2007 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2007 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 97 EPA-rated 2007 SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Ford Escape Hybrid leads at about $1,550 a year (30 MPG), while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 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 Hybrid30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Mercury Mariner Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  3. 3Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Jeep Compass24 MPG $1,938
  6. 6Jeep Patriot24 MPG $1,938
  7. 7Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  8. 8Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  9. 9Honda CR-V23 MPG $2,022
  10. 10Ford Escape23 MPG $2,022
  11. 11Chevrolet HHR23 MPG $2,022
  12. 12Kia Sportage22 MPG $2,114
  13. 13Subaru Forester22 MPG $2,114
  14. 14Toyota Highlander22 MPG $2,114
  15. 15Saturn Vue22 MPG $2,114

All 97 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Escape Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,550
2Mercury Mariner Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
4Saturn Vue Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
5Jeep Compass Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
6Jeep Patriot Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
7Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
8Toyota RAV4 Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
9Honda CR-V Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
10Ford Escape Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
11Chevrolet HHR Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
12Kia Sportage Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
13Subaru Forester Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
14Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
15Saturn Vue Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
16Honda Element Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
17Hyundai Tucson Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
18Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
19Dodge Magnum Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
20Mercury Mariner Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
21Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
22Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
23Chevrolet Equinox Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
24Ford Freestyle Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
25Pontiac Torrent Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
26Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
27Buick Rendezvous Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
28Dodge Nitro Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
29Ford Edge Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
30GMC Acadia Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
31Saturn Outlook Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
32Lincoln MKX Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
33Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
34Jeep Wrangler Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
35Kia Sorento Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
36Honda Pilot Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
37Chrysler Pacifica Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
38Suzuki XL7 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
39Mazda CX-9 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
40Hyundai Veracruz Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
41Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
42Mercedes-Benz R-Class Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
43Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
44GMC Yukon Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
45Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
46Nissan Xterra Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
47Chevrolet TrailBlazer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
48GMC Envoy Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
49Jeep Liberty/Cherokee Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
50Buick Rainier Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
51Cadillac SRX Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
52Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
53Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
54Chevrolet Suburban Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
55Ford Explorer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
56Mercury Mountaineer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
57Dodge Durango Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
58Chevrolet Avalanche Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
59Isuzu Ascender Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
60Saab 9-7 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
61Jeep Commander Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
62Lexus RX Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
63Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
64BMW X3 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
65Land Rover Range Rover Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
66Ford Expedition Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
67Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
68Hummer H3 Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
69Chrysler Aspen Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
70Volvo XC70 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
71Mazda CX-7 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
72Acura RDX Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
73Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
74BMW X5 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
75Infiniti FX35 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
76Volvo XC90 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
77Mitsubishi Endeavor Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
78Subaru Tribeca Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
79Toyota FJ Cruiser Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
80Lincoln Navigator Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
81Nissan Armada Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
82Land Rover LR3 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
83Nissan Pathfinder Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
84Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
85Acura MDX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
86Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
87Porsche Cayenne Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
88Volkswagen Touareg Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
89Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
90Audi Q7 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
91Infiniti FX45 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
92Lexus GX Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
93Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
94Cadillac Escalade Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
95Infiniti QX56 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
96Lexus LX Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
97Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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