Is 28 mpg good?
Yes.
73%
- 28 mpg beats 73% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 28 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 77% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 93% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 55% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 80% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 38% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 85% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 60% |
Cars rated 28 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda HR-V | LX FWD | 28 |
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | SE AWD | 28 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Taos | S 4MOTION AWD | 28 |
| 2026 Kia K4 | GT-Line Turbo Sedan FWD | 28 |
| 2026 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 28 |
| 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback | GT-Line Turbo FWD | 28 |
Fuel cost at 28 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 28 mpg | $1,371 | $114 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
28 mpg saves $298 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