2014 rankings · Small SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2014 Small SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 55 EPA-rated 2014 small SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota RAV4 EV leads at about $1,188 a year (76 MPGe), while the Audi SQ5 is the most expensive to run at $3,118 (19 MPG). The median small SUV costs $2,056 a year to fuel. The class includes 2 electric and 3 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. 3Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Nissan Rogue28 MPG $1,661
  6. 6Subaru Crosstrek28 MPG $1,661
  7. 7Buick Encore28 MPG $1,661
  8. 8Subaru Legacy/Outback27 MPG $1,722
  9. 9Subaru Forester27 MPG $1,722
  10. 10Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  11. 11Toyota RAV426 MPG $1,788
  12. 12Honda CR-V26 MPG $1,788
  13. 13Ford Escape26 MPG $1,788
  14. 14Chevrolet Equinox26 MPG $1,788
  15. 15GMC Terrain26 MPG $1,788

All 55 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
3Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,550
4Mazda CX-5 Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
5Nissan Rogue Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
6Subaru Crosstrek Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
7Buick Encore Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
8Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
9Subaru Forester Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
10Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
11Toyota RAV4 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
12Honda CR-V Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
13Ford Escape Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
14Chevrolet Equinox Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
15GMC Terrain Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
16Jeep Cherokee Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
17Hyundai Tucson Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
18Jeep Compass Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
19Jeep Patriot Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
20Honda Crosstour Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
21Ford Edge Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
22Kia Sportage Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
23Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
24Toyota Venza Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
25Lincoln MKT Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
26Chevrolet Captiva Flex-fuel 23 MPG — $2,022
27Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
28Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Diesel Diesel 27 MPG — $2,056
29Nissan Pathfinder Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
30Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
31Kia Sorento Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
32Audi Q5 Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
33Lexus RX Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
34Volvo XC70 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
35Lincoln MKX Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
36Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
37Volvo XC60 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
38Audi Q5 Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
39Nissan Murano Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
40Honda Pilot Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
41Mazda CX-9 Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
42BMW X3 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
43Acura MDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
44Acura RDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
45Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
46Jeep Wrangler Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
47Nissan Xterra Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
48Subaru Tribeca Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
49Toyota FJ Cruiser Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
50Audi Q5 Flex-fuel 22 MPG — $2,693
51Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
52Infiniti QX60 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
53Land Rover LR2 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
54Infiniti QX70 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
55Audi SQ5 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118

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