Last updated: August 24, 2026
Most Fuel Efficient Sedans in 2026
Ranked by highest EPA combined MPG across all model years. Each sedan appears once with its peak figure — whether gas or hybrid.
Annual fuel cost is based on EPA estimates at current national-average prices. Reliability scores sit alongside MPG so you can find sedans that save fuel without sacrificing dependability.
Top Sedans by Combined MPG
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | MPG | Score | Rating | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | 2026 | 57 MPG | 84/100 | Excellent | $1,050–$1,200/yr |
| 2 | Hyundai Elantra | 2026 | 54 MPG | 94/100 | Excellent | $1,100–$3,000/yr |
| 3 | Hyundai Sonata | 2023 | 52 MPG | 62/100 | Good | $1,150–$2,200/yr |
| 4 | Toyota Corolla | 2022 | 52 MPG | 82/100 | Excellent | $1,150–$1,950/yr |
| 5 | Toyota Camry | 2024 | 52 MPG | 83/100 | Excellent | $1,150–$2,400/yr |
| 6 | Honda Civic | 2026 | 49 MPG | 94/100 | Excellent | $1,200–$2,900/yr |
| 7 | Honda Accord | 2026 | 48 MPG | 87/100 | Excellent | $1,250–$1,950/yr |
| 8 | Chevrolet Malibu | 2019 | 46 MPG | 74/100 | Good | $1,300–$2,650/yr |
| 9 | Lexus ES | 2025 | 44 MPG | 83/100 | Excellent | $1,350–$2,400/yr |
| 10 | Toyota Avalon | 2022 | 44 MPG | 80/100 | Excellent | $1,350–$2,400/yr |
| 11 | KIA Optima | 2020 | 42 MPG | 72/100 | Good | $1,450–$2,550/yr |
| 12 | Ford Fusion | 2020 | 42 MPG | 71/100 | Good | $1,450–$2,600/yr |
| 13 | Toyota Crown | 2026 | 41 MPG | 88/100 | Excellent | $1,450–$2,000/yr |
| 14 | Volkswagen Jetta | 2023 | 35 MPG | 81/100 | Excellent | $1,700–$1,800/yr |
| 15 | Nissan Versa | 2025 | 35 MPG | 81/100 | Excellent | $1,700–$2,000/yr |
| 16 | KIA Forte | 2022 | 35 MPG | 75/100 | Good | $1,700–$2,300/yr |
| 17 | Nissan Sentra | 2025 | 34 MPG | 78/100 | Good | $1,750–$1,800/yr |
| 18 | Ford Focus | 2018 | 34 MPG | 59/100 | Mixed | $1,800–$3,450/yr |
| 19 | Acura Integra | 2025 | 33 MPG | 74/100 | Good | $2,100–$2,900/yr |
| 20 | Volkswagen Golf | 2021 | 33 MPG | 75/100 | Good | $1,800–$1,850/yr |
| 21 | KIA K5 | 2022 | 32 MPG | 69/100 | Good | $1,850–$2,200/yr |
| 22 | Nissan Altima | 2022 | 32 MPG | 83/100 | Excellent | $1,850–$2,050/yr |
| 23 | Subaru Impreza | 2023 | 32 MPG | 74/100 | Good | $1,850–$2,400/yr |
| 24 | Mazda 3 | 2018 | 32 MPG | 79/100 | Good | $1,850–$2,150/yr |
| 25 | BMW 5-Series | 2026 | 31 MPG | 71/100 | Good | $2,250–$5,300/yr |
| 26 | BMW 3-Series | 2026 | 31 MPG | 76/100 | Good | $2,250–$3,850/yr |
| 27 | Audi A4 | 2018 | 31 MPG | 71/100 | Good | $2,250–$2,550/yr |
| 28 | Volvo S60 | 2025 | 31 MPG | 76/100 | Good | $2,250–$2,450/yr |
| 29 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | 2026 | 30 MPG | 64/100 | Good | $2,300–$2,400/yr |
| 30 | Volvo S90 | 2023 | 30 MPG | 65/100 | Good | $2,300–$2,650/yr |
| 31 | Subaru Legacy | 2025 | 30 MPG | 80/100 | Excellent | $2,000–$2,300/yr |
| 32 | Audi A5 | 2025 | 29 MPG | 77/100 | Good | $2,400–$2,650/yr |
| 33 | Volkswagen Passat | 2019 | 29 MPG | 77/100 | Good | $2,050/yr |
| 34 | Buick Lacrosse | 2019 | 29 MPG | 76/100 | Good | $2,050–$2,600/yr |
| 35 | Toyota Supra | 2022 | 28 MPG | 68/100 | Good | $2,450–$2,750/yr |
