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.
Since 2010 the average truck has gone from 17.8 to 19.8 mpg — a gain of 11% in 16 years. Progress has stalled: the last five years moved the average by under half a mpg. Within the current ranking the gap runs from 17 to 38 mpg — picking the wrong end of this list costs roughly $1,287 a year in fuel at 12,000 miles. The typical truck here reads 22 mpg, 4 mpg worse than an average vehicle — a difference of about $277 a year. Calculated from ForCar's copy of the EPA fuel-economy database.
Most fuel-efficient 2026 Trucks — gas mileage comparison chart
Every 2026 truck ranked by EPA combined MPG — the gas mileage the car actually returns, not the brochure figure — 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.
How Trucks changed over 16 years
Average EPA combined mpg of every truck sold in the US, model year by model year. A ranking shows you today; this shows whether the class is actually getting better — and most published truck lists never ask:
Each point is the mean of every truck variant EPA rated that model year (at least 12 per year, 1,521 in total). Averages move slowly because they include the whole class, not just the leaders — 2026's best truck reaches 38 mpg, well ahead of the 19.8 average.
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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
| List | Tops the list | Best figure |
|---|---|---|
| Best MPG SUVs | Kia Niro | 53 mpg |
| Best MPG Sedans & Cars | Toyota Prius | 57 mpg |
| Best MPG AWD Cars | Toyota Prius | 54 mpg |
| Best MPG Hybrids | Toyota Prius | 57 mpg |
| Best MPG Wagons | Honda CR-V | 40 mpg |
| Best MPG Minivans | Toyota Sienna | 36 mpg |
| Best MPG V8 Cars | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 21 mpg |
| Best MPG Two-Seaters | Mazda MX-5 | 29 mpg |
| Best MPG Diesel Trucks | Chevrolet Silverado | 26 mpg |
| Best MPG Hybrid SUVs | Kia Niro | 53 mpg |
| Best MPG Electric Cars | Lucid Air | 146 MPGe |
| All best MPG cars | Every class in one ranking | — |
Best MPG Trucks — FAQ
Which truck has the best gas mileage?
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.