2004 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2004 SUVs

2004 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 RAV423 MPG 23 MPG
  2. 2Saturn Vue23 MPG 23 MPG
  3. 3Honda CR-V22 MPG 22 MPG
  4. 4Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG 22 MPG
  5. 5Ford Escape22 MPG 22 MPG
  6. 6Mazda Tribute22 MPG 22 MPG
  7. 7Toyota Highlander22 MPG 22 MPG
  8. 8Subaru Forester21 MPG 21 MPG
  9. 9Honda Element21 MPG 21 MPG
  10. 10Mitsubishi Outlander21 MPG 21 MPG
  11. 11Subaru Baja21 MPG 21 MPG
  12. 12Lexus RX20 MPG 20 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 23 MPG — $2,022
2Saturn Vue SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
3Honda CR-V SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
4Chrysler PT Cruiser SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
5Ford Escape SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
6Mazda Tribute SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
7Toyota Highlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
8Subaru Forester SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
9Honda Element SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
10Mitsubishi Outlander SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
11Subaru Baja SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
12Lexus RX SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
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
17Nissan Xterra SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
18Jeep Liberty/Cherokee SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
19Volvo XC90 SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
20Volvo XC70 SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
21Isuzu Rodeo SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
22Toyota 4Runner SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
23Chevrolet Tracker SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
24Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
25Suzuki Vitara SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
26Isuzu Axiom SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
27Mitsubishi Endeavor SUVGas 18 MPG — $3,292
28BMW X3 SUVGas 18 MPG — $3,292
29Volkswagen Touareg Diesel SUVDiesel 18 MPG — $3,083
30Mitsubishi Montero Sport SUVGas 17 MPG — $2,735

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