Is 42 mpg good?
Yes.
97%
- 42 mpg beats 97% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 42 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 99% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 100% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 95% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 100% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 88% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 96% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 100% |
Cars rated near 42 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 42 |
| 2026 Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 42 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE AWD | 42 |
| 2026 Lexus UX Hybrid | 300h AWD | 42 |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | XSE AWD | 43 |
| 2026 Toyota Crown | XLE AWD | 41 |
Fuel cost at 42 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 42 mpg | $914 | $76 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
42 mpg saves $755 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