2012 rankings
Most Fuel-Efficient 2012 SUVs
2012 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 MPGFull list
| # | Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Escape Hybrid | SUV | Hybrid | 32 MPG | — | $1,453 |
| 2 | Lexus RX Hybrid | SUV | Hybrid | 29 MPG | — | $2,043 |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | SUV | Hybrid | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Outlander | SUV | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 5 | Honda CR-V | SUV | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 6 | Chevrolet Equinox | SUV | Flex-fuel | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 7 | GMC Terrain | SUV | Flex-fuel | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 8 | Subaru Legacy/Outback | SUV | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 9 | Kia Sportage | SUV | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 10 | Ford Escape | SUV | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 11 | Hyundai Tucson | SUV | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 12 | Jeep Compass | SUV | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 13 | Jeep Patriot | SUV | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 14 | Nissan Rogue | SUV | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 15 | Toyota RAV4 | SUV | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 16 | Kia Sorento | SUV | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 17 | Ford Edge | SUV | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 18 | Volkswagen Tiguan | SUV | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| 19 | Honda Crosstour | SUV | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 20 | Ford Explorer | SUV | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 21 | Subaru Forester | SUV | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 22 | Hyundai Santa Fe | SUV | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 23 | Toyota Venza | SUV | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 24 | Chevrolet Captiva | SUV | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 25 | Land Rover Range Rover | SUV | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| 26 | Suzuki Grand Vitara | SUV | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 27 | Toyota Highlander | SUV | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 28 | Volkswagen Touareg Diesel | SUV | Diesel | 22 MPG | — | $2,523 |
| 29 | Mazda CX-7 | SUV | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 30 | Dodge Journey | SUV | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |