2013 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2013 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 45 EPA-rated 2013 midsize & large SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid leads at about $1,661 a year (28 MPG), while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 MPG). The median midsize or large SUV costs $2,735 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 6 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. 1Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  2. 2Ford Explorer23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3GMC Yukon Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Cadillac Escalade Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  6. 6Ford Flex20 MPG $2,325
  7. 7Porsche Cayenne Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  8. 8Volkswagen Touareg Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  9. 9Toyota 4Runner19 MPG $2,447
  10. 10Jeep Grand Cherokee19 MPG $2,447
  11. 11Dodge Durango19 MPG $2,447
  12. 12Volvo XC9019 MPG $2,447
  13. 13Cadillac SRX19 MPG $2,447
  14. 14GMC Acadia19 MPG $2,447
  15. 15Buick Enclave19 MPG $2,447

All 45 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
2Ford Explorer Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
3GMC Yukon Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
4Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
5Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
6Ford Flex Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
7Porsche Cayenne Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
8Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
9Toyota 4Runner Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
10Jeep Grand Cherokee Flex-fuel 19 MPG — $2,447
11Dodge Durango Flex-fuel 19 MPG — $2,447
12Volvo XC90 Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
13Cadillac SRX Flex-fuel 19 MPG — $2,447
14GMC Acadia Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
15Buick Enclave Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
16Chevrolet Traverse Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
17BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 22 MPG — $2,523
18Audi Q7 Diesel Diesel 22 MPG — $2,523
19Land Rover Range Rover Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
20Chevrolet Suburban Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
21GMC Yukon Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
22Chevrolet Tahoe Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
23Chevrolet Avalanche Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
24Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
25Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
26Ford Expedition Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
27Lincoln Navigator Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
28Cadillac Escalade Flex-fuel 16 MPG — $2,906
29Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Flex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,962
30Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
31Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
32Nissan Armada Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
33BMW X5 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
34Porsche Cayenne Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
35Volkswagen Touareg Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
36BMW X6 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
37Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
38Audi Q7 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
39BMW M Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
40Lexus GX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
41Infiniti QX56 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
42Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
43Lexus LX Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
44Land Rover LR4 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
45Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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