2016 Subaru BRZ MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Subaru BRZ.

The 2016 Subaru BRZ has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2016 Subaru BRZ Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Subaru BRZ Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Subaru BRZ Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Subaru BRZ is 26 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 24 21 29
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 28 24 33

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Subaru BRZ?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Subaru BRZ is $2,875.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Subaru BRZ to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,875 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $3,100 spend $4,000 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,650 spend $1,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Subaru BRZ Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Subaru BRZ will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 12
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Subaru BRZ Emit?

The 2016 Subaru BRZ will emit an average of about 5,130,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 175 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Subaru BRZ.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Subaru BRZ model options.

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Subaru BRZ Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,000
Fuel Cost $3,100
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Grams of CO2 5,445,000
Trees Needed to Offset 259
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Minicompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Subaru BRZ Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,750
Fuel Cost $2,650
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,815,000
Trees Needed to Offset 229
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Minicompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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