2008 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 SUVs

2008 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 Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG 28 MPG
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG 26 MPG
  6. 6Lexus RX Hybrid25 MPG 25 MPG
  7. 7Chevrolet HHR25 MPG 25 MPG
  8. 8Jeep Compass25 MPG 25 MPG
  9. 9Jeep Patriot25 MPG 25 MPG
  10. 10Toyota RAV424 MPG 24 MPG
  11. 11Ford Escape24 MPG 24 MPG
  12. 12Mazda Tribute24 MPG 24 MPG
  13. 13Nissan Rogue24 MPG 24 MPG
  14. 14Honda CR-V23 MPG 23 MPG
  15. 15Subaru Legacy/Outback22 MPG 22 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
2Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
3Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
4Saturn Vue Hybrid SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
5Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVHybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
6Lexus RX Hybrid SUVHybrid 25 MPG — $2,370
7Chevrolet HHR SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
8Jeep Compass SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
9Jeep Patriot SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
10Toyota RAV4 SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
11Ford Escape SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
12Mazda Tribute SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
13Nissan Rogue SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
14Honda CR-V SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
15Subaru Legacy/Outback SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
16Ford Taurus SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
17Kia Sportage SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
18Subaru Forester SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
19Saturn Vue SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
20Honda Element SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
21Mitsubishi Outlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
22Hyundai Tucson SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
23Mercury Mariner SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
24GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
25Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
26Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Diesel SUVDiesel 21 MPG — $2,643
27Dodge Magnum SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
28Mercedes-Benz R-Class Diesel SUVDiesel 21 MPG — $2,643
29Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel SUVDiesel 20 MPG — $2,775
30Lexus RX SUVGas 20 MPG — $2,962

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