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Is 25 mpg good?

Yes.

58%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2325 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
25 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg25 mpg beats
SUVs1372361%
Trucks152187%
Sedans562645%
Minivans52280%
Hatchbacks83113%
Coupes262173%
Convertibles52260%

Cars rated 25 mpg

2026 cars rated 25 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossLE AWD25
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SportSEL 2.4 AWC 4WD25
2026 Hyundai Santa CruzSE Crew Cab FWD25
2026 Kia SeltosSX AWD25
2026 GMC TerrainElevation AWD25
2026 Volkswagen TiguanS 4MOTION AWD25

Fuel cost at 25 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
25 mpg$1,536$128
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

25 mpg saves $134 a year vs 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