2003 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2003 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 66 EPA-rated 2003 SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota RAV4 EV leads at about $1,161 a year (78 MPGe), while the Land Rover Discovery is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median SUV costs $2,906 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 0 hybrid or plug-in model.

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. 3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V22 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. 12Honda Element21 MPG $2,214
  13. 13Mitsubishi Outlander21 MPG $2,214
  14. 14Hyundai Santa Fe20 MPG $2,325
  15. 15Pontiac Aztek20 MPG $2,325

All 66 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota RAV4 EV Electric 78 MPGe 95 mi $1,161
2Toyota RAV4 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
3Chevrolet Tracker Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
4Honda CR-V 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
12Honda Element Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
13Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
14Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
15Pontiac Aztek Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
16Buick Rendezvous Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
17Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
18Subaru Baja Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
19Isuzu Rodeo Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
20Nissan Xterra Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
21Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
22Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
23Mitsubishi Montero Sport Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
24Mitsubishi Nativa Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
25Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
26Chevrolet Blazer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
27Ford Explorer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
28GMC Jimmy Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
29Land Rover Freelander Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
30Infiniti FX35 Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
31Honda Pilot Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
32Jeep Wrangler/TJ Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
33Nissan Pathfinder Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
34Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
35Oldsmobile Bravada Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
36Mercury Mountaineer Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
37Infiniti QX4 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
38Chevrolet TrailBlazer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
39GMC Envoy Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
40Isuzu Axiom Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
41Isuzu Ascender Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
42GMC Yukon Flex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
43Chevrolet Tahoe Flex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
44Dodge Durango Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
45Kia Sorento Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
46Lexus GX Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
47Volvo XC70 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
48Volvo XC90 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
49Chevrolet Suburban Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
50Ford Expedition Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
51Cadillac Escalade Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
52Toyota Sequoia Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
53Chevrolet Avalanche Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
54Lincoln Aviator Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
55Acura MDX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
56Audi Allroad Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
57Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
58Lexus LX Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
59BMW X5 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
60Mitsubishi Montero Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
61Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
62Infiniti FX45 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
63Land Rover Range Rover Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
64Lincoln Navigator Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
65Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
66Land Rover Discovery Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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