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Is 35 mpg good?

Yes.

93%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2335 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
35 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg35 mpg beats
SUVs1372396%
Trucks152193%
Sedans562686%
Minivans52280%
Hatchbacks83188%
Coupes262196%
Convertibles522100%

Cars rated 35 mpg

2026 cars rated 35 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Hyundai ElantraSE FWD35
2026 Toyota CorollaLE FWD35
2026 Toyota GRMN CorollaLE CVT35
2026 Toyota Corolla HatchbackSE FWD35
2026 Kia SportageHybrid S AWD35
2026 Subaru ForesterHybrid Premium AWD35

Fuel cost at 35 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
35 mpg$1,097$91
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

35 mpg saves $572 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