Is 31 mpg good?

Yes.

86%

Miles a yearGas, $ a gallon

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.

31 mpg by class, 2026
Class	Models	Median mpg	31 mpg beats
SUVs	137	23	92%
Trucks	15	21	93%
Sedans	56	26	71%
Minivans	5	22	80%
Hatchbacks	8	31	50%
Coupes	26	21	92%
Convertibles	5	22	100%

Cars rated 31 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
Rating	Per year	Per month
31 mpg	$1,239	$103
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg	$1,670	$139

31 mpg saves $431 a year vs the median car.

EPA combined ratings. Your own mpg will differ.

One trim per model. Plug-ins and EVs not counted.