Ford · model year 2026
2026 Ford Maverick AWD
Pickup · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Where it places
- 05 Fuel-efficient pickup trucks
Ordered by combined MPG #5 of 103 - 355 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #355 of 1,172 - 368 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #368 of 1,362 - 528 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #528 of 2,158 - 48 Ford cars
Every model year, newest first #48 of 3,957
Against fuel-efficient pickup trucks
The CarCody take
The 2026 Ford Maverick AWD is a small pickup with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, gasoline power, and part-time four-wheel drive. It returns 25 MPG combined, with 22 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,700, and tailpipe CO2 is 355 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 25 MPG combined fuel economy
- 30 MPG highway rating
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Automatic 8-spd transmission
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo engine
Watch for
- 22 MPG city rating
- $2,700 listed annual fuel cost
- 355 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small pickup with part-time 4WD Highway-heavy pickup use Buyers comparing Ford pickups by MPG
The 2026 Ford Maverick AWD makes sense for someone seeking a compact pickup format with part-time four-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 25 MPG combined rating is moderate, with stronger highway economy than city economy. Budget for the stated $2,700 annual fuel cost, and note the 355 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure. Buyers focused on urban mileage should weigh the 22 MPG city rating carefully, while highway-heavy drivers may find the 30 MPG rating more relevant.
What it is
The 2026 Ford Maverick AWD is a pickup in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class. It uses gasoline and part-time 4-Wheel Drive.
Power comes from a 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo engine paired with an automatic 8-spd transmission.
The numbers
The defining figure is 25 MPG combined. That means about 25 miles for each gallon in combined city and highway driving.
City driving is rated at 22 MPG. Highway driving is rated at 30 MPG, so the road figure is higher than the stop-and-go figure.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $2,700. Your actual bill will follow how much city and highway driving you do, but this is the car's stated yearly estimate.
Tailpipe emissions are 355 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the Maverick's 25 MPG combined figure as a starting point when comparing small four-wheel-drive pickups in fuel-efficient pickup trucks.
Who it suits
This Maverick fits a buyer who wants a gasoline pickup with part-time 4WD and a clear 25 MPG combined rating.
It also suits drivers whose routes include highway miles, where its rating reaches 30 MPG.
Trade-offs
City mileage is lower at 22 MPG, and the vehicle's listed annual fuel cost is $2,700.
The powertrain combines a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic and part-time 4WD. It runs on gasoline and produces 355 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Maverick AWD if a small pickup body and part-time four-wheel drive matter more than minimizing fuel use in town.
Its 25 MPG combined rating gives a straightforward running-cost reference, while the 30 MPG highway figure favors longer road trips. The 22 MPG city figure and $2,700 yearly fuel estimate set the cost side of the decision.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 25 MPG
- City MPG
- 22 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 355 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Pickup
- EPA size class
- Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Ford Maverick AWD's combined MPG?
It is rated at 25 MPG combined.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The Maverick AWD is rated at 22 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,700.
What drivetrain does the Maverick AWD use?
It has part-time 4-Wheel Drive.
What engine and transmission are included?
It uses a 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo engine with an automatic 8-spd transmission.
What kind of vehicle is it?
It is a gasoline pickup in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 355 grams per mile.
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