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Best Manual-Transmission Cars in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Direct answer

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best manual-transmission car, with a 6-speed manual standard, 29 mpg combined and a Sport price from $30,730. The Toyota GR86 ($31,500) is #2 and the Honda Civic Type R ($47,395) is #3.

At a glance

#PickEPA combined mpg (manual)Best for
12026 Mazda MX-5 Miata29 mpg (26 city / 34 highway)The purest affordable stick shift
22027 Toyota GR8622 mpg (20 city / 26 highway)A rear-drive coupe with back seats
32026 Honda Civic Type R24 mpg (22 city / 28 highway)A four-door-practical hot hatch
42027 Subaru BRZ22 mpg (20 city / 27 highway)Rear-drive fun with a Subaru warranty network
5Ford Mustang GT18 mpg (15 city / 23 highway)V8 sound and a manual for daily use
62026 Toyota GR Corolla24 mpg (21 city / 28 highway)All-wheel-drive grip with a manual
72026 Acura Integra30 mpg (26 city / 36 highway)Premium liftback with the best mpg here
8BMW M219 mpg (16 city / 23 highway)A rear-drive luxury coupe with a manual
9Jeep Wrangler19 mpg (16 city / 22 highway)Off-roading with a stick
102026 Porsche 911 GT315 mpg (13 city / 18 highway)The ultimate manual track car

Pick by what you want

Best overall
2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Best for a back seat
2027 Toyota GR86
Best hot hatch
2026 Honda Civic Type R
Best fuel economy
2026 Acura Integra
Best off-roader
Jeep Wrangler

The ranking

1

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Answrs VerdictThe best manual for the money.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 29 mpg (26 city / 34 highway)Model year: 2026Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 2.0 L 4-cylinderStarting price: Sport starts at $30,730Manual: SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual standard

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata comes with a standard SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual, a 2.0 L 4-cylinder and 29 mpg combined; the Sport starts at $30,730.

Go ifThe purest affordable stick shift
Skip ifYou need a back seat or a roof you never lower
Why #1 over #2: Its $30,730 Sport price and 29 mpg beat the GR86’s $31,500 and 22 mpg.
2

2027 Toyota GR86

2027 Toyota GR86
Answrs VerdictThe easy-to-live-with sports coupe.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 22 mpg (20 city / 26 highway)Model year: 2027Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 2.4 L 4-cylinderStarting price: GR86 base MSRP $31,5000-60 mph: 6.1 seconds with the manual

The 2027 Toyota GR86 pairs a 2.4 L 4-cylinder with a 6-speed manual, 22 mpg combined and 6.1 seconds to 60 mph; the base MSRP is $31,500.

Go ifA rear-drive coupe with back seats
Skip ifYou want fuel economy
Why #2 over #3: Its $31,500 price is well under the BRZ’s $36,140.
3

2026 Honda Civic Type R

2026 Honda Civic Type R
Answrs VerdictThe manual hot hatch benchmark.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 24 mpg (22 city / 28 highway)Model year: 2026Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinderStarting price: Starting MSRP $47,395Manual: 6-speed manual with rev-match control

The 2026 Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0 L turbo 4-cylinder, a 6-speed manual with rev-match control and 24 mpg combined, from $47,395.

Go ifA four-door-practical hot hatch
Skip ifYou want rear-wheel drive
Why #3 over #4: Its 24 mpg beats the Mustang GT’s 18 mpg in a practical hatchback.
4

2027 Subaru BRZ

2027 Subaru BRZ
Answrs VerdictThe GR86 twin with its own tuning.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 22 mpg (20 city / 27 highway)Model year: 2027Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 2.4 L 4-cylinderStarting price: MSRP $36,140

The 2027 Subaru BRZ uses a 2.4 L 4-cylinder with a 6-speed manual and is rated 22 mpg combined; Subaru lists $36,140.

Go ifRear-drive fun with a Subaru warranty network
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #4 over #5: Its 22 mpg beats the M2’s 19 mpg.
5

Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GT
Answrs VerdictThe only V8 manual in the price range.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 18 mpg (15 city / 23 highway)Model year: 2026Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 5.0 L V8Price: Not published

The 2026 Ford Mustang GT pairs a 5.0 L V8 with a 6-speed manual and is rated 18 mpg combined.

