2011 rankings · SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2011 SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 104 EPA-rated 2011 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 $2,485 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 12 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. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 6Chevrolet Equinox26 MPG $1,788
  7. 7Chevrolet HHR26 MPG $1,788
  8. 8GMC Terrain26 MPG $1,788
  9. 9Subaru Legacy/Outback25 MPG $1,860
  10. 10Kia Sportage25 MPG $1,860
  11. 11Ford Escape25 MPG $1,860
  12. 12Mazda Tribute25 MPG $1,860
  13. 13Hyundai Tucson25 MPG $1,860
  14. 14Jeep Compass25 MPG $1,860
  15. 15Jeep Patriot25 MPG $1,860

All 104 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
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
5Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
6Chevrolet Equinox Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
7Chevrolet HHR Flex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
8GMC Terrain Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
9Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
10Kia Sportage Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
11Ford Escape Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
12Mazda Tribute Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
13Hyundai Tucson Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
14Jeep Compass Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
15Jeep Patriot Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
16Toyota RAV4 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
17Honda CR-V Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
18Kia Sorento Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
19Nissan Rogue Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
20Subaru Forester Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
21Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
22Mercury Mariner Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
23Mazda CX-7 Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
24Toyota Venza Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
25Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
26Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
27Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
28Honda Element Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
29Dodge Journey Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
30GMC Yukon Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
31Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
32Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
33Volvo XC70 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
34Ford Edge Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
35Lincoln MKX Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
36Volvo XC60 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
37Honda Crosstour Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
38Ford Explorer Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
39Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
40Cadillac SRX Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
41Saab 9-4 Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
42Toyota 4Runner Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
43Dodge Durango Flex-fuel 19 MPG — $2,447
44Honda Pilot Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
45Toyota FJ Cruiser Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
46Mazda CX-9 Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
47GMC Acadia Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
48Hyundai Veracruz Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
49Buick Enclave Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
50Ford Flex Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
51Chevrolet Traverse Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
52Lincoln MKT Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
53BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 22 MPG — $2,523
54Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 22 MPG — $2,523
55Jeep Grand Cherokee Flex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
56Nissan Xterra Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
57Jeep Liberty Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
58Volvo XC90 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
59Subaru Tribeca Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
60Dodge Nitro Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
61Land Rover LR2 Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
62Kia Borrego Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
63Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Hybrid Hybrid 22 MPG — $2,693
64Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
65Audi Q5 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
66Chevrolet Suburban Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
67Jeep Wrangler Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
68GMC Yukon Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
69Chevrolet Tahoe Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
70Chevrolet Avalanche Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
71Audi Q7 Diesel Diesel 20 MPG — $2,775
72Lexus RX Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
73Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
74BMW X3 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
75Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
76Acura RDX Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
77Ford Expedition Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
78Lincoln Navigator Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
79Cadillac Escalade Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
80Toyota Sequoia Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
81Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
82Nissan Armada Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
83BMW X5 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
84Infiniti FX35 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
85Porsche Cayenne Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
86Volkswagen Touareg Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
87BMW X6 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
88Acura ZDX Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
89Acura MDX Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
90Mitsubishi Endeavor Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
91Audi Q7 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
92Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
93BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Hybrid 18 MPG — $3,292
94Nissan Pathfinder Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
95Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
96Lexus GX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
97Infiniti QX56 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
98Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
99Infiniti FX50 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
100Land Rover Range Rover Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
101Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
102Lexus LX Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
103Land Rover LR4 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
104Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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