Toyota GT86 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Toyota's lightweight sports coupe, delivering engaging rear-wheel drive handling with a naturally aspirated Boxer engine.
TL;DR
30 MPG
Real-world petrol
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
20.7p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Toyota GT86 achieves an estimated 30 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
30
Real-world MPG
Petrol
36.2
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1036 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1534 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2073 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3109 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4146 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 |
| Cost per mile | 20.7p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the GT86 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your GT86
Avoid high revs during daily commutes; the engine revs freely but consumes more fuel.
Maintain a smooth throttle curve and avoid aggressive acceleration.
Check tyre pressures regularly to prevent rolling resistance from lowering your MPG.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Toyota GT86 achieving ~30 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.62
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.38
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 19 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Toyota GT86?
The Toyota GT86 achieves approximately 30 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 36.2 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Toyota GT86?
The Toyota GT86 has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Toyota GT86?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Toyota GT86 costs approximately £1534 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2073. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Toyota GT86?
In a Toyota GT86 doing ~30 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.38 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 19 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Toyota GT86 cost per mile in fuel?
The Toyota GT86 costs approximately 20.7p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £6.21 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Toyota GT86?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Toyota GT86 is 36.2 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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