Is 16 mpg good?
No.
4%
- 16 mpg beats 4% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 16 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 4% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 0% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 7% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 0% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 0% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 4% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 0% |
Cars rated 16 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Dodge Durango | GT HEMI Plus America 250 Edition AWD | 16 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | Crew Cab SLT 4WD | 16 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | LS 4WD | 16 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Suburban | LS 4WD | 16 |
| 2026 Nissan Armada | PRO-4X 4WD | 16 |
| 2026 GMC Yukon XL | Elevation 4WD | 16 |
Fuel cost at 16 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mpg | $2,400 | $200 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
16 mpg costs $730 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