Is 15 mpg good?
No.
3%
- 15 mpg beats 3% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 15 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 2% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 0% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 5% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 0% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 0% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 4% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 0% |
Cars rated 15 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Dodge Durango | R/T 392 AWD | 15 |
| 2026 RAM 1500 | Crew Cab RHO 4WD | 15 |
| 2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger | RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 15 |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 15 |
| 2026 Cadillac CT5 | V V-Series Blackwing RWD | 15 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Corvette | 2dr Z06 Cpe w/1LZ | 15 |
Fuel cost at 15 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 15 mpg | $2,560 | $213 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
15 mpg costs $890 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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree