2015 rankings · Small SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2015 Small SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 60 EPA-rated 2015 small SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Lexus NX Hybrid leads at about $1,453 a year (32 MPG), while the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is the most expensive to run at $10,800 (50 MPGe). The median small SUV costs $2,022 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 4 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. 1Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Subaru Legacy/Outback29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Honda CR-V29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
  6. 6Subaru Crosstrek29 MPG $1,603
  7. 7Volvo V6029 MPG $1,603
  8. 8Chevrolet Trax29 MPG $1,603
  9. 9Mitsubishi Outlander28 MPG $1,661
  10. 10Nissan Rogue28 MPG $1,661
  11. 11Buick Encore28 MPG $1,661
  12. 12Subaru Forester27 MPG $1,722
  13. 13Volvo XC7027 MPG $1,722
  14. 14Volvo XC6027 MPG $1,722
  15. 15Toyota RAV426 MPG $1,788

All 60 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Lexus NX Hybrid Hybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
2Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid 31 MPG — $1,500
3Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
4Honda CR-V Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
5Mazda CX-5 Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
6Subaru Crosstrek Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
7Volvo V60 Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
8Chevrolet Trax Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
9Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
10Nissan Rogue Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
11Buick Encore Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
12Subaru Forester Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
13Volvo XC70 Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
14Volvo XC60 Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
15Toyota RAV4 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
16Ford Escape Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
17Chevrolet Equinox Flex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
18GMC Terrain Flex-fuel 26 MPG — $1,788
19BMW X3 Diesel Diesel 30 MPG — $1,850
20Jeep Cherokee Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
21Hyundai Tucson Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
22Jeep Compass Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
23Jeep Patriot Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
24Honda Crosstour Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
25Jeep Renegade Flex-fuel 25 MPG — $1,860
26Ford Edge Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
27Nissan Pathfinder Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
28Kia Sportage Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
29Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
30Kia Sorento Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
31Toyota Venza Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
32Chevrolet Captiva Flex-fuel 23 MPG — $2,022
33Lincoln MKC Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
34Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
35Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Diesel Diesel 27 MPG — $2,056
36Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
37Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Gas 28 MPG — $2,116
38Audi Q5 Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
39Lexus RX Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
40Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
41Audi Q5 Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
42Honda Pilot Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
43Lincoln MKX Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
44Lexus NX Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
45Mazda CX-9 Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
46BMW X3 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
47Acura MDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
48Acura RDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
49Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
50Infiniti QX60 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
51BMW X4 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
52Jeep Wrangler Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
53Nissan Xterra Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
54Audi Q5 Flex-fuel 22 MPG — $2,693
55Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
56Land Rover LR2 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
57Infiniti QX70 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
58Audi SQ5 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
59Porsche Macan Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Fuel cell 50 MPGe 265 mi $10,800

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