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Is 20 mpg good?

No.

22%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2320 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
20 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg20 mpg beats
SUVs1372323%
Trucks15217%
Sedans562616%
Minivans5220%
Hatchbacks8310%
Coupes262142%
Convertibles52220%

Cars rated 20 mpg

2026 cars rated 20 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck Regular Cab RWD20
2026 Toyota Tacoma4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed MT20
2026 GMC Sierra 1500Pro Regular Cab RWD20
2026 GMC Canyon2WD Crew Cab Elevation20
2026 Dodge DurangoGT RWD20
2026 Jeep Wrangler4 Door Willys 41 4WD20

Fuel cost at 20 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
20 mpg$1,920$160
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

20 mpg costs $250 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