Is 17 mpg good?
No.
7%
- 17 mpg beats 7% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 17 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 7% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 0% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 9% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 0% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 0% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 8% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 0% |
Cars rated 17 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Bronco | Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 17 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | Crew Cab ZR2 4WD | 17 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Crew Cab Custom Trail Boss 4WD | 17 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | SLT Crew Cab RWD | 17 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | SuperCrew Raptor 4WD | 17 |
| 2026 GMC Canyon | Crew Cab AT4X 4WD | 17 |
Fuel cost at 17 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 17 mpg | $2,259 | $188 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
17 mpg costs $589 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