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Top 10 Least Fuel-Efficient Cars on Sale (2026 Models)

The new vehicles that burn the most gas, ranked by official EPA combined mpg for 2026 models, lowest first.

Quick answer

Four 2026 vehicles tie as the least fuel-efficient on sale, at 12 mpg combined: the Ram 1500 TRX, the Ford Mustang GTD, the Ferrari Purosangue and the Ford F-150 Raptor R. Each one costs about $6,450 a year in fuel, by the EPA's estimate.

How it's ranked: EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year gasoline vehicles, lowest first, from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its thirstiest version. Vehicles with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order.

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Ram 1500 TRX by Ram
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ram 1500 TRX

Ram · Performance pickup · released 2026

12 mpg

Tied for the thirstiest vehicle on sale.

The Ram 1500 TRX is EPA-rated at 12 mpg combined (10 city, 14 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Ram 1500 4WD with the 6.2-liter V8, with all-wheel drive and a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $6,450 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forHigh-speed off-road driving
Skip it ifYou care about fuel costs

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

2
Ford Mustang GTD by Ford
Photo: Calreyn88 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ford Mustang GTD

Ford · Track-focused sports car · released 2026

12 mpg

The most extreme Mustang, at 12 mpg.

The Ford Mustang GTD is EPA-rated at 12 mpg combined (10 city, 17 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Mustang GTD, with rear-wheel drive and a 5.2-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $6,450 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forCollectors and track days
Skip it ifYou want a daily driver

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

3
Ferrari Purosangue by Ferrari
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ferrari Purosangue

Ferrari · Four-door Ferrari · released 2026

12 mpg

The V12 family car, at 12 mpg.

The Ferrari Purosangue is EPA-rated at 12 mpg combined (11 city, 15 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Purosangue V12, with all-wheel drive and a 6.5-liter 12-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $6,450 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forA V12 Ferrari with four seats
Skip it ifYou want any kind of efficiency

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

4
Ford F-150 Raptor R by Ford
Photo: HJUdall / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ford F-150 Raptor R

Ford · Performance pickup · released 2026

12 mpg

Ford's V8 desert truck, at 12 mpg.

The Ford F-150 Raptor R is EPA-rated at 12 mpg combined (10 city, 15 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the F-150 Raptor R 4WD, with part-time 4-wheel drive and a 5.2-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $6,450 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forDesert running with V8 sound
Skip it ifYou tow often - it's built for off-road speed

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

5
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat by Dodge
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

Dodge · Performance SUV · released 2026

13 mpg

A three-row SUV with Hellcat power.

The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is EPA-rated at 13 mpg combined (12 city, 17 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Durango AWD 6.2L, with all-wheel drive and a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $5,950 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forThree rows and a supercharged V8
Skip it ifYou want low fuel costs

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Cadillac Escalade-V by Cadillac
Photo: HJUdall / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Cadillac Escalade-V

Cadillac · Performance luxury SUV · released 2026

13 mpg

Cadillac's 13-mpg flagship.

The Cadillac Escalade-V is EPA-rated at 13 mpg combined (11 city, 17 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Escalade-V AWD, with 4-wheel drive and a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $5,950 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forBig luxury with big power
Skip it ifYou want a quiet, efficient SUV

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

7
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 by Chevrolet
Photo: This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov. Conta / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet · Supercar · released 2026

14 mpg

The ZR1 Corvette, at 14 mpg.

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg combined (12 city, 18 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Corvette ZR1, with rear-wheel drive and a 5.5-liter 8-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $5,550 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forTop-speed supercar performance
Skip it ifYou want the Stingray's 19 mpg

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Rolls-Royce Phantom by Rolls-Royce
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Rolls-Royce · Ultra-luxury sedan · released 2026

14 mpg

Rolls-Royce's flagship, at 14 mpg.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is EPA-rated at 14 mpg combined (12 city, 19 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Phantom V12, with rear-wheel drive and a 6.7-liter 12-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $5,550 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forChauffeur-driven luxury
Skip it ifYou watch fuel bills

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

9
Rolls-Royce Ghost by Rolls-Royce
Photo: Mr.choppers / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce · Ultra-luxury sedan · released 2026

14 mpg

The "smaller" Rolls, same 14 mpg.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is EPA-rated at 14 mpg combined (12 city, 19 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Ghost V12, with all-wheel drive and a 6.7-liter 12-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $5,550 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forLuxury you drive yourself
Skip it ifYou want efficiency

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

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Rolls-Royce Cullinan by Rolls-Royce
Photo: Jengtingchen / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Rolls-Royce · Ultra-luxury SUV · released 2026

14 mpg

The Rolls-Royce SUV, at 14 mpg.

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is EPA-rated at 14 mpg combined (12 city, 19 highway) in its thirstiest 2026 version, the Cullinan V12, with all-wheel drive and a 6.7-liter 12-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $5,550 a year in fuel for typical driving.

Best forAll-wheel-drive Rolls-Royce luxury
Skip it ifYou want a practical SUV

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml

Questions people ask

What is the least fuel-efficient new car?

Four 2026 vehicles tie at 12 mpg combined (EPA): the Ram 1500 TRX, Ford Mustang GTD, Ferrari Purosangue and Ford F-150 Raptor R.

How much does it cost to fuel the least efficient cars?

The EPA estimates about $6,450 a year for each of the 12-mpg vehicles on this list.

How many mpg does a Rolls-Royce get?

The 2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ghost and Cullinan are all EPA-rated at 14 mpg combined.

Where do these numbers come from?

From the US EPA's official fuel economy data at fueleconomy.gov, for 2026 model-year gasoline vehicles.

How we ranked

EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year gasoline vehicles, lowest first, from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its thirstiest version. Vehicles with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order. Every number on this page comes from the source linked under each pick, and every photo shows the actual product. Brands can't pay to be on this list.

List source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml · Updated 2026-11-11