2016 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2016 SUVs

2016 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. 1Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  2. 2Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  3. 3Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG 31 MPG
  4. 4Honda HR-V31 MPG 31 MPG
  5. 5Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG 30 MPG
  6. 6BMW X3 Diesel30 MPG 30 MPG
  7. 7Buick Encore30 MPG 30 MPG
  8. 8Subaru Legacy/Outback29 MPG 29 MPG
  9. 9Honda CR-V29 MPG 29 MPG
  10. 10Mazda CX-529 MPG 29 MPG
  11. 11Subaru Crosstrek29 MPG 29 MPG
  12. 12Chevrolet Trax29 MPG 29 MPG
  13. 13Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG 28 MPG
  14. 14Hyundai Tucson28 MPG 28 MPG
  15. 15Nissan Rogue28 MPG 28 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
2Lexus NX Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
3Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 31 MPG — $1,500
4Honda HR-V Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
5Lexus RX Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
6BMW X3 Diesel Small SUVDiesel 30 MPG — $1,850
7Buick Encore Small SUVGas 30 MPG — $1,550
8Subaru Legacy/Outback Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
9Honda CR-V Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
10Mazda CX-5 Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
11Subaru Crosstrek Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Chevrolet Trax Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Toyota Highlander Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
14Hyundai Tucson Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
15Nissan Rogue Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $2,116
17Subaru Forester Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
18Mitsubishi Outlander Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
19Toyota RAV4 Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Ford Escape Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
21Volvo XC70 Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
22Chevrolet Equinox Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
23Volvo XC60 Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
24GMC Terrain Small SUVGas 26 MPG — $1,788
25Audi Q5 Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
26Audi Q5 Diesel Small SUVDiesel 26 MPG — $2,135
27Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
28Jeep Cherokee Small SUVGas 25 MPG — $1,860
29Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Midsize & Large SUVDiesel 25 MPG — $2,220
30BMW X5 Diesel Midsize & Large SUVDiesel 25 MPG — $2,220

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