2002 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2002 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 58 EPA-rated 2002 SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota RAV4 EV leads at about $1,161 a year (78 MPGe), while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median SUV costs $2,906 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 EV78 MPGe $1,161
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Honda CR-V23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Suzuki Vitara22 MPG $2,114
  6. 6Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  7. 7Ford Escape22 MPG $2,114
  8. 8Mazda Tribute22 MPG $2,114
  9. 9Toyota Highlander22 MPG $2,114
  10. 10Saturn Vue22 MPG $2,114
  11. 11Subaru Forester21 MPG $2,214
  12. 12Mitsubishi Nativa20 MPG $2,325
  13. 13Hyundai Santa Fe20 MPG $2,325
  14. 14Pontiac Aztek20 MPG $2,325
  15. 15Buick Rendezvous20 MPG $2,325

All 58 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota RAV4 EV Electric 78 MPGe 95 mi $1,161
2Toyota RAV4 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
3Honda CR-V Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
4Chevrolet Tracker Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
5Suzuki Vitara Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
6Chrysler PT Cruiser Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
7Ford Escape Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
8Mazda Tribute Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
9Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
10Saturn Vue Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
11Subaru Forester Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
12Mitsubishi Nativa Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
13Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
14Pontiac Aztek Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
15Buick Rendezvous Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
16Ford Explorer EV Electric 39 MPGe 38 mi $2,349
17Kia Sportage Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
18Nissan Xterra Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
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
23Ford Explorer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
24GMC Jimmy Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
25Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
26Honda Passport Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
27Jeep Liberty Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
28Nissan Pathfinder Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
29Toyota 4Runner Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
30Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
31Oldsmobile Bravada Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
32Ford Expedition Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
33Mercury Mountaineer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
34Chevrolet TrailBlazer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
35GMC Envoy Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
36Isuzu Axiom Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
37Volvo V70 XC Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
38GMC Yukon Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
39Isuzu Trooper Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
40Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
41Infiniti QX4 Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
42Dodge Durango Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
43Chevrolet Suburban Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
44Cadillac Escalade Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
45Toyota Sequoia Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
46Chevrolet Avalanche Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
47Acura MDX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
48Land Rover Freelander Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
49Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
50Lexus LX Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
51BMW X5 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
52Audi Allroad Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
53Mitsubishi Montero Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
54Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
55Land Rover Discovery Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
56Lincoln Navigator Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
57Land Rover Range Rover Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
58Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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