Fuel efficiency

The following list highlights the 10 most efficient electric cars for 2026. Where more than one version of a given model qualifies, we selected the most efficient version.

Its optional hybrid engine makes the 2026 Honda Accord one of the most fuel-efficient cars available. See how the 48-mpg mid-size sedan stacks up against the competition at Cars.com.

See how Subaru's Forester and Forester Hybrid compact SUVs compare to the competition in fuel economy.

With so many fuel-efficient choices, from gas-only models to hybrids and plug-in hybrids, which ones rate the highest for 2026 based on the EPA cycle?

With a hybrid engine now standard, the 2026 Toyota Camry is the most efficient mid-size sedan on sale today. Even with available all-wheel drive, the Camry gets better fuel economy than many competitors do with front-wheel drive.

Take these steps to optimize your driving habits and fuel usage, which will add up to less costly fill-ups.

Redesigned for 2026, the Toyota RAV4 now sports an all-hybrid powertrain lineup. We compare how the RAV4's fuel economy rates against those of other compact SUVs.

The 2026 Honda CR-V hybrid posts some of the best fuel-economy figures in its class — and the gas-only SUV’s efficiency also tops that of most competitors.

We take a deeper look into how the new 2026 Jeep Cherokee stacks up on paper versus the competition and why it probably isn’t more efficient than it is.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine may not appear to be a dramatic improvement at first glance. Appreciating it requires digging a little deeper into the specs.