Most fuel-efficient 2026 midsize cars (EPA combined)
Best EPA combined mpg in the segment, gas and hybrid; electric vehicles ranked separately by range.
| # | Vehicle | Safety | Recalls | Complaints | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Prius | A | 1 | 9 | 57 mpg |
| 2 | 2026 Hyundai Elantra | C | 2 | 3 | 54 mpg |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota Camry | C | 3 | 125 | 51 mpg |
| 4 | 2026 Honda Civic | A | 1 | 27 | 49 mpg |
| 5 | 2026 Lexus ES | A | 0 | 0 | 46 mpg |
| 6 | 2026 Toyota Crown | A | 1 | 1 | 41 mpg |
| 7 | 2026 Kia K4 | A | 1 | 8 | 33 mpg |
| 8 | 2026 Nissan Sentra | A | 1 | 14 | 33 mpg |
| 9 | 2026 BMW 5 Series | B | 1 | 1 | 31 mpg |
| 10 | 2026 Mazda 3 | A | 0 | 0 | 30 mpg |
| 11 | 2026 Nissan Altima | A | 0 | 0 | 30 mpg |
| 12 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | A | 1 | 6 | 28 mpg |
| 13 | 2026 Volvo S90 | A | 0 | 0 | 28 mpg |
| 14 | 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia | A | 0 | 0 | 27 mpg |
| 15 | 2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | A | 0 | 3 | 27 mpg |
EPA combined mpg of each nameplate's most efficient configuration. Source: fueleconomy.gov.