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Is 46 mpg good?

Yes.

98%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2346 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
46 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg46 mpg beats
SUVs13723100%
Trucks1521100%
Sedans562695%
Minivans522100%
Hatchbacks83188%
Coupes2621100%
Convertibles522100%

Cars rated near 46 mpg

2026 cars rated near 46 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Toyota CamrySE FWD46
2026 Lexus ES HybridES 350e Premium FWD46
2026 Lexus ES EVES 350h Premium FWD46
2026 Toyota CorollaHybrid SE FWD47
2026 Hyundai SonataHybrid SEL FWD47
2026 Honda CivicHybrid Sport Hatchback FWD48

Fuel cost at 46 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
46 mpg$835$70
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

46 mpg saves $835 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