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Is 29 mpg good?

Yes.

77%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2329 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
29 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg29 mpg beats
SUVs1372382%
Trucks152193%
Sedans562663%
Minivans52280%
Hatchbacks83138%
Coupes262185%
Convertibles52280%

Cars rated 29 mpg

2026 cars rated 29 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Kia SeltosLX FWD29
2026 Mazda MAZDA3Hatchback 2.5 S Auto FWD29
2026 Subaru ImprezaSport AWD29
2026 Subaru CrosstrekAWD29
2026 Kia K5GT-Line FWD29
2026 Hyundai SonataSEL Sport FWD29

Fuel cost at 29 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
29 mpg$1,324$110
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

29 mpg saves $345 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