The most fuel-efficient 2026 truck is the Ford Maverick at 38 mpg combined (≈$1,650/yr in fuel). Next best: Chevrolet Silverado (25 mpg) and GMC Sierra (25). The average truck here gets about 20 mpg — versus 24 mpg for all new cars.
Most fuel-efficient 2026 Trucks
Every 2026 truck ranked by EPA combined MPG, with the real annual fuel cost and CO₂. Tap any truck for its recalls, reliability score and used-market price.
| # | Vehicle | Combined MPG | Annual fuel | CO₂ g/mi | City/Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Maverick | $1,650 | 234 | 42/35 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado | $3,150 | 402 | 23/28 | |
| 3 | GMC Sierra | $3,150 | 402 | 23/28 | |
| 4 | Ford F150 | $2,600 | 371 | 23/25 | |
| 5 | Ford Ranger | $2,700 | 395 | 21/25 | |
| 6 | Toyota Tacoma | $2,700 | 393 | 21/26 | |
| 7 | Ram 1500 | $2,850 | 407 | 20/25 | |
| 8 | Toyota Tundra | $3,500 | 407 | 20/24 | |
| 9 | Chevrolet Colorado | $2,950 | 420 | 19/24 | |
| 10 | Honda Ridgeline | $2,950 | 441 | 18/24 | |
| 11 | Nissan Frontier | $2,950 | 423 | 19/24 | |
| 12 | GMC Canyon | $3,100 | 443 | 19/23 | |
| 13 | Jeep Gladiator | $3,300 | 469 | 17/22 | |
| 14 | Ram 1500 Pickup | $3,650 | 512 | 17/18 |
| # | Vehicle | Combined MPG | Annual fuel | CO₂ g/mi | City/Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Maverick | $1,650 | 234 | 42/35 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado | $3,000 | 399 | 23/29 | |
| 3 | GMC Sierra | $3,000 | 399 | 23/29 | |
| 4 | Ford F150 | $2,700 | 386 | 22/24 | |
| 5 | Ford Ranger | $2,700 | 380 | 21/26 | |
| 6 | Ram 1500 | $2,700 | 394 | 20/26 | |
| 7 | Toyota Tacoma | $2,700 | 394 | 20/26 | |
| 8 | Toyota Tundra | $2,850 | 409 | 20/24 | |
| 9 | Honda Ridgeline | $2,950 | 429 | 18/24 | |
| 10 | Nissan Frontier | $2,950 | 432 | 19/24 | |
| 11 | Chevrolet Colorado | $3,100 | 434 | 19/23 | |
| 12 | GMC Canyon | $3,100 | 434 | 19/23 | |
| 13 | Jeep Gladiator | $3,300 | 466 | 17/22 |
| # | Vehicle | Combined MPG | Annual fuel | CO₂ g/mi | City/Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Maverick | $1,700 | 237 | 42/33 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado | $3,000 | 397 | 23/29 | |
| 3 | GMC Sierra | $3,150 | 399 | 23/29 | |
| 4 | Toyota Tacoma | $2,600 | 379 | 23/24 | |
| 5 | Ford F150 | $2,700 | 387 | 22/24 | |
| 6 | Ram 1500 | $2,700 | 394 | 20/26 | |
| 7 | Chevrolet Colorado | $2,850 | 412 | 20/24 | |
| 8 | Ford Ranger | $2,850 | 402 | 21/25 | |
| 9 | Toyota Tundra | $2,850 | 408 | 20/24 | |
| 10 | Honda Ridgeline | $2,950 | 441 | 18/24 | |
| 11 | Nissan Frontier | $2,950 | 437 | 18/24 | |
| 12 | GMC Canyon | $3,100 | 443 | 19/23 | |
| 13 | Jeep Gladiator | $3,300 | 466 | 17/22 | |
| 14 | Nissan Titan | $4,550 | 510 | 15/21 |
| # | Vehicle | Combined MPG | Annual fuel | CO₂ g/mi | City/Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Maverick | $1,700 | 240 | 40/33 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado | $3,000 | 396 | 24/29 | |
| 3 | GMC Sierra | $3,000 | 396 | 24/29 | |
| 4 | Ford F150 | $2,500 | 352 | 25/25 | |
| 5 | Jeep Gladiator | $3,250 | 423 | 22/28 | |
| 6 | Ram 1500 | $3,250 | 418 | 21/29 | |
| 7 | Ford Ranger | $2,700 | 387 | 21/26 | |
| 8 | Chevrolet Colorado | $2,850 | 406 | 20/25 | |
