2010 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2010 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 105 EPA-rated 2010 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 $2,583 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 11 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. 5Subaru Legacy/Outback26 MPG $1,788
  6. 6Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  7. 7Chevrolet Equinox26 MPG $1,788
  8. 8Hyundai Tucson26 MPG $1,788
  9. 9Chevrolet HHR26 MPG $1,788
  10. 10GMC Terrain26 MPG $1,788
  11. 11Jeep Compass25 MPG $1,860
  12. 12Jeep Patriot25 MPG $1,860
  13. 13Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  14. 14Honda CR-V24 MPG $1,938
  15. 15Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938

All 105 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
5Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
6Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
7Chevrolet Equinox Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
8Hyundai Tucson Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
9Chevrolet HHR Flex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
10GMC Terrain Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
11Jeep Compass Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
12Jeep Patriot Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
13Toyota RAV4 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
14Honda CR-V Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
15Ford Escape Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
16Mazda Tribute Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
17Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
18Nissan Rogue Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
19Toyota Venza Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
20Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
21Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
22Mercury Mariner Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
23Mazda CX-7 Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
24GMC Yukon Hybrid Hybrid 22 MPG — $2,114
25Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Hybrid 22 MPG — $2,114
26Kia Sportage Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
27Subaru Forester Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
28Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
29Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Hybrid 22 MPG — $2,114
30Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
31Saturn Vue Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
32Honda Element Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
33Chrysler PT Cruiser Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
34Cadillac SRX Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
35Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
36Volvo XC60 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
37Honda Crosstour Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
38Toyota 4Runner Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
39Ford Edge Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
40Lincoln MKX Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
41Ford Flex Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
42Honda Pilot Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
43Toyota FJ Cruiser Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
44GMC Acadia Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
45Hyundai Veracruz Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
46Saturn Outlook Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
47Buick Enclave Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
48Chevrolet Traverse Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
49Lincoln MKT Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
50BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 22 MPG — $2,523
51Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
52Nissan Xterra Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
53Jeep Liberty Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
54Volvo XC90 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
55Volvo XC70 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
56Subaru Tribeca Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
57Dodge Nitro Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
58Mazda CX-9 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
59Kia Borrego Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
60Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Hybrid Hybrid 22 MPG — $2,693
61Chevrolet Suburban Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
62Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
63GMC Yukon Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
64Chevrolet Tahoe Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
65Mercury Mountaineer Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
66Chevrolet Avalanche Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
67Land Rover LR2 Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
68Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
69Audi Q7 Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
70Lexus RX Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
71Acura RDX Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
72Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
73Ford Expedition Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
74Lincoln Navigator Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
75Cadillac Escalade Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
76Toyota Sequoia Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
77Jeep Commander Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
78Hummer H3 Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
79Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
80BMW X3 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
81Audi Q5 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
82Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
83Nissan Armada Flex-fuel 15 MPG — $3,100
84Infiniti FX35 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
85Acura ZDX Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
86Nissan Pathfinder Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
87Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
88BMW X5 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
89Acura MDX Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
90Mitsubishi Endeavor Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
91Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
92BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Hybrid 18 MPG — $3,292
93Lexus GX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
94BMW X6 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
95Porsche Cayenne Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
96Volkswagen Touareg Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
97Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
98Audi Q7 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
99Infiniti FX50 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
100Land Rover Range Rover Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
101Lexus LX Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
102Infiniti QX56 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
103Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
104Land Rover LR4 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
105Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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