2003 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2003 SUVs

2003 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. 2Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG 22 MPG
  3. 3Honda CR-V22 MPG 22 MPG
  4. 4Suzuki Vitara22 MPG 22 MPG
  5. 5Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG 22 MPG
  6. 6Ford Escape22 MPG 22 MPG
  7. 7Mazda Tribute22 MPG 22 MPG
  8. 8Toyota Highlander22 MPG 22 MPG
  9. 9Saturn Vue22 MPG 22 MPG
  10. 10Subaru Forester21 MPG 21 MPG
  11. 11Honda Element21 MPG 21 MPG
  12. 12Mitsubishi Outlander21 MPG 21 MPG
  13. 13Hyundai Santa Fe20 MPG 20 MPG
  14. 14Pontiac Aztek20 MPG 20 MPG
  15. 15Buick Rendezvous20 MPG 20 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota RAV4 SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
2Chevrolet Tracker SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
3Honda CR-V SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
4Suzuki Vitara SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
5Chrysler PT Cruiser SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
6Ford Escape SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
7Mazda Tribute SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
8Toyota Highlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
9Saturn Vue SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
10Subaru Forester SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
11Honda Element SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
12Mitsubishi Outlander SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
13Hyundai Santa Fe SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
14Pontiac Aztek SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
15Buick Rendezvous SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
16Nissan Murano SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
17Subaru Baja SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
18Isuzu Rodeo SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
19Nissan Xterra SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
20Jeep Liberty/Cherokee SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
21Volvo XC70 SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
22Toyota 4Runner SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
23Mitsubishi Montero Sport SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
24Mitsubishi Nativa SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
25Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
26Volvo XC90 SUVGas 18 MPG — $3,292
27Chevrolet Blazer SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
28Ford Explorer SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
29GMC Jimmy SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735
30Acura MDX SUVGas 17 MPG — $3,485

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