MPG benchmarks
"Good MPG" depends entirely on the vehicle type. 25 MPG is excellent for a full-size truck but mediocre for a compact sedan. Use these category benchmarks instead of a single number.
See the table below. As a quick rule: 35+ MPG is great for any non-hybrid car, 50+is excellent hybrid territory, and any modern EV equivalent (3+ mi/kWh) beats them on per-mile cost.
Use the MPG Calculator with your trip miles and gallons used to find your actual MPG — almost always lower than the EPA sticker.
| Vehicle type | Average MPG | Good MPG | Excellent MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact sedan | 32 | 36+ | 40+ (hybrid) |
| Midsize sedan | 28 | 32+ | 40+ (hybrid) |
| Compact SUV | 26 | 30+ | 35+ (hybrid) |
| 3-row SUV | 22 | 25+ | 30+ (hybrid) |
| Half-ton pickup | 18 | 22+ | 25+ (hybrid) |
| EV | 3 mi/kWh | 3.5+ mi/kWh | 4+ mi/kWh |
Combined EPA estimates for 2024–2026 model year vehicles.
Toyota Prius
57 MPG combined
See fuel costHonda Civic
36 MPG combined
See fuel costToyota Camry
32 MPG combined
See fuel costHonda CR-V
30 MPG combined
See fuel costToyota RAV4
30 MPG combined
See fuel costFord Maverick
26 MPG combined
See fuel costExcellent for an SUV, average for a sedan, exceptional for a truck. Context matters.
The Toyota Prius at ~57 MPG combined leads non-plug-in vehicles. Plug-in hybrids and EVs exceed 100 MPGe.
EPA tests use ideal conditions. Real-world MPG typically runs 5–15% lower due to short trips, AC use, headwinds and aggressive driving.
