Is 45 mpg good?
Yes.
98%
- 45 mpg beats 98% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 45 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 100% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 100% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 95% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 100% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 88% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 100% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 100% |
Cars rated near 45 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | Hybrid SE AWD | 44 |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | SE FWD | 46 |
| 2026 Honda Accord | Hybrid Sport FWD | 44 |
| 2026 Honda Prelude | FWD | 44 |
| 2026 Lexus ES Hybrid | ES 350e Premium FWD | 46 |
| 2026 Lexus ES EV | ES 350h Premium FWD | 46 |
Fuel cost at 45 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 45 mpg | $853 | $71 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
45 mpg saves $816 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