DecodedCarsSubaru BRZ vs Toyota GR Supra
2026 Subaru BRZ vs 2026 Toyota GR Supra — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Toyota GR Supra is more fuel-efficient: 27 vs 25 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $250 a year less in fuel for the Toyota GR Supra (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Toyota GR Supra is the bigger car, about 5 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Toyota GR Supra has had fewer recall campaigns (1 vs 5).
The two cars
The 2026 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 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 2023 BRZ and the 2024 GR Supra have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2018 BRZ.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Subaru BRZ if…
- You want something easier to park (5 in shorter)
Choose the Toyota GR Supra if…
- You want lower fuel bills (27 vs 25 MPG)
- You want more room (5 in longer)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Subaru BRZ
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 23% better than the average 2026 minicompact car (20.3 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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