- Newest year: 2021
- Plug-in hybrid
- Small cars
2021 Karma GS-6 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 22–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021 Karma GS-6 at a glance
The 2021 Karma GS-6 has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 22–26 MPG combined. The most efficient is the (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD at 26 MPG, which costs about $1,680 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $1,680 to $2,000, a $320 difference. The (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2021 (class median $3,210 a year).
What the 2021 (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$140
$1,680 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.80
Per 100 miles
$11.20
Five years
$8,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,530less a year
Class median $3,210 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Karma GS-6 MPG
On electricity 62–70 MPGe, with 54–61 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (21-inch wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 26 | 70 | 61 mi | $1,680 |
| (22-inch wheels) | RWD | 22 | 62 | 54 mi | $2,000 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 77%–80% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD: $2,680 in California and $1,290 in Louisiana, a $1,390 difference.
- California $2,680
- New York $2,340
- Texas $1,460
- Florida $1,440
- Louisiana $1,290
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 small car models.
Generations
- 2021
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021 Karma GS-6 get?
EPA rates the 2021 Karma GS-6 at 22–26 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 26 MPG combined (27 city / 25 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Karma GS-6 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD costs about $1,680 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,680–$2,000 a year. That is a $320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Karma GS-6 100 miles?
About $11.20 per 100 miles for the (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $11.20 and $13.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2021 Karma GS-6 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD is rated 27 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 2 MPG.
How does the 2021 Karma GS-6 compare with other small car configurations?
The (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD costs about $1,680 a year to fuel, $1,530 less than the class median of $3,210, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 298 rated small car configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2021 Karma GS-6 plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 54–61 miles, with a total range of 280–330 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 26 MPG. The (21-inch wheels) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo RWD costs about $1,680 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 80% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).