2006 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2006 SUVs

2006 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. 2Lexus RX Hybrid27 MPG 27 MPG
  3. 3Mazda Tribute Hybrid27 MPG 27 MPG
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid27 MPG 27 MPG
  5. 5Mercury Mariner Hybrid27 MPG 27 MPG
  6. 6Toyota RAV424 MPG 24 MPG
  7. 7Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG 23 MPG
  8. 8Honda CR-V23 MPG 23 MPG
  9. 9Ford Escape23 MPG 23 MPG
  10. 10Mazda Tribute23 MPG 23 MPG
  11. 11Saturn Vue23 MPG 23 MPG
  12. 12Chevrolet HHR23 MPG 23 MPG
  13. 13Kia Sportage22 MPG 22 MPG
  14. 14Subaru Forester22 MPG 22 MPG
  15. 15Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG 22 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
2Lexus RX Hybrid SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
3Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
5Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
6Toyota RAV4 SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
7Subaru Legacy/Outback SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
8Honda CR-V SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
9Ford Escape SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
10Mazda Tribute SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
11Saturn Vue SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
12Chevrolet HHR SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
13Kia Sportage SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
14Subaru Forester SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
15Chrysler PT Cruiser SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
16Toyota Highlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
17Mitsubishi Outlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
18Subaru Baja SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
19Hyundai Tucson SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
20Honda Element SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
21Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Diesel SUVDiesel 21 MPG — $2,643
22Dodge Magnum SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Mercury Mariner SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
24Lexus RX SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,962
25Hyundai Santa Fe SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
26Nissan Murano SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
27Ford Freestyle SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,325
28Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
29Buick Rendezvous SUVGas 19 MPG — $2,447
30Volvo XC70 SUVGas 19 MPG — $3,118

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