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Is 22 mpg good?

No.

34%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2322 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
22 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg22 mpg beats
SUVs1372331%
Trucks152160%
Sedans562623%
Minivans52220%
Hatchbacks8310%
Coupes262165%
Convertibles52240%

Cars rated 22 mpg

2026 cars rated 22 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Toyota GR86Manual RWD22
2026 Subaru WRXAWD22
2026 Subaru BRZLimited Manual RWD22
2026 Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 4x222
2026 Toyota TacomaTRD PreRunner XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD22
2026 Volkswagen AtlasCross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD22

Fuel cost at 22 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
22 mpg$1,745$145
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

22 mpg costs $76 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