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Is 44 mpg good?

Yes.

98%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2344 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
44 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg44 mpg beats
SUVs13723100%
Trucks1521100%
Sedans562695%
Minivans522100%
Hatchbacks83188%
Coupes262196%
Convertibles522100%

Cars rated 44 mpg

2026 cars rated 44 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Toyota CorollaHybrid SE AWD44
2026 Honda AccordHybrid Sport FWD44
2026 Honda PreludeFWD44
2026 Lexus ES HybridES 500e Premium AWD44
2026 Lexus ES EVES 350h Premium AWD44
2026 Toyota Corolla HatchbackCorolla Hybrid SE AWD44

Fuel cost at 44 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
44 mpg$873$73
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

44 mpg saves $797 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