2026 rankings · Midsize Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 2026 Midsize Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 31 EPA-rated 2026 midsize cars by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model 3 leads at about $656 a year (139 MPGe), while the Audi RS Hybrid is the most expensive to run at $3,703 (16 MPG). The median midsize car costs $1,714 a year to fuel. The class includes 4 electric and 13 hybrid or plug-in models.
Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.
Top 15
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 31 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model 3 | Electric | 139 MPGe | 363 mi | $656 |
| 2 | Lexus ES EV | Electric | 127 MPGe | 307 mi | $729 |
| 3 | Toyota Prius | Hybrid | 57 MPG | — | $816 |
| 4 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | Hybrid | 54 MPG | — | $861 |
| 5 | Toyota Camry Hybrid | Hybrid | 51 MPG | — | $912 |
| 6 | Genesis G80 EV | Electric | 96 MPGe | 300 mi | $945 |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz EQE | Electric | 94 MPGe | 308 mi | $961 |
| 8 | Toyota Crown | Hybrid | 41 MPG | — | $1,134 |
| 9 | Lexus ES Hybrid | Hybrid | 46 MPG | — | $1,288 |
| 10 | Honda Civic | Gas | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 11 | Hyundai Elantra | Gas | 35 MPG | — | $1,329 |
| 12 | Nissan Sentra | Gas | 33 MPG | — | $1,409 |
| 13 | Kia K4 | Gas | 33 MPG | — | $1,409 |
| 14 | Nissan Altima | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 15 | Mazda 3 | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 16 | BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 68 MPGe + 25 MPG | 430 mi | $1,714 |
| 17 | Volkswagen Golf/GTI | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 18 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 60 MPGe + 24 MPG | 420 mi | $1,793 |
| 19 | BMW 5 Series Hybrid | Hybrid | 31 MPG | — | $1,911 |
| 20 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| 21 | Volvo S90 Hybrid | Hybrid | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| 22 | Bentley Flying Spur Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 46 MPGe + 19 MPG | 440 mi | $2,190 |
| 23 | Alfa Romeo Giulia | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 24 | Audi A5 | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 25 | Cadillac CT5 | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 26 | Audi A6 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 27 | Audi S5 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 28 | BMW M Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 47 MPGe + 14 MPG | 280 mi | $2,650 |
| 29 | Subaru WRX | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 30 | Lexus LS | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| 31 | Audi RS Hybrid | Hybrid | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |