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Is 23 mpg good?

No.

43%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2323 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
23 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg23 mpg beats
SUVs1372341%
Trucks152173%
Sedans562629%
Minivans52280%
Hatchbacks83113%
Coupes262169%
Convertibles52260%

Cars rated 23 mpg

2026 cars rated 23 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Toyota TacomaSR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD23
2026 Ford RangerXL SuperCrew RWD23
2026 Hyundai Elantra NDCT23
2026 Hyundai Santa FeSE AWD23
2026 Nissan PathfinderS 2WD23
2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE FWD23

Fuel cost at 23 mpg

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

23 mpg costs the same as 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