Is 18 mpg good?
No.
11%
- 18 mpg beats 11% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 18 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 13% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 0% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 9% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 0% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 0% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 12% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 0% |
Cars rated 18 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X w/R Package | 18 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | Regular Cab Pro 4WD | 18 |
| 2026 Ford Mustang | GT RWD | 18 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | XL SSV 4WD | 18 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | LTZ Crew Cab RWD | 18 |
| 2026 Nissan Armada | 4x2 SV | 18 |
Fuel cost at 18 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 18 mpg | $2,133 | $178 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
18 mpg costs $464 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