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Is 13 mpg good?

No.

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2313 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
13 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg13 mpg beats
SUVs137231%
Trucks15210%
Sedans56260%
Minivans5220%
Hatchbacks8310%
Coupes26210%
Convertibles5220%

Cars rated near 13 mpg

2026 cars rated near 13 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Dodge DurangoSRT Hellcat AWD13
2026 Cadillac EscaladeAWD 4dr Escalade-V13
2026 Cadillac Escalade ESVAWD 4dr Escalade-V13
2026 Jeep Wrangler4 Door Willys 392 4WD14
2026 Ford MustangDark Horse SC RWD12
2026 Ford F-150SuperCrew Cab Raptor R 4WD12

Fuel cost at 13 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
13 mpg$2,954$246
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

13 mpg costs $1,284 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.

How values are checked