2013 rankings · Small SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2013 Small SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 54 EPA-rated 2013 small SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota RAV4 EV leads at about $1,188 a year (76 MPGe), while the Infiniti FX50 is the most expensive to run at $3,703 (16 MPG). The median small SUV costs $2,085 a year to fuel. The class includes 2 electric and 2 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 RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2BYD e663 MPGe $1,458
  3. 3Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Buick Encore28 MPG $1,661
  6. 6Subaru Legacy/Outback27 MPG $1,722
  7. 7Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  8. 8Toyota RAV426 MPG $1,788
  9. 9Honda CR-V26 MPG $1,788
  10. 10Ford Escape26 MPG $1,788
  11. 11Chevrolet Equinox26 MPG $1,788
  12. 12GMC Terrain26 MPG $1,788
  13. 13Kia Sportage25 MPG $1,860
  14. 14Hyundai Tucson25 MPG $1,860
  15. 15Jeep Compass25 MPG $1,860

All 54 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota RAV4 EV Electric 76 MPGe 103 mi $1,188
2BYD e6 Electric 63 MPGe 127 mi $1,458
3Mazda CX-5 Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
4Subaru Crosstrek Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
5Buick Encore Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
6Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
7Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
8Toyota RAV4 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
9Honda CR-V Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
10Ford Escape Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
11Chevrolet Equinox Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
12GMC Terrain Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
13Kia Sportage Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
14Hyundai Tucson Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
15Jeep Compass Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
16Jeep Patriot Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
17Nissan Rogue Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
18Honda Crosstour Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
19Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
20Kia Sorento Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
21Ford Edge Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
22Subaru Forester Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
23Toyota Venza Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
24Lincoln MKT Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
25Chevrolet Captiva Flex-fuel 23 MPG — $2,022
26Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
27Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Diesel Diesel 27 MPG — $2,056
28Nissan Pathfinder Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
29Suzuki Grand Vitara Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
30Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
31Lexus RX Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
32Volvo XC70 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
33Lincoln MKX Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
34Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
35Volvo XC60 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
36Audi Q5 Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
37Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
38Honda Pilot Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
39Mazda CX-9 Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
40BMW X3 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
41Acura RDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
42Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
43Audi Q5 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
44Jeep Wrangler Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
45Nissan Xterra Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
46Subaru Tribeca Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
47Toyota FJ Cruiser Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
48Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
49Infiniti JX35 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
50Land Rover LR2 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
51Acura ZDX Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
52Infiniti FX37 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
53Acura MDX Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
54Infiniti FX50 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703

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