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Is 27 mpg good?

Yes.

68%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2327 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
27 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg27 mpg beats
SUVs1372372%
Trucks152193%
Sedans562652%
Minivans52280%
Hatchbacks83125%
Coupes262181%
Convertibles52260%

Cars rated 27 mpg

2026 cars rated 27 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Chevrolet TrailblazerLS AWD27
2026 Mazda CX-302.5 S AWD27
2026 Honda HR-VLX AWD27
2026 Hyundai KonaSEL Sport AWD27
2026 Buick Encore GXPreferred AWD27
2026 Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD27

Fuel cost at 27 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
27 mpg$1,422$119
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

27 mpg saves $247 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