- Gas guzzlers
- MY2000–2027
Worst Gas Mileage Vehicles
4 vehicles tie for the worst 2026 gas mileage at 12 MPG combined, including the Ram 1500 (6.2 L · AWD); that is 10 MPG below the median (22 MPG) among the 222 vehicles ranked. The Ram 1500 costs about $6,760 a year to fuel, $3,390 more than the median vehicle ($3,370).
The leader went from 9 MPG in MY2000 (Ferrari 550 Maranello) to 12 MPG in MY2026 (Ram 1500); the top-10 median went from 12 MPG to 13 MPG.
Partial model year: 116 MY2027 models rated as of Sep 29, 2026. This ranking will change as EPA adds more. MY2027 is still partial: see the 2027 ranking
Lowest combined
12MPG
Ram 1500 · 2026
Median model
22MPG
2026
Models ranked
222
2026
Model years covered
28
MY2000–2027
Top 10 for 2026
| 1 |  | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6.2 | $6,760 | −10 |
| 1 |  | 12 | 10 | 15 | 5.2 | $6,720 | −10 |
| 1 |  | 12 | 10 | 17 | 5.2 | $6,700 | −10 |
| 1 |  | 12 | 11 | 15 | 6.5 | $6,480 | −10 |
| 5 |  | 13 | 11 | 17 | 6.2 | $6,180 | −9 |
| 5 |  | 13 | 12 | 17 | 6.2 | $5,960 | −9 |
| 7 |  | 14 | 12 | 17 | 6.5 | $5,750 | −8 |
| 7 |  | 14 | 13 | 16 | 6.4 | $5,740 | −8 |
| 7 |  | 14 | 12 | 19 | 5.5 | $5,700 | −8 |
| 7 |  | 14 | 12 | 19 | 6.7 | $5,600 | −8 |
Year by year: leader and top-10 median
The leader of each model year and the median of that year's top 10, both computed from the same rows as the yearly rankings. The leader's name opens that year's full ranking.
| 2027 | Ram 1500 partial year | 12 | 13 | 116 |
| 2026 | 12 | 13 | 222 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 12.5 | 242 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 12 | 256 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 12 | 268 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 14 | 276 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 13 | 271 | |
| 2020 | 10 | 12 | 302 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 12.5 | 293 | |
| 2018 | 11 | 13 | 284 | |
| 2017 | 11 | 12 | 289 | |
| 2016 | 12 | 12.5 | 284 | |
| 2015 | 10 | 12 | 284 | |
| 2014 | 10 | 12 | 285 | |
| 2013 | 10 | 12 | 274 | |
| 2012 | 10 | 12 | 279 | |
| 2011 | 10 | 12 | 292 | |
| 2010 | 10 | 11.5 | 289 | |
| 2009 | 10 | 11.5 | 315 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 11.5 | 317 | |
| 2007 | 10 | 11.5 | 297 | |
| 2006 | 9 | 11 | 290 | |
| 2005 | 9 | 11 | 304 | |
| 2004 | 10 | 11 | 294 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 11 | 272 | |
| 2002 | 10 | 11 | 256 | |
| 2001 | 9 | 11.5 | 244 | |
| 2000 | 9 | 12 | 231 |
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How this list is built
Every line below is read from the list definition that produced the table.
- Classes: every EPA class except special-purpose vehicles.
- Powertrains: Gas, Hybrid, Diesel.
- Ranked by EPA combined MPG, lowest first.
- One row per model (make and model): the configuration that ranks best in this list is shown, with its trim, engine and drive named in the row.
- Ties are decided on the displayed value (whole MPG or miles, kWh per 100 miles to one decimal, cost rounded to $10): tied models share a rank, then are ordered by a tie-breaker and by name.
- Special-purpose vehicles, such as heavy-duty variants, are excluded.
- Electric vehicles are ranked separately (see the EV rankings): gas, hybrid and diesel MPG is never mixed with MPGe.
- Annual cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA rating and the dated national fuel prices stamped below; it is rounded to $10 and all differences use the rounded values.
- Model years MY2000 to MY2027; a year is listed only when at least 10 models qualify.
Data and period
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Which 2026 vehicle has the worst gas mileage?
4 vehicles tie for the worst 2026 gas mileage at 12 MPG combined, including the Ram 1500 (6.2 L · AWD); that is 10 MPG below the median (22 MPG) among the 222 vehicles ranked. The Ram 1500 costs about $6,760 a year to fuel, $3,390 more than the median vehicle ($3,370).
Which model years does this ranking cover?
MY2000 to MY2027. A year gets its own page only when at least 10 models qualify, so the pages cover 28 model years.
Which model year does the top 10 above show?
MY2026, the latest complete model year. MY2027 is still being rated by EPA and is listed as a partial year.
How are ties, trims and drivetrains handled?
Each model appears once, with the configuration that ranks best in this list; its trim, engine and drive are named in the row. Models with the same displayed value share a rank (1, 2, 2, 4) and are then ordered by a tie-breaker and by name. See the methodology.
Are electric cars and plug-in hybrids included?
Not in this list. MPG rankings cover gas, hybrid and diesel models only. Electric cars are ranked in EV range and EV efficiency, and plug-in hybrids in electric range.
What does combined MPG mean?
EPA's combined rating blends 55% city and 45% highway driving. It comes from standardized laboratory tests, so your results will differ with driving style, weather and load. See the methodology.