Is 21 mpg good?
No.
26%
- 21 mpg beats 26% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 21 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 26% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 33% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 18% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 0% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 0% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 46% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 40% |
Cars rated 21 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | King Cab 4x2 S | 21 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 21 |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | XtraCab SR 4WD | 21 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | SuperCrew XL 4WD | 21 |
| 2026 Ford F-150 | XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box | 21 |
| 2026 Kia Carnival | LX FWD | 21 |
Fuel cost at 21 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 21 mpg | $1,829 | $152 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
21 mpg costs $159 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