SUVs With the Best Gas Mileage
March 20, 2014
Consumer Reports recently put a list together of what they consider the most fuel efficient SUVs on the market today. The list of 36 vehicles is topped by the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited in the #1 spot, with an overall MPG of 27. Next on the list is the Lexus RX 450h, followed by the Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium at #3. Below is a look at the full list of 36 SUVs.
If you're considering purchasing any of these SUVs, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle, CarsDirect and RydeShopper to see the lowest prices local dealers are offering on these vehicles.
Rank | SUV | CR Overall MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited | 27 | 23 | 29 |
2 | Lexus RX 450h | 26 | 22 | 31 |
3 | Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium | 26 | 19 | 34 |
4 | Mini Countryman S | 26 | 19 | 33 |
5 | Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium | 26 | 18 | 35 |
6 | Mazda CX-5 Touring 2.0L | 25 | 19 | 32 |
7 | Mazda CX-5 Touring 2.5L | 25 | 19 | 32 |
8 | Nissan Juke SV | 24 | 18 | 31 |
9 | Toyota RAV4 XLE | 24 | 18 | 31 |
10 | Volkswagen Touareg TDI | 24 | 17 | 31 |
11 | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE | 23 | 18 | 28 |
12 | Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | 23 | 17 | 30 |
13 | Mitsubishi Outlander SE | 23 | 17 | 30 |
14 | BMW X1 xiDrive28i | 23 | 16 | 32 |
15 | Buick Encore Leather | 23 | 16 | 32 |
16 | Honda CR-V EX | 23 | 16 | 32 |
17 | BMW X3 xDrive28i | 23 | 16 | 30 |
18 | Nissan Rogue Select | 22 | 17 | 27 |
19 | Kia Sportage LX (4-cyl.) | 22 | 16 | 30 |
20 | Hyundai Tucson GLS | 22 | 16 | 28 |
21 | Ford Escape SE | 22 | 15 | 31 |
22 | Jeep Cherokee Latitude (4-cyl.) | 22 | 15 | 31 |
23 | Ford Escape Titanium | 22 | 15 | 29 |
24 | Jeep Compass Latitude | 22 | 15 | 29 |
25 | Acura RDX | 22 | 14 | 31 |
26 | Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | 21 | 16 | 27 |
27 | Kia Sportage SX (turbo) | 21 | 15 | 29 |
28 | Jeep Patriot Latitude | 21 | 15 | 28 |
29 | Lexus RX350 | 21 | 15 | 27 |
30 | Honda Crosstour EX-L | 21 | 14 | 32 |
31 | Chevrolet Equinox 1LT (4-cyl.) | 21 | 14 | 30 |
32 | Audi Q5 Premium Plus | 21 | 14 | 29 |
33 | Ford Edge SEL (4-cyl.) | 21 | 14 | 29 |
34 | Jeep Cherokee Limited (V6) | 21 | 14 | 29 |
35 | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure | 21 | 14 | 29 |
36 | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | 21 | 14 | 29 |
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