Fuel economy rankings
21 ranked lists cover MY2000 to MY2027. In 2026, the most efficient car is the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG, the most efficient SUV is the Kia Niro at 53 MPG, the longest-range EV is the Lucid Air at 512 mi, and the cheapest vehicle to fuel is the Lucid Air at about $640 a year.
21 lists, 262 model-year pages
Main rankings (MY2000 to MY2027)
- Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Cars, wagons and two-seaters with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Toyota Prius (57 MPG) · MY2000 to MY2027
- Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs Small and standard SUVs with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Kia Niro (53 MPG) · MY2000 to MY2027
- Most Fuel-Efficient Pickup Trucks Small and standard pickups with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Ford Maverick (38 MPG) · MY2000 to MY2026
- Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrids Every conventional hybrid (cars, SUVs, pickups and vans), ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Toyota Prius (57 MPG) · MY2006 to MY2027
- Electric Cars With the Longest Range Every electric vehicle ranked by EPA range on a full charge, with kWh per 100 miles and charging cost. 2026 leader: Lucid Air (512 mi) · MY2013 to MY2027
- Most Efficient Electric Cars Every electric vehicle ranked by energy use in kWh per 100 miles, with MPGe, range and charging cost. 2026 leader: Lucid Air (23.1 kWh/100 mi) · MY2013 to MY2027
- Cheapest Vehicles to Fuel Gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, diesel and electric models ranked by annual fuel or charging cost. 2026 leader: Lucid Air ($640) · MY2000 to MY2027
- Worst Gas Mileage Vehicles The gas guzzlers: gas, hybrid and diesel models with the lowest EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Ram 1500 (12 MPG) · MY2000 to MY2027
MPG clubs
Pick an efficiency bar and see every model that clears it: 5 clubs, each with the number of qualifying models for every model year since MY2000.
- 40 MPG Club Every gas, hybrid and diesel model rated 40 MPG combined or better, with the count by model year since 2000. 17 models in MY2026
- 30 MPG SUVs Every small and standard SUV rated 30 MPG combined or better, with the count by model year since 2000. 26 models in MY2026
- 30 MPG AWD Vehicles Every all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive model rated 30 MPG combined or better, with the count by model year. 31 models in MY2026
- 20 MPG Pickups Every small and standard pickup rated 20 MPG combined or better, with the count by model year since 2000. 12 models in MY2026
- Best Used Cars Over 40 MPG by Year The five most efficient models of every model year since 2000 that are rated 40 MPG combined or better. 17 models in MY2026
By class and fuel (MY2022 to MY2027)
Cars
- Most Fuel-Efficient Small Cars Small cars with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Toyota Corolla (50 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2027
- Most Fuel-Efficient Midsize Cars Midsize cars with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Toyota Prius (57 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2026
- Most Fuel-Efficient Large Cars Large cars with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Hyundai Sonata (51 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2026
- Most Fuel-Efficient Two-Seaters Two-seaters with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Mazda MX-5 (29 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2026
- Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Only Cars Non-hybrid gasoline cars only, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Honda Civic (36 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2027
SUVs
- Most Fuel-Efficient Small SUVs Small SUVs with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Kia Niro (53 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2027
- Most Fuel-Efficient Standard SUVs Standard SUVs with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Jeep Cherokee (37 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2027
- Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Only SUVs Non-hybrid gasoline SUVs only, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Nissan Rogue (32 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2027
- Most Fuel-Efficient AWD and 4WD SUVs SUVs ranked on their most efficient all-wheel or four-wheel drive version. 2026 leader: Toyota Corolla Cross (42 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2027
Pickups
- Most Fuel-Efficient Standard Pickups Standard pickups with gas, hybrid or diesel power, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Chevrolet Silverado (25 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2026
- Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Only Pickup Trucks Non-hybrid gasoline pickups only, ranked by EPA combined MPG. 2026 leader: Ford Maverick (26 MPG) · MY2022 to MY2026
Frequently asked questions
How are the rankings built?
Every list ranks one row per model, using the best configuration for that list. Ties share a rank. The criteria for each list are printed on its page. See the methodology.
Why are some model years or lists missing?
A list gets a page for a model year only when at least 10 different models qualify, so small classes such as small pickups or minivans have no page of their own. The newest model year is partial until EPA has rated all models.
Why are electric cars ranked separately?
EPA rates electric cars in MPGe and kWh per 100 miles, which cannot be compared with gasoline MPG. The EV rankings and the EV hub use those units only.
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway