The 2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0L 6-cyl gets 26 MPG combined. However, this car is about more than just that number; it’s really about performance. Supra buyers care more about how fast it accelerates and how well it corners than saving every last drop of fuel. While fuel costs matter, they are secondary to the excitement this sports car provides.

City and highway performance

The Supra’s EPA ratings are 24 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. The city figure is a better reflection of its real-world MPG if you’re often in stop-and-go traffic or accelerating quickly. You can achieve the 31 MPG highway rating, but it requires a careful right foot and steady cruising speed. Using cruise control on long highway trips can help you get the best MPG.

Annual fuel cost

The EPA estimates the annual fuel cost for the 2020 Toyota GR Supra at $2,250. This is based on driving 15,000 miles per year with a mix of city and highway driving, using national average fuel prices. Fuel prices change by location. Also, driving hard will significantly reduce your MPG, increasing fuel costs. The $2,250 figure is a baseline and might be exceeded by drivers who often push the Supra.

Real-world expectations

Keep in mind your actual MPG will vary, even though the EPA provides a standard test. Driving style, traffic, and even tire pressure all affect fuel consumption. If you often use the Supra’s Sport mode, expect less MPG, because that mode sharpens the throttle and holds gears longer. Using launch control often will also increase your fuel costs. On the other hand, gentle acceleration and predicting traffic can help you get closer to the EPA estimates. The car is performance-oriented, which encourages faster driving, which will lower fuel economy. For more information, check out GR MPG across all years for more perspective.

How it compares

The BMW Z4 M40i, which shares its engine and platform, is rated at 25 MPG combined. This is close to the Supra, showing the powertrain’s efficiency. The Porsche 718 Cayman S, with its 2.5L turbocharged engine, gets 22 MPG combined. A Nissan Z, with its 3.0L twin-turbo V6, earns a 22 MPG combined rating. These differences can add up, but for Supra buyers, how the car drives and how much it costs matters more than small MPG differences.

Tips to maximize efficiency

Avoid Sport mode unless you are looking for all-out performance. Its quicker throttle and shift points will use more fuel. The Supra’s normal mode offers a balance of performance and fuel for everyday driving.

Keep your tires inflated. Low tires raise rolling resistance, which hurts fuel economy. Check your tire pressure often and inflate to the recommended levels on the sticker inside the driver’s side door.

Predict traffic and avoid accelerating or braking hard. Smooth driving helps save gas. Looking ahead helps you plan and reduce unnecessary fuel.

Don’t idle. Idling wastes fuel. If you’re stopped for more than a minute, turn off the engine because the Supra restarts quickly.

Consider weight. Remove unneeded items from the trunk and passenger area to cut weight. Less weight means the car will use less fuel. See all Toyota fuel economy data to see how different engines affect fuel economy.