Best Subcompact Cars gas mileage, 2026 models
18 2026 models are in the Subcompact Cars class in the agency's file. The top figure is 44 mpg combined for the Honda Prelude; the middle figure of the class is 25 mpg.
Ranked by best combined mileage
Each model's best version, miles per gallon, combined city and highway. The 2 electric or fuel-cell entries of this class are in their own table below, so the 18 here are the models that burn fuel.
Electric and fuel-cell models
Rated in MPGe, which is not the same measure as miles per gallon, so they are listed apart.
| Model | Best version | Combined MPGe | Range mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Granturismo | Granturismo Folgore | 84 | 235 |
| Maserati Grancabrio | Grancabrio Folgore | 83 | 231 |
Common questions
What is the most fuel-efficient Subcompact Cars in 2026?
The Honda Prelude with 44 miles per gallon combined (46 city, 41 highway).
How many 2026 models are in the Subcompact Cars class?
18 models in the agency's file, with 2 electric or fuel-cell entries ranked apart.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.