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Top 10 · Cars & GearThe pickups that go farthest on a gallon, ranked by official EPA combined mpg for 2026 models - gas, diesel and hybrid.
The Ford Maverick Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient pickup truck for 2026, at 38 mpg combined (42 city, 35 highway). The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra with the 3.0-liter diesel tie for second at 25 mpg.
How it's ranked: EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year gas, diesel and hybrid pickups (EVs are left out), from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient version, which is usually two-wheel drive. Trucks with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order.
Ford · Hybrid compact pickup · released 2026
The most fuel-efficient pickup, by far.
The Ford Maverick Hybrid is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined (42 city, 35 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Maverick Hybrid FWD, with front-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,650 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Chevrolet · Full-size pickup · released 2026
The most efficient full-size pickup.
The Chevrolet Silverado (diesel) is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined (23 city, 28 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Silverado 2WD 3.0L diesel, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $3,750 a year in fuel for typical driving.
GMC · Full-size pickup · released 2026
The Silverado's upscale twin, same 25 mpg.
The GMC Sierra (diesel) is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined (23 city, 28 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Sierra 2WD 3.0L diesel, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $3,750 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Ford · Hybrid full-size pickup · released 2026
The lowest fuel cost of any full-size truck here.
The Ford F-150 Hybrid is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined (23 city, 25 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the F-150 2WD PowerBoost hybrid, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,600 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Toyota · Mid-size pickup · released 2026
A 23-mpg mid-size truck.
The Toyota Tacoma is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined (21 city, 26 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,700 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Ford · Mid-size pickup · released 2026
Ford's 23-mpg mid-size.
The Ford Ranger is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined (21 city, 25 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Ranger 2WD 2.3L, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,700 a year in fuel for typical driving. The photo shows an Argentine Ranger of the same generation.
Ram · Full-size pickup · released 2026
Known for its comfortable ride.
The Ram 1500 is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined (20 city, 25 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Ram 1500 2WD 3.6L with eTorque, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,850 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Toyota · Hybrid full-size pickup · released 2026
Toyota's hybrid full-size truck.
The Toyota Tundra Hybrid is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined (20 city, 24 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Tundra i-FORCE MAX hybrid 2WD, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,850 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Chevrolet · Mid-size pickup · released 2026
Chevy's mid-size, at 21 mpg.
The Chevrolet Colorado is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined (19 city, 24 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Colorado 2WD 2.7L, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,950 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Nissan · Mid-size pickup · released 2026
A simple, strong V6 truck.
The Nissan Frontier is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined (19 city, 24 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Frontier 2WD 3.8L V6, with rear-wheel drive and a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $2,950 a year in fuel for typical driving.
The 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid FWD, at 38 mpg combined (EPA).
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra with the 3.0-liter diesel, at 25 mpg combined.
On this list, the 2026 Ford F-150 Hybrid, at about $2,600 a year (EPA estimate), because diesel costs more per gallon.
Usually. The most efficient versions on this list are mostly two-wheel drive.
From the US EPA's official fuel economy data at fueleconomy.gov, for 2026 model-year vehicles.
EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year gas, diesel and hybrid pickups (EVs are left out), from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient version, which is usually two-wheel drive. Trucks 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