Is 48 mpg good?
Yes.
99%
- 48 mpg beats 99% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 48 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 100% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 100% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 98% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 100% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 88% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 100% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 100% |
Cars rated near 48 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | Hybrid LE AWD | 48 |
| 2026 Honda Civic | Hybrid Sport Hatchback FWD | 48 |
| 2026 Honda Accord | Hybrid EX-L FWD | 48 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Corolla Hybrid LE AWD | 48 |
| 2026 Toyota GR Corolla | Corolla Hybrid LE AWD | 48 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid SEL FWD | 47 |
Fuel cost at 48 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 48 mpg | $800 | $67 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
48 mpg saves $870 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