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Is 47 mpg good?

Yes.

99%

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

102030405060Median 2347 mpg
260 cars (2026), one per model: the cheapest gas, hybrid or diesel trim. Median 23 mpg.
47 mpg by class, 2026
ClassModelsMedian mpg47 mpg beats
SUVs13723100%
Trucks1521100%
Sedans562698%
Minivans522100%
Hatchbacks83188%
Coupes2621100%
Convertibles522100%

Cars rated near 47 mpg

2026 cars rated near 47 mpg combined
CarTrimCombined mpg
2026 Toyota CorollaHybrid SE FWD47
2026 Hyundai SonataHybrid SEL FWD47
2026 Honda CivicHybrid Sport Hatchback FWD48
2026 Toyota CamrySE FWD46
2026 Honda AccordHybrid EX-L FWD48
2026 Lexus ES HybridES 350e Premium FWD46

Fuel cost at 47 mpg

Fuel cost at 12,000 miles a year, gas $3.20
RatingPer yearPer month
47 mpg$817$68
Median 2026 car, 23 mpg$1,670$139

47 mpg saves $853 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