2015 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2015 SUVs

2015 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 NX Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  2. 2Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG 31 MPG
  3. 3BMW X3 Diesel30 MPG 30 MPG
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback29 MPG 29 MPG
  5. 5Honda CR-V29 MPG 29 MPG
  6. 6Lexus RX Hybrid29 MPG 29 MPG
  7. 7Mazda CX-529 MPG 29 MPG
  8. 8Subaru Crosstrek29 MPG 29 MPG
  9. 9Volvo V6029 MPG 29 MPG
  10. 10Chevrolet Trax29 MPG 29 MPG
  11. 11Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG 28 MPG
  12. 12Mitsubishi Outlander28 MPG 28 MPG
  13. 13Nissan Rogue28 MPG 28 MPG
  14. 14Buick Encore28 MPG 28 MPG
  15. 15Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class28 MPG 28 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Lexus NX Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
2Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 31 MPG — $1,500
3BMW X3 Diesel Small SUVDiesel 30 MPG — $1,850
4Subaru Legacy/Outback Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
5Honda CR-V Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
6Lexus RX Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
7Mazda CX-5 Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
8Subaru Crosstrek Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
9Volvo V60 Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
10Chevrolet Trax Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
11Toyota Highlander Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
12Mitsubishi Outlander Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
13Nissan Rogue Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
14Buick Encore Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
15Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $2,116
16Subaru Forester Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
17BMW X5 Diesel Midsize & Large SUVDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056
18Volvo XC70 Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
19Volvo XC60 Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
20Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Diesel Small SUVDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056
21Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
22Toyota RAV4 Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
23Ford Escape Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
24Chevrolet Equinox Small SUVFlex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
25GMC Terrain Small SUVFlex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
26Audi Q5 Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
27Audi Q5 Diesel Small SUVDiesel 26 MPG — $2,135
28Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
29Jeep Cherokee Small SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
30Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Midsize & Large SUVDiesel 25 MPG — $2,220

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