Petrol · 2012–2027

Subaru BRZ

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Subaru BRZ. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 9.5 L/100km, about $3,072 a year in New Zealand.

Subaru BRZ in blue
Fuel use
9.5 L/100km
2026 official
A year's petrol
$3,072
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
526 km
50 L tank
Seats
4

What a BRZ costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$27.93 per 100 km$3,072
Australia$2.41/L petrol$22.93 per 100 km$2,546
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£26.66 per 100 miles£1,866
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.58 per 100 miles$2,374

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

ZD8 (2nd generation), 2021–2027

Specs for the 2.4 manual; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
ZD8 (2nd generation)
Built
2021-2027
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Wheelbase
2,575 mm
Kerb weight
1,290 kg
Boot
237 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder boxer petrol
Engine size
2,387 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
174 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual
0–100 km/h
6.8 s

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

ZC6 (1st generation), 2012–2020

Specs for the 2.0 manual; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
ZC6 (1st generation)
Built
2012-2020
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,240 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,285 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Kerb weight
1,260 kg
Boot
243 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder boxer petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
147 kW
Torque
205 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual
0–100 km/h
7.6 s

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2026Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2025Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2024Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2023Petrol8.4 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2022Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2021Petrol8.4 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2020Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2019Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2018Petrol8.2 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2017Petrol8.2 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2016Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2015Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2014Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg30 mpg—
2013Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2012Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—

Subaru BRZ questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Subaru BRZ?

The 2026 Subaru BRZ uses 9.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Subaru BRZ cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $3,072 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Subaru BRZ go on a full tank?

About 526 km from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Subaru BRZ's boot?

237 L, for the 2.4 manual.

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