Is 12 mpg good?
No.
0%
- 12 mpg beats 0% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 12 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 0% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 0% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 0% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 0% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 0% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 0% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 0% |
Cars rated near 12 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Mustang | Dark Horse SC RWD | 12 |
| 2026 Ford F-150 | SuperCrew Cab Raptor R 4WD | 12 |
| 2026 Ferrari Purosangue | Base Style 4WD | 12 |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | SRT Hellcat AWD | 13 |
| 2026 Cadillac Escalade | AWD 4dr Escalade-V | 13 |
| 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV | AWD 4dr Escalade-V | 13 |
Fuel cost at 12 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 12 mpg | $3,200 | $267 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
12 mpg costs $1,530 more a year than the median car.
Other mpg ratings
What this cannot tell you
EPA combined ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
One trim per model. Plug-ins and EVs not counted.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree