The 2026 Ford Maverick gets 23 to 38 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Maverick HEV FWD at 38 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2026 Maverick FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) at 26 mpg.
In the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2026, the Maverick ranks 1st of 2 for combined mileage (37 mpg), 1st of 2 for yearly fuel cost ($1,700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 1st of 2 for tailpipe CO2 (241 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29 mpg, costs $2,325 a year and puts out 330.5 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 18 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Maverick's best version, 3 other models get the same and 213 get less. The 2026 Maverick's cheapest version costs $1,650 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 16 cost less, 3 the same and 206 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Ford MaverickThis car | 2026 Maverick HEV AWD | 37 | $1,700 | 241 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 2026 Tacoma 4WD | 21 | $2,950 | 420 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Maverick FWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 23 mpg city, 32 highway, 26 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Maverick version is $2,400 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The nearest rival in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Maverick costs $549 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Maverick costs $2,745 less to fuel than the Tacoma (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Maverick (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Maverick | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 2026 Tacoma 4WD | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 17 lower | $1,300 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Maverick HEV FWDHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 42 | 35 | 38 | $1,650 | 234 | cheapest |
| 2026 Maverick HEV AWDHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Part-time 4-wheel | 40 | 34 | 37 | $1,700 | 241 | +$50 |
| 2026 Maverick Lariat HEV AWDHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Part-time 4-wheel | 39 | 32 | 36 | $1,750 | 248 | +$100 |
| 2026 Maverick FWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-wheel | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,400 | 341 | +$750 |
| 2026 Maverick AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic 8-spd | Part-time 4-wheel | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,500 | 355 | +$850 |
| 2026 Maverick Lobo AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | 4-wheel | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,600 | 370 | +$950 |
| 2026 Maverick Tremor AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | 4-wheel | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 386 | +$1,050 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2026 Maverick HEV FWD (38 mpg, $1,650 a year), costs $750 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2026 Maverick FWD (26 mpg, $2,400 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Maverick; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Maverick HEV FWD puts out 234 grams per mile; across the 7 tested versions the figure runs from 234 to 386.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Maverick HEV FWD: fuel economy score 7 (5 to 7 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (5 to 7 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Maverick gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 25 mpg | 37 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2024 | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | 4 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2025 | 25 mpg | 38 mpg | 5 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 26 mpg | 38 mpg | 7 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 5 versions were tested then and 7 now; the best figure went from 38 to 38 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Maverick HEV FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Maverick HEV AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Maverick Lariat HEV AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 36 mpg | 37 mpg (listed in 2025 as Maverick HEV AWD) | -1 mpg |
| 2026 Maverick FWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 26 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2025 | no match |
| 2026 Maverick AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Maverick Lobo AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Maverick Tremor AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 7 complaints, 7 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: MAVERICK, MAVERICK HEV.
17 complaints for the 2026 Ford Maverick are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
2 of the 17 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: MAVERICK, MAVERICK HEV.
7 recalls are on file for the 2026 Ford Maverick at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: MAVERICK, MAVERICK HEV.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park.
Fix: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Maverick itself is at 37 mpg.
More Ford models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Maverick HEV FWD with 38 mpg combined (42 city, 35 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2026 Maverick FWD at 26 mpg.
The 2026 Ford Maverick costs between $1,650 and $2,700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Maverick HEV FWD at $1,650; the dearest is the 2026 Maverick Tremor AWD at $2,700. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 Maverick HEV AWD: 37 mpg combined (40 city, 34 highway); 2026 Maverick Lariat HEV AWD: 36 mpg combined (39 city, 32 highway); 2026 Maverick AWD: 25 mpg combined (22 city, 30 highway); 2026 Maverick Lobo AWD: 24 mpg combined (21 city, 30 highway).
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2026 Maverick HEV FWD, gets 38 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2026 Maverick FWD, gets 26 mpg: 12 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2026 Ford Maverick is 1st of 2 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Ford Maverick at 37 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29 mpg. In the list, the next one behind is the 2026 Toyota Tacoma at 21 mpg.
The 2025 model had 5 tested versions and the 2026 model has 7. The best figure went from 38 to 38 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
17 complaints for the 2026 Ford Maverick are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Service Brakes (6 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 7 recalls for the 2026 Ford Maverick (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Ford Maverick: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Ford Maverick: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Ford Maverick: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Ford Maverick: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Ford Maverick: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.