2013 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2013 SUVs

2013 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. 1Lexus RX Hybrid29 MPG 29 MPG
  2. 2Mazda CX-529 MPG 29 MPG
  3. 3Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG 28 MPG
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek28 MPG 28 MPG
  5. 5Buick Encore28 MPG 28 MPG
  6. 6Subaru Legacy/Outback27 MPG 27 MPG
  7. 7Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG 27 MPG
  8. 8Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Diesel27 MPG 27 MPG
  9. 9Toyota RAV426 MPG 26 MPG
  10. 10Honda CR-V26 MPG 26 MPG
  11. 11Ford Escape26 MPG 26 MPG
  12. 12Chevrolet Equinox26 MPG 26 MPG
  13. 13GMC Terrain26 MPG 26 MPG
  14. 14Audi Q5 Hybrid26 MPG 26 MPG
  15. 15Kia Sportage25 MPG 25 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Lexus RX Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
2Mazda CX-5 Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
4Subaru Crosstrek Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
5Buick Encore Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
6Subaru Legacy/Outback Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
7Mitsubishi Outlander Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
8Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Diesel Small SUVDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056
9Toyota RAV4 Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
10Honda CR-V Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
11Ford Escape Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
12Chevrolet Equinox Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
13GMC Terrain Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
14Audi Q5 Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
15Kia Sportage Small SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
16Hyundai Tucson Small SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
17Jeep Compass Small SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
18Jeep Patriot Small SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
19Nissan Rogue Small SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
20Honda Crosstour Small SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
21Hyundai Santa Fe Small SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
22Kia Sorento Small SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
23BMW X3 Small SUVGas 24 MPG — $2,469
24Ford Edge Small SUVGas 24 MPG — $1,938
25Ford Explorer Midsize & Large SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
26Subaru Forester Small SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,022
27Porsche Cayenne Diesel Midsize & Large SUVDiesel 23 MPG — $2,413
28Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Midsize & Large SUVDiesel 23 MPG — $2,413
29Acura RDX Small SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,576
30Volkswagen Tiguan Small SUVGas 23 MPG — $2,576

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