Ranked: How Far Popular Cars Can Drive on $100 of Fuel

How Far Can $100 Take You in America’s Most Popular Cars?

Key Takeaways

• A Tesla Model Y charged at home travels nearly six times as far on $100 as a diesel Chevrolet Silverado.

• The diesel Chevrolet Silverado ranks last at just 366 miles per $100, followed by the diesel GMC Sierra at 374 miles.

• The Toyota Corolla hybrid travels nearly 40% farther on $100 than its gasoline-powered counterpart.

The cost of driving varies dramatically depending on the vehicle, from electric SUVs to gasoline-powered pickup trucks.

While purchase prices often dominate car-buying decisions, fuel and electricity costs can add up over time. This visualization compares how far popular U.S. vehicles can travel on $100 worth of gasoline, diesel, or electricity.

The data comes from Kadoa, using EPA fuel-economy ratings, EIA energy prices, and Cox Automotive EV sales estimates. The comparison uses U.S. fuel prices from October 19, 2026, and electricity rates from August 2026, with electric vehicles assumed to charge at home.

Electric Vehicles Lead on Energy Costs

Electric vehicles dominate the top of the ranking, with the Tesla Model Y traveling 2,110 miles on $100 of home electricity. The Tesla Model 3 follows closely at 2,086 miles, while the Toyota bZ reaches 2,025 miles.

RankModelVersionMiles on $100

1Tesla Model YElectric2,110 mi

2Tesla Model 3Electric2,086 mi

3Toyota bZElectric2,025 mi

4Chevrolet Equinox EVElectric1,689 mi

5Hyundai Ioniq 5Electric1,664 mi

6Rivian R1SElectric1,278 mi

7Toyota PriusHybrid1,237 mi

8Hyundai ElantraHybrid1,212 mi

9Honda CivicHybrid1,132 mi

10Toyota CorollaHybrid1,109 mi

11Toyota CamryHybrid1,074 mi

12Honda AccordHybrid1,072 mi

13Kia SportageHybrid1,065 mi

14Hyundai TucsonHybrid1,033 mi

15Toyota RAV4Hybrid957 mi

16Kia SportageHybrid891 mi

17Honda CR-VHybrid864 mi

18Ford MaverickHybrid864 mi

19Hyundai TucsonHybrid863 mi

20Subaru CrosstrekHybrid840 mi

21Subaru ForesterHybrid817 mi

22Toyota CorollaCombustion794 mi

23Honda CivicCombustion794 mi

24Hyundai ElantraCombustion794 mi

25Honda AccordCombustion735 mi

26Nissan RogueCombustion724 mi

27Jeep Grand CherokeeHybrid700 mi

28Honda CR-VCombustion688 mi

29Chevrolet TraxCombustion688 mi

30Subaru ForesterCombustion654 mi

31Subaru CrosstrekCombustion640 mi

32Hyundai TucsonCombustion629 mi

33Chevrolet EquinoxCombustion618 mi

34Kia SportageCombustion607 mi

35Jeep WranglerHybrid588 mi

36Ford MaverickCombustion572 mi

37Ford F-SeriesHybrid548 mi

38Toyota TacomaHybrid537 mi

39Jeep Grand CherokeeCombustion514 mi

40Chevrolet TraverseCombustion502 mi

41Toyota TacomaCombustion490 mi

42Ford ExplorerCombustion490 mi

43Ram PickupCombustion478 mi

44Jeep WranglerCombustion467 mi

45Ford F-SeriesCombustion444 mi

46Chevrolet SilveradoCombustion397 mi

47GMC SierraCombustion397 mi

48GMC SierraCombustion374 mi

49Chevrolet SilveradoCombustion366 mi

Even the Rivian R1S, a large electric SUV, travels 1,278 miles on $100 of home electricity, slightly outperforming the Toyota Prius at 1,237 miles. This highlights how lower electricity costs can offset the higher energy consumption of larger EVs.

Importantly, these figures represent cumulative driving distances across multiple charges, not the range of a single charge. They also assume home electricity rates, meaning trips that rely on public fast charging could cost considerably more.

Hybrids Offer a Middle Ground

Hybrid vehicles occupy much of the middle of the ranking, offering better fuel economy than comparable gasoline-powered models without requiring drivers to plug in.

The Toyota Prius leads this group at 1,237 miles per $100, followed by the Hyundai Elantra at 1,212 miles and Honda Civic at 1,132 miles.

The savings become clearer when comparing versions of the same vehicle. The Toyota Corolla hybrid travels 1,109 miles on $100, compared with 794 miles for the gasoline version, a nearly 40% improvement in driving distance.

Pickup Trucks Are Among the Most Expensive to Fuel

At the opposite end of the ranking, large pickup trucks generally deliver the fewest miles per $100. Their greater size, weight, and energy consumption contribute to higher operating costs.

The gasoline-powered Ford F-Series achieves 444 miles, while its hybrid counterpart improves that figure to 548 miles. Fuel type and energy prices also play an important role in determining how far each vehicle can travel on a fixed budget.

Which Cars Are Winning the Sales Race?

Fuel costs are only one factor in vehicle purchasing decisions. Despite ranking among the most expensive vehicles to fuel, pickup trucks remain U.S. bestsellers.

According to GoodCarBadCar, the Ford F-Series led the market with approximately 562,000 vehicles sold through September 2026, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado at 423,000 and Honda CR-V at 337,000.

Among electric vehicles, the Tesla Model Y remained the clear leader, with an estimated 262,491 U.S. sales, far ahead of the Model 3 at 106,962, according to Car and Driver.

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