2014 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2014 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 43 EPA-rated 2014 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 5 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. 2Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Ford Explorer23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5BMW X5 Diesel26 MPG $2,135
  6. 6Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  7. 7Jeep Grand Cherokee20 MPG $2,325
  8. 8Dodge Durango20 MPG $2,325
  9. 9Ford Flex20 MPG $2,325
  10. 10Porsche Cayenne Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  11. 11Volkswagen Touareg Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  12. 12Toyota 4Runner19 MPG $2,447
  13. 13Volvo XC9019 MPG $2,447
  14. 14Cadillac SRX19 MPG $2,447
  15. 15GMC Acadia19 MPG $2,447

All 43 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
2Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
4Ford Explorer Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
5BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
6Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
7Jeep Grand Cherokee Flex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,325
8Dodge Durango Flex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,325
9Ford Flex Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
10Porsche Cayenne Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
11Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
12Toyota 4Runner Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
13Volvo XC90 Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
14Cadillac SRX Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
15GMC Acadia Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
16Buick Enclave Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
17Chevrolet Traverse Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
18Land Rover Range Rover Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
19Audi Q7 Diesel Diesel 22 MPG — $2,523
20BMW X5 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
21Chevrolet Suburban Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
22GMC Yukon Flex-fuel 17 MPG — $2,735
23Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
30BMW X6 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
31Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
32Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
33Nissan Armada Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
34Porsche Cayenne Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
35Volkswagen Touareg Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
36Audi Q7 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
37BMW M Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
38Lexus GX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
39Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
40Land Rover LR4 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
41Infiniti QX80 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
42Lexus LX Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
43Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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