| 36 | Acura TLX | 2020 | 27 MPG | 71/100 | Good | $2,550–$3,000/yr |
| 37 | Lexus IS | 2018 | 26 MPG | 81/100 | Excellent | $2,650–$3,150/yr |
| 38 | Buick Regal | 2020 | 26 MPG | 75/100 | Good | $2,750–$3,100/yr |
| 39 | Genesis G70 | 2023 | 25 MPG | 67/100 | Good | $2,750–$3,450/yr |
| 40 | Porsche 911 | 2019 | 25 MPG | 64/100 | Good | $2,750–$4,300/yr |
| 41 | Chevrolet Camaro | 2023 | 25 MPG | 81/100 | Excellent | $2,700–$4,300/yr |
| 42 | Nissan Maxima | 2018 | 25 MPG | 72/100 | Good | $3,000/yr |
| 43 | Porsche Boxster | 2019 | 25 MPG | 65/100 | Good | $2,750–$3,300/yr |
| 44 | Chevrolet Impala | 2019 | 25 MPG | 79/100 | Good | $2,400–$2,750/yr |
| 45 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2021 | 24 MPG | 53/100 | Mixed | $3,300–$4,300/yr |
| 46 | Dodge Charger | 2023 | 23 MPG | 76/100 | Good | $2,600–$4,600/yr |
| 47 | Subaru WRX | 2021 | 23 MPG | 75/100 | Good | $3,000–$3,850/yr |
| 48 | Dodge Challenger | 2023 | 23 MPG | 75/100 | Good | $2,600–$5,300/yr |
| 49 | Chrysler 300 | 2023 | 23 MPG | 75/100 | Good | $2,600–$3,950/yr |
Electric Sedans by Range
Ranked by EPA-estimated driving range in miles. MPG does not apply to battery-electric vehicles. For reliability rankings of these EVs across all body styles, see our most reliable electric cars page.
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | MPG | Score | Rating | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model S | 2025 | 410 miles | 50/100 | Mixed | — |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 | 2026 | 363 miles | 59/100 | Mixed | — |
| 3 | Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 2024 | 361 miles | 77/100 | Good | — |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz EQS | 2024 | 352 miles | 61/100 | Good | — |
| 5 | Porsche Taycan | 2025 | 318 miles | 70/100 | Good | — |
| 6 | Dodge Charger | 2025 | 308 miles | 71/100 | Good | — |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2024 | 307 miles | 61/100 | Good | — |
| 8 | BMW I4 | 2024 | 307 miles | 78/100 | Good | — |
| 9 | Audi E-Tron-GT | 2024 | 249 miles | 67/100 | Good | — |
| 10 | Nissan Leaf | 2021 | 226 miles | 70/100 | Good | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the most fuel efficient sedans ranked?
Rankings use the highest EPA combined MPG across all model years. Each model appears once at its peak figure. Hybrid and gas variants are compared together — whichever powertrain hits the highest MPG is shown.
Why are electric vehicles listed separately?
EVs are rated by driving range in miles, not MPG. Mixing range and MPG in one table would mislead more than inform, so EVs get their own section ranked by range.
How is annual fuel cost calculated?
EPA models 15,000 miles per year at current national-average fuel prices. Your actual costs depend on where you live, how you drive, and local fuel prices.
Why do you show reliability scores on a fuel economy page?
Saving fuel doesn't matter if the car spends a month a year in the shop. Pairing MPG with reliability scores surfaces the sedans that are efficient and dependable.
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