Aston Martin DB11 vs Subaru BRZ
The Subaru BRZ is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 20 mpg for the Aston Martin DB11, a 8 mpg advantage and costs about $1,100 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Subaru BRZ leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2017–2023
Aston Martin DB11
Minicompact Cars · 13 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Aston Martin DB11 | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 20 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 18 mpg | 24 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 24 mpg | 33 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,800 | $2,700 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 431 g/mi | 321 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, 5.2, 4.0 | SIDI & PFI |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S8) | Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
| Years covered | 2017–2023 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 13 | 26 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
DB11 vs BRZ: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Aston Martin DB11 or the Subaru BRZ?
The Subaru BRZ is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 20 mpg for the Aston Martin DB11, a 8 mpg advantage and costs about $1,100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Subaru BRZ runs about $2,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,800 for the Aston Martin DB11 — a difference of roughly $1,100 per year.
What engines do the DB11 and BRZ offer?
Aston Martin DB11: SIDI, 5.2, 4.0. Subaru BRZ: SIDI & PFI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Aston Martin DB11 and the Subaru BRZ as Minicompact Cars, so they compete directly.
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