2009 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2009 SUVs

2009 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. 6Chevrolet HHR26 MPG 26 MPG
  7. 7Jeep Compass25 MPG 25 MPG
  8. 8Jeep Patriot25 MPG 25 MPG
  9. 9Toyota RAV424 MPG 24 MPG
  10. 10Ford Escape24 MPG 24 MPG
  11. 11Mazda Tribute24 MPG 24 MPG
  12. 12Nissan Rogue24 MPG 24 MPG
  13. 13Toyota Venza24 MPG 24 MPG
  14. 14Honda CR-V23 MPG 23 MPG
  15. 15Chrysler PT Cruiser23 MPG 23 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
6Chevrolet HHR SUVFlex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
7Jeep Compass SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
8Jeep Patriot SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
9Toyota RAV4 SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
10Ford Escape SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
11Mazda Tribute SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
12Nissan Rogue SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
13Toyota Venza SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
14Honda CR-V SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
15Chrysler PT Cruiser SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
16Mercury Mariner SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
17Subaru Legacy/Outback SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
18Kia Sportage SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
19Subaru Forester SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
20Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
21BMW X5 Diesel SUVDiesel 22 MPG — $2,523
22Toyota Highlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
23Saturn Vue SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
24Honda Element SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
25Mitsubishi Outlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
26Hyundai Tucson SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
27Ford Taurus SUVGas 21 MPG — $2,214
28GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
29Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
30Dodge Durango Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214

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