2009 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2009 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 109 EPA-rated 2009 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 $4,938 (12 MPG). The median SUV costs $2,583 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 10 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 HHR26 MPG $1,788
  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. 13Toyota Venza24 MPG $1,938
  14. 14Honda CR-V23 MPG $2,022
  15. 15Chrysler PT Cruiser23 MPG $2,022

All 109 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 Flex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
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
13Toyota Venza Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
14Honda CR-V Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
15Chrysler PT Cruiser Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
16Mercury Mariner Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
17Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
18Kia Sportage Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
19Subaru Forester Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
20Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
21Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
22Saturn Vue Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
23Honda Element Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
24Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
25Hyundai Tucson Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
26Ford Taurus Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
27GMC Yukon Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
28Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
29Dodge Durango Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
30Chrysler Aspen Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
31Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
32Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Hybrid 20 MPG — $2,325
33Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
34Chevrolet Equinox Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
35Pontiac Torrent Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
36Honda Pilot Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
37Suzuki XL7 Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
38Ford Edge Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
39GMC Acadia Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
40Saturn Outlook Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
41Lincoln MKX Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
42Buick Enclave Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
43Ford Flex Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
44Chevrolet Traverse Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
45BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 22 MPG — $2,523
46Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
47Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
48Nissan Xterra Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
49Jeep Liberty Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
50Kia Sorento Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
51Volvo XC70 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
52Cadillac SRX Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
53Subaru Tribeca Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
54Dodge Nitro Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
55Mazda CX-9 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
56Hyundai Veracruz Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
57Kia Borrego Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
58Volvo XC60 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
59Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
60GMC Yukon Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
61Chevrolet Tahoe Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
62Mercury Mountaineer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
63Chevrolet TrailBlazer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
64GMC Envoy Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
65Volvo XC90 Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
66Land Rover LR2 Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
67Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
68Audi Q7 Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
69Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
70Chevrolet Suburban Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
71Ford Expedition Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
72Lincoln Navigator Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
73Dodge Durango Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
74Chevrolet Avalanche Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
75Isuzu Ascender Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
76Saab 9-7 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
77Jeep Commander Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
78Hummer H3 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
79Chrysler Aspen Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
80Lexus RX Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
81Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
82BMW X3 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
83Mazda CX-7 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
84Audi Q5 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
85Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
86Cadillac Escalade Flex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
87Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
88Infiniti FX35 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
89Acura RDX Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
90Nissan Pathfinder Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
91Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
92BMW X5 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
93Mitsubishi Endeavor Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
94Toyota FJ Cruiser Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
95Nissan Armada Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
96Acura MDX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
97BMW X6 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
98Porsche Cayenne Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
99Volkswagen Touareg Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
100Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
101Audi Q7 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
102Infiniti FX50 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
103Land Rover Range Rover Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
104Lexus GX Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
105Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
106Lexus LX Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
107Infiniti QX56 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
108Land Rover LR3 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
109Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 12 MPG — $4,938

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