2005 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2005 SUVs

2005 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. 1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG 29 MPG
  2. 2Ford Escape24 MPG 24 MPG
  3. 3Mazda Tribute24 MPG 24 MPG
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG 23 MPG
  5. 5Toyota RAV423 MPG 23 MPG
  6. 6Honda CR-V23 MPG 23 MPG
  7. 7Subaru Forester23 MPG 23 MPG
  8. 8Saturn Vue23 MPG 23 MPG
  9. 9Kia Sportage22 MPG 22 MPG
  10. 10Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG 22 MPG
  11. 11Toyota Highlander22 MPG 22 MPG
  12. 12Mitsubishi Outlander22 MPG 22 MPG
  13. 13Hyundai Tucson22 MPG 22 MPG
  14. 14Honda Element21 MPG 21 MPG
  15. 15Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Diesel21 MPG 21 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
2Ford Escape SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
3Mazda Tribute SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
4Subaru Legacy/Outback SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
5Toyota RAV4 SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
6Honda CR-V SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
7Subaru Forester SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
8Saturn Vue SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
9Kia Sportage SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
10Chrysler PT Cruiser SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
11Toyota Highlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
12Mitsubishi Outlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
13Hyundai Tucson SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
14Honda Element SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
15Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Diesel SUVDiesel 21 MPG — $2,643
16Subaru Baja SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
17Dodge Magnum SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
18Mercury Mariner SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
19Lexus RX SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
20Hyundai Santa Fe SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
21Jeep Liberty/Cherokee SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
22Nissan Murano SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
23Ford Freestyle SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
24Pontiac Aztek SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
25Buick Rendezvous SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
26Volvo XC70 SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118
27Chevrolet Equinox SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
28Toyota 4Runner SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
29Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583
30Infiniti FX35 SUVGas 18 MPG — $2,583

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