Is 26 mpg good?
Yes.
63%
- 26 mpg beats 63% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 26 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 66% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 93% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 45% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 80% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 25% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 77% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 60% |
Cars rated 26 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | S 2.0 AWC 4WD | 26 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | ES AWD | 26 |
| 2026 Jeep Compass | 85th Anniversary 4x4 | 26 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2.5 S Select AWD | 26 |
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | SEL Premium AWD | 26 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S AWD | 26 |
Fuel cost at 26 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 26 mpg | $1,477 | $123 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
26 mpg saves $193 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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree