2001 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2001 SUVs

2001 gas and hybrid SUVs with the best combined MPG.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Combined MPG
  1. 1Toyota RAV424 MPG 24 MPG
  2. 2Suzuki Vitara23 MPG 23 MPG
  3. 3Ford Escape23 MPG 23 MPG
  4. 4Mazda Tribute23 MPG 23 MPG
  5. 5Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG 22 MPG
  6. 6Toyota Highlander22 MPG 22 MPG
  7. 7Honda CR-V21 MPG 21 MPG
  8. 8Subaru Forester21 MPG 21 MPG
  9. 9Hyundai Santa Fe21 MPG 21 MPG
  10. 10Mitsubishi Nativa20 MPG 20 MPG
  11. 11Chrysler PT Cruiser20 MPG 20 MPG
  12. 12Pontiac Aztek20 MPG 20 MPG
  13. 13Kia Sportage19 MPG 19 MPG
  14. 14Nissan Xterra19 MPG 19 MPG
  15. 15Jeep Cherokee18 MPG 18 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota RAV4 SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
2Suzuki Vitara SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
3Ford Escape SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
4Mazda Tribute SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
5Chevrolet Tracker SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
6Toyota Highlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
7Honda CR-V SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
8Subaru Forester SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
9Hyundai Santa Fe SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
10Mitsubishi Nativa SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
11Chrysler PT Cruiser SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
12Pontiac Aztek SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
13Kia Sportage SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
14Nissan Xterra SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
15Jeep Cherokee SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
16Ford Explorer SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
17Isuzu Rodeo SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
18Mitsubishi Montero Sport SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
19Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
20Volvo V70 XC SUVGas 18 MPG — $3,292
21Chevrolet Blazer SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
22GMC Jimmy SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
23Toyota 4Runner SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
24Jeep Wrangler SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
25Honda Passport SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
26Mercury Mountaineer SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
27Mercedes-Benz ML-Class SUVGas 17 MPG — $3,485
28Acura MDX SUVGas 17 MPG — $3,485
29Nissan Pathfinder SUVGas 16 MPG — $2,906
30Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVGas 16 MPG — $2,906

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