Is 53 mpg good?
Yes.
99%
- 53 mpg beats 99% of 260 cars (2026).
- Median: 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Class | Models | Median mpg | 53 mpg beats |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | 137 | 23 | 100% |
| Trucks | 15 | 21 | 100% |
| Sedans | 56 | 26 | 100% |
| Minivans | 5 | 22 | 100% |
| Hatchbacks | 8 | 31 | 88% |
| Coupes | 26 | 21 | 100% |
| Convertibles | 5 | 22 | 100% |
Cars rated near 53 mpg
| Car | Trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia Niro | LX FWD | 53 |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra | Hybrid Blue HEV FWD | 54 |
| 2026 Toyota Prius | LE AWD | 54 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid Blue FWD | 51 |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 51 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | Hybrid LE FWD | 50 |
Fuel cost at 53 mpg
| Rating | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 53 mpg | $725 | $60 |
| Median 2026 car, 23 mpg | $1,670 | $139 |
53 mpg saves $945 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