2006 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2006 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 82 EPA-rated 2006 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 $2,735 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 5 hybrid or plug-in models.

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. 2Lexus RX Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  3. 3Mazda Tribute Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  5. 5Mercury Mariner Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  6. 6Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  7. 7Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  8. 8Honda CR-V23 MPG $2,022
  9. 9Ford Escape23 MPG $2,022
  10. 10Mazda Tribute23 MPG $2,022
  11. 11Saturn Vue23 MPG $2,022
  12. 12Chevrolet HHR23 MPG $2,022
  13. 13Kia Sportage22 MPG $2,114
  14. 14Subaru Forester22 MPG $2,114
  15. 15Chrysler PT Cruiser22 MPG $2,114

All 82 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Escape Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
2Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
3Mazda Tribute Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
5Mercury Mariner Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
6Toyota RAV4 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
7Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
8Honda CR-V Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
9Ford Escape Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
10Mazda Tribute Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
11Saturn Vue Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
12Chevrolet HHR Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
13Kia Sportage Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
14Subaru Forester Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
15Chrysler PT Cruiser Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
16Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
17Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
18Subaru Baja Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
19Hyundai Tucson Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
20Honda Element Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
21Dodge Magnum Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
22Mercury Mariner Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
24Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
25Ford Freestyle Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
26Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
27Buick Rendezvous Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
28Chevrolet Equinox Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
29Pontiac Torrent Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
30Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
31Infiniti FX35 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
32Honda Pilot Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
33Chrysler Pacifica Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
34Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
35Nissan Pathfinder Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
36Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
37Nissan Xterra Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
38GMC Envoy Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
39Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
40Jeep Wrangler/TJ Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
41Buick Rainier Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
42Cadillac SRX Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
43Ford Explorer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
44GMC Yukon Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
45Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
46Mercury Mountaineer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
47Dodge Durango Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
48Chevrolet TrailBlazer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
49Isuzu Ascender Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
50Kia Sorento Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
51Saab 9-7 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
52Jeep Commander Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
53Hummer H3 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
54Lexus RX Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
55Chevrolet Suburban Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
56Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
57Volvo XC70 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
58Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
59Volvo XC90 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
60Mitsubishi Endeavor Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
61BMW X3 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
62Subaru Tribeca Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
63Land Rover Range Rover Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
64Ford Expedition Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
65Chevrolet Avalanche Flex-fuel 14 MPG — $3,321
66Infiniti QX56 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
67Nissan Armada Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
68Land Rover LR3 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
69Acura MDX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
70Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
71Lexus LX Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
72Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
73BMW X5 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
74Volkswagen Touareg Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
75Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
76Mitsubishi Montero Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
77Infiniti FX45 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
78Lexus GX Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
79Porsche Cayenne Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
80Cadillac Escalade Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
81Lincoln Navigator Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
82Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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