2008 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2008 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 101 EPA-rated 2008 SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Ford Escape Hybrid leads at about $1,453 a year (32 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 8 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 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 6Chevrolet HHR25 MPG $1,860
  7. 7Jeep Compass25 MPG $1,860
  8. 8Jeep Patriot25 MPG $1,860
  9. 9Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  10. 10Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  11. 11Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  12. 12Nissan Rogue24 MPG $1,938
  13. 13Honda CR-V23 MPG $2,022
  14. 14Subaru Legacy/Outback22 MPG $2,114
  15. 15Ford Taurus22 MPG $2,114

All 101 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Escape Hybrid Hybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
2Mazda Tribute Hybrid Hybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
3Mercury Mariner Hybrid Hybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
4Saturn Vue Hybrid Hybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
5Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
6Chevrolet HHR Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
7Jeep Compass Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
8Jeep Patriot Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
9Toyota RAV4 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
10Ford Escape Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
11Mazda Tribute Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
12Nissan Rogue Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
13Honda CR-V Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
14Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
15Ford Taurus Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
16Kia Sportage Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
17Subaru Forester Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
18Saturn Vue Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
19Honda Element Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
20Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
21Hyundai Tucson Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
22Mercury Mariner Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
23GMC Yukon Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
24Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
25Dodge Magnum Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
26Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
27Toyota Highlander Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
28Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 25 MPG — $2,370
29Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
30Jeep Liberty Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
31Chevrolet Equinox Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
32Pontiac Torrent Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
33Dodge Nitro Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
34Ford Edge Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
35GMC Acadia Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
36Saturn Outlook Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
37Lincoln MKX Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
38Buick Enclave Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
39Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
40Jeep Wrangler Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
41Kia Sorento Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
42Honda Pilot Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
43Chrysler Pacifica Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
44Subaru Tribeca Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
45Suzuki XL7 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
46Mazda CX-9 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
47Hyundai Veracruz Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
48Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
49Mercedes-Benz R-Class Diesel Diesel 21 MPG — $2,643
50Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
51Nissan Xterra Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
52Chevrolet TrailBlazer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
53GMC Envoy Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
54Cadillac SRX Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
55Land Rover LR2 Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
56Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
57Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
58Chevrolet Suburban Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
59GMC Yukon Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
60Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
61Mercury Mountaineer Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
62Dodge Durango Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
63Chevrolet Avalanche Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
64Isuzu Ascender Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
65Saab 9-7 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
66Jeep Commander Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
67Lexus RX Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
68BMW X3 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
69Land Rover Range Rover Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
70Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
71Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
72Hummer H3 Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
73Chrysler Aspen Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
74Mazda CX-7 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
75Acura RDX Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
76Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 17 MPG — $3,265
77BMW X5 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
78Infiniti FX35 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
79Mitsubishi Endeavor Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
80Toyota FJ Cruiser Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
81Ford Expedition Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
82Lincoln Navigator Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
83Nissan Armada Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
84Land Rover LR3 Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
85Nissan Pathfinder Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
86Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
87Acura MDX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
88Volvo XC70 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
89Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
90BMW X6 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
91Volvo XC90 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
92Porsche Cayenne Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
93Volkswagen Touareg Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
94Audi Q7 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
95Lexus GX Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
96Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
97Lexus LX Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
98Cadillac Escalade Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
99Infiniti FX45 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
100Infiniti QX56 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
101Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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