Go ifV8 sound and a manual for daily use
Skip ifYou care about fuel economy
Why #5 over #6: Its V8 manual gives you more engine than the GR Corolla’s 1.6 L 3-cylinder.
6

2026 Toyota GR Corolla

2026 Toyota GR Corolla
Answrs VerdictThe rally-bred hatchback.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 24 mpg (21 city / 28 highway)Model year: 2026Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 1.6 L turbocharged 3-cylinder, all-wheel driveStarting price: Starting MSRP $40,520

The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla has a 1.6 L turbocharged 3-cylinder, all-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual, rated 24 mpg combined, from $40,520.

Go ifAll-wheel-drive grip with a manual
Skip ifYou want a sedan or coupe body
Why #6 over #7: Its all-wheel drive and 24 mpg beat the Wrangler’s 19 mpg for a daily driver.
7

2026 Acura Integra

2026 Acura Integra
Answrs VerdictThe efficient luxury manual.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 30 mpg (26 city / 36 highway)Model year: 2026Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 1.5 L turbocharged 4-cylinder (A-Spec)Price: Not publishedManual: Available 6-speed manual with rev-match control

The 2026 Acura Integra with the A-Spec 1.5 L turbo and 6-speed manual is rated 30 mpg combined.

Go ifPremium liftback with the best mpg here
Skip ifYou want rear-wheel drive
Why #7 over #8: Its 30 mpg is the best on the list, ahead of the M2’s 19 mpg.
8

BMW M2

BMW M2
Answrs VerdictThe premium manual coupe.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 19 mpg (16 city / 23 highway)Model year: 2027Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 3.0 L turbocharged 6-cylinderPrice: Not published

The 2027 BMW M2 pairs a 3.0 L turbocharged 6-cylinder with a 6-speed manual and is rated 19 mpg combined.

Go ifA rear-drive luxury coupe with a manual
Skip ifYou want a low price
Why #8 over #9: Its rear-drive 6-cylinder manual coupe suits road driving better than the 19 mpg Wrangler.
9

Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler
Answrs VerdictThe only off-roader on the list.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 19 mpg (16 city / 22 highway)Model year: 2026Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 3.6 L V6, 4-wheel drive (4-door)Starting price: Wrangler starts at $36,035 (manual availability varies by trim)

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD has a 3.6 L V6 with a 6-speed manual and is rated 19 mpg combined; the Wrangler starts at $36,035, with manual availability varying by trim.

Go ifOff-roading with a stick
Skip ifYou want sharp road handling
Why #9 over #10: Its 4-wheel drive and $36,035 price suit everyday use better than the GT3’s 15 mpg.
10

2026 Porsche 911 GT3

2026 Porsche 911 GT3
Answrs VerdictThe no-compromise manual.
EPA combined mpg (manual): 15 mpg (13 city / 18 highway)Model year: 2026Transmission: 6-speed manualEngine: 4.0 L flat-6Price: Not published

The 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 pairs a 4.0 L flat-6 with a 6-speed manual and is rated 15 mpg combined by the EPA.

Go ifThe ultimate manual track car
Skip ifYou have a normal budget

How we ranked these

We kept only cars the EPA lists with a manual transmission for the 2026 or 2027 model year, then ranked them on published price, fuel economy and variety of body style. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best manual-transmission car in 2027?

The Mazda MX-5 Miata: a 6-speed manual is standard, it is rated 29 mpg combined by the EPA, and the Sport starts at $30,730.

What is the cheapest new car with a manual transmission here?

Of the picks with a published price, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport at $30,730, then the Toyota GR86 at $31,500.

Which manual car on this list gets the best fuel economy?

The Acura Integra A-Spec with the manual, at 30 mpg combined; the Mazda MX-5 Miata is next at 29 mpg.

Can you still buy a manual SUV or truck-style off-roader?

Yes. The Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD is listed by the EPA with a 6-speed manual; the Wrangler starts at $36,035, and manual availability varies by trim.

EPA combined fuel economy, manual version at a glance

2026 Porsche 911 GT315 mpg
Ford Mustang GT18 mpg
BMW M219 mpg
Jeep Wrangler19 mpg
2027 Toyota GR8622 mpg
2027 Subaru BRZ22 mpg
2026 Honda Civic Type R24 mpg
2026 Toyota GR Corolla24 mpg
2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata29 mpg
2026 Acura Integra30 mpg
EPA combined fuel economy, manual version, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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