2011 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2011 SUVs

2011 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. 4Lexus RX Hybrid29 MPG 29 MPG
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG 28 MPG
  6. 6Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG 27 MPG
  7. 7Chevrolet Equinox26 MPG 26 MPG
  8. 8Chevrolet HHR26 MPG 26 MPG
  9. 9GMC Terrain26 MPG 26 MPG
  10. 10Subaru Legacy/Outback25 MPG 25 MPG
  11. 11Kia Sportage25 MPG 25 MPG
  12. 12Ford Escape25 MPG 25 MPG
  13. 13Mazda Tribute25 MPG 25 MPG
  14. 14Hyundai Tucson25 MPG 25 MPG
  15. 15Jeep Compass25 MPG 25 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
4Lexus RX Hybrid SUVHybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
5Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
6Mitsubishi Outlander SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
7Chevrolet Equinox SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
8Chevrolet HHR SUVFlex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
9GMC Terrain SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
10Subaru Legacy/Outback SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
11Kia Sportage SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
12Ford Escape SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
13Mazda Tribute SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
14Hyundai Tucson SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
15Jeep Compass SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
16Jeep Patriot SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
17Toyota RAV4 SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
18Honda CR-V SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
19Kia Sorento SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
20Nissan Rogue SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
21Subaru Forester SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
22Hyundai Santa Fe SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
23Mercury Mariner SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
24Mazda CX-7 SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
25Toyota Venza SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
26Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Hybrid SUVHybrid 22 MPG — $2,693
27Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
28BMW X5 Diesel SUVDiesel 22 MPG — $2,523
29Toyota Highlander SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114
30Honda Element SUVGas 22 MPG — $2,114

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