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SUVs With the Best Gas Mileage

March 20, 2014

With the price of gas still high, fuel efficiency is an important consideration when looking to purchase a new car. Historically, SUVs were never considered very fuel efficient, however, that has changed over the last few years as car manufacturers realize car buyers need space, but also don't want to get charged exorbitant amounts at the pump.

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 and CarsDirect 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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