| 9 | Toyota Tundra | $2,850 | 408 | 20/24 | |
| 10 | Honda Ridgeline | $2,950 | 441 | 18/24 | |
| 11 | Nissan Frontier | $2,950 | 437 | 18/24 | |
| 12 | Toyota Tacoma | $2,950 | 423 | 20/23 | |
| 13 | GMC Canyon | $3,100 | 446 | 18/23 | |
| 14 | Nissan Titan | $4,300 | 503 | 16/21 |
| # | Vehicle | Combined MPG | Annual fuel | CO₂ g/mi | City/Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Maverick | $1,700 | 237 | 42/33 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado | $3,000 | 387 | 23/31 | |
| 3 | GMC Sierra | $3,000 | 394 | 23/30 | |
| 4 | Ram 1500 | $3,000 | 390 | 22/32 | |
| 5 | Ford F150 | $2,500 | 353 | 25/25 | |
| 6 | Jeep Gladiator | $3,250 | 436 | 21/27 | |
| 7 | Chevrolet Colorado | $3,400 | 435 | 20/30 | |
| 8 | Ford Ranger | $2,700 | 387 | 21/26 | |
| 9 | GMC Canyon | $3,400 | 435 | 20/30 | |
| 10 | Toyota Tundra | $2,850 | 410 | 20/24 | |
| 11 | Honda Ridgeline | $2,950 | 441 | 18/24 | |
| 12 | Toyota Tacoma | $2,950 | 431 | 19/24 | |
| 13 | Nissan Frontier | $3,100 | 444 | 18/24 | |
| 14 | Nissan Titan | $4,300 | 503 | 16/21 |
| # | Vehicle | Combined MPG | Annual fuel | CO₂ g/mi | City/Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Silverado | $2,900 | 383 | 23/33 | |
| 2 | GMC Sierra | $3,000 | 392 | 23/30 | |
| 3 | Ram 1500 | $3,000 | 390 | 22/32 | |
| 4 | Ford F150 | $2,500 | 349 | 25/26 | |
| 5 | Jeep Gladiator | $3,250 | 436 | 21/27 | |
| 6 | Chevrolet Colorado | $3,400 | 435 | 20/30 | |
| 7 | Ford Ranger | $2,700 | 387 | 21/26 | |
| 8 | GMC Canyon | $3,400 | 435 | 20/30 | |
| 9 | Honda Ridgeline | $2,950 | 441 | 18/24 | |
| 10 | Toyota Tacoma | $2,950 | 431 | 19/24 | |
| 11 | Nissan Frontier | $3,100 | 445 | 18/24 | |
| 12 | Nissan Titan | $4,300 | 503 | 16/21 | |
| 13 | Toyota Tundra | $4,150 | 601 | 13/17 |
Source: EPA fuel-economy data, 2026, best variant per truck. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate at ~15,000 mi/yr.
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Which brand makes the most efficient trucks?
Average combined MPG across each brand's 2026 truck lineup:
What's a good MPG for a truck?
For 2026, the average truck gets about 20 mpg combined. Anything above that beats the class; the best on this list reaches 38 mpg. Compared with 24 mpg for all new vehicles, trucks trade some economy for space, capability or performance.
The most efficient one — the Maverick — costs about $1,650/yr to fuel, saving roughly $975/yr versus a typical 20-mpg truck.
Same trucks, other running costs: safety & insurance
MPG is only one piece of ownership cost. For the same class, compare the safest trucks by NHTSA crash-test score and what they cost to insure by vehicle type.
Best MPG by other body types
Best MPG Trucks — FAQ
What truck has the best MPG?
The Ford Maverick is the most fuel-efficient truck at 38 mpg combined (2026 EPA data), about $1,650/yr in fuel.
What's a good MPG for a truck?
The average 2026 truck gets about 20 mpg combined — anything above that is good, and the leaders reach 38 mpg.
How is this ranked?
By EPA combined MPG for each truck, using the most efficient variant per model. Every figure is official EPA data hosted by ForCar — the full 2026 field, not a hand-picked ten.