2001 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2001 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 50 EPA-rated 2001 SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota RAV4 EV leads at about $1,269 a year (72 MPGe), while the Lincoln Navigator is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median SUV costs $2,735 a year to fuel. The class includes 2 electric and 0 hybrid or plug-in models.

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

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV72 MPGe $1,269
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Suzuki Vitara23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Ford Escape23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Mazda Tribute23 MPG $2,022
  6. 6Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  7. 7Toyota Highlander22 MPG $2,114
  8. 8Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  9. 9Subaru Forester21 MPG $2,214
  10. 10Hyundai Santa Fe21 MPG $2,214
  11. 11Mitsubishi Nativa20 MPG $2,325
  12. 12Chrysler PT Cruiser20 MPG $2,325
  13. 13Pontiac Aztek20 MPG $2,325
  14. 14Ford Explorer EV39 MPGe $2,349
  15. 15Kia Sportage19 MPG $2,447

All 50 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota RAV4 EV Electric 72 MPGe 88 mi $1,269
2Toyota RAV4 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
3Suzuki Vitara Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
4Ford Escape Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
5Mazda Tribute Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
6Chevrolet Tracker Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
7Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
8Honda CR-V Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
9Subaru Forester Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
10Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
11Mitsubishi Nativa Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
12Chrysler PT Cruiser Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
13Pontiac Aztek Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
14Ford Explorer EV Electric 39 MPGe 38 mi $2,349
15Kia Sportage Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
16Nissan Xterra Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
17Jeep Cherokee Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
18Ford Explorer Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
19Isuzu Rodeo Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
20Mitsubishi Montero Sport Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
21Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
22Chevrolet Blazer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
23GMC Jimmy Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
24Toyota 4Runner Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
25Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
26Honda Passport Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
27Mercury Mountaineer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
28Nissan Pathfinder Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
29Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
30Ford Expedition Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
31GMC Yukon Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
32Isuzu Trooper Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
33Oldsmobile Bravada Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
34Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
35Infiniti QX4 Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
36Isuzu Vehicross Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
37Volvo V70 XC Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
38Chevrolet Suburban Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
39Dodge Durango Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
40Toyota Sequoia Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
41Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
42Acura MDX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
43Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
44Lexus LX Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
45BMW X5 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
46Audi Allroad Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
47Mitsubishi Montero Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
48Land Rover Range Rover Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
49Land Rover Discovery Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
50Lincoln Navigator Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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