2005 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2005 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 76 EPA-rated 2005 SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Ford Escape Hybrid leads at about $1,603 a year (29 MPG), while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median SUV costs $2,821 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 1 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. 1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  6. 6Honda CR-V23 MPG $2,022
  7. 7Subaru Forester23 MPG $2,022
  8. 8Saturn Vue23 MPG $2,022
  9. 9Kia Sportage22 MPG $2,114
  10. 10Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG $2,114
  11. 11Toyota Highlander22 MPG $2,114
  12. 12Mitsubishi Outlander22 MPG $2,114
  13. 13Hyundai Tucson22 MPG $2,114
  14. 14Honda Element21 MPG $2,214
  15. 15Subaru Baja21 MPG $2,214

All 76 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Escape Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
2Ford Escape Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
3Mazda Tribute Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
4Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
5Toyota RAV4 Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
6Honda CR-V Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
7Subaru Forester Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
8Saturn Vue Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
9Kia Sportage Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
10Chrysler PT Cruiser Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
11Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
12Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
13Hyundai Tucson Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
14Honda Element Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
15Subaru Baja Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
16Dodge Magnum Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
17Mercury Mariner Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
18Lexus RX Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
19Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
20Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
21Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
22Ford Freestyle Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
23Pontiac Aztek Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
24Buick Rendezvous Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
25Chevrolet Equinox Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
26Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
27Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
28Infiniti FX35 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
29Chrysler Pacifica Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
30Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
31Chevrolet Blazer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
32Nissan Pathfinder Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
33Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
34Nissan Xterra Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
35Land Rover Freelander Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
36Honda Pilot Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
37Jeep Wrangler/TJ Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
38Cadillac SRX Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
39Ford Explorer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
40GMC Yukon Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
41Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
42Mercury Mountaineer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
43Dodge Durango Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
44Chevrolet TrailBlazer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
45GMC Envoy Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
46Isuzu Ascender Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
47Kia Sorento Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
48Buick Rainier Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
49Saab 9-7 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
50Chevrolet Suburban Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
51Cadillac Escalade Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
52Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
53Chevrolet Avalanche Flex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
54Lexus GX Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
55Volvo XC70 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
56Volvo XC90 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
57Mitsubishi Endeavor Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
58BMW X3 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
59Ford Expedition Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
60Infiniti QX56 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
61Nissan Armada Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
62Land Rover LR3 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
63Acura MDX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
64Audi Allroad Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
65Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
66Lexus LX Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
67BMW X5 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
68Volkswagen Touareg Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
69Mitsubishi Montero Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
70Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
71Infiniti FX45 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
72Porsche Cayenne Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
73Lincoln Navigator Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
74Lincoln Aviator Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
75Land Rover Range Rover Gas 12 MPG — $4,938
76Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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