflects stop-and-go driving. Its 27 MPG highway rating is 7 MPG higher, so steady-speed trips use less fuel than urban runs.
Tailpipe emissions are rated at 399 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates annual gasoline spending at $3,750. Your actual bill will change with fuel prices and how much you drive, but this figure gives the BRZ a clear yearly fuel-cost benchmark.
How it compares
Within its EPA minicompact-car class, the BRZ's useful comparison points are its 22 MPG combined result and its 20-to-27 MPG city-highway spread. The rear-drive layout and manual transmission also distinguish its setup from cars using other drivetrains or gearboxes.
Who it suits
The BRZ suits a driver who wants a small car with rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, and a gasoline engine. It also fits someone who can accept the fuel use represented by 22 MPG combined.
Trade-offs
The highway rating is stronger than the city rating, but neither is especially economical compared with a car built around higher MPG. The manual transmission and rear-wheel drive define the driving layout, while the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine keeps the powertrain straightforward.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Subaru BRZ if a minicompact body, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual matter more to you than minimizing gasoline use. Budget around $3,750 a year under the EPA estimate, and expect city trips to return 20 MPG versus 27 MPG on the highway. Its 399 grams per mile of tailpipe carbon dioxide is another cost of this layout.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,750
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 399 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Minicompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Subaru BRZ's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does the BRZ get?
It is rated at 20 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
How much does the BRZ cost in fuel each year?
The EPA annual gasoline-cost estimate is $3,750.
What engine and transmission does it use?
The BRZ has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a six-speed manual transmission.
Is the 2027 BRZ front-wheel drive?
No. It uses rear-wheel drive.
What is the BRZ's EPA vehicle class?
It is classified as a minicompact car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The rating is 399 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
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