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2026 GMC Canyon MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 GMC Canyon is a full-size pickup offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2025 model. Among 21 full-size pickups rated for 2026, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 19 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #20 of 21 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 GMC Canyon's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	19	8.1	12.4
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2026 Full-Size Pickups

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1Rivian R1T87 MPGe $1,048
2Tesla Cybertruck79 MPGe $1,158
3Chevrolet Silverado EV70 MPGe $1,291
4GMC Sierra EV68 MPGe $1,336
5Ford F150 Hybrid24 MPG $1,938
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20GMC Canyon20 MPG $2,325
21Jeep Gladiator19 MPG $2,447

2026 CanyonOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,214/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Canyon MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.7L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Canyon 2WD	Gas	19 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
4WD · 2.7L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Canyon 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
4WD · 2.7L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD · 2.7L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Canyon AT4X 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	17 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD · 2.7L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD	Gas	16 MPG	16 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.7L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 443 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2026 GMC Canyon vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Silverado 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Tundra 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Silverado Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Silverado Diesel saves $105/yr vs Ford F150 21 MPG · $2,214/yr F150 saves $111/yr vs Nissan Frontier 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Frontier saves $111/yr vs Chevrolet Colorado 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Colorado saves $111/yr vs Jeep Gladiator 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Canyon saves $122/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 GMC Canyon?

Up to 20 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 GMC Canyon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 GMC Canyon?