2016 rankings · Small SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2016 Small SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 60 EPA-rated 2016 small SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The BYD e6 leads at about $1,269 a year (72 MPGe), while the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is the most expensive to run at $10,800 (50 MPGe). The median small SUV costs $1,956 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 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. 1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
  6. 6Buick Encore30 MPG $1,550
  7. 7Subaru Legacy/Outback29 MPG $1,603
  8. 8Honda CR-V29 MPG $1,603
  9. 9Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
  10. 10Subaru Crosstrek29 MPG $1,603
  11. 11Chevrolet Trax29 MPG $1,603
  12. 12Hyundai Tucson28 MPG $1,661
  13. 13Nissan Rogue28 MPG $1,661
  14. 14Subaru Forester27 MPG $1,722
  15. 15Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722

All 60 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1BYD e6 Electric 72 MPGe 187 mi $1,269
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
3Lexus NX Hybrid Hybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid 31 MPG — $1,500
5Honda HR-V Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
6Buick Encore Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
7Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
8Honda CR-V Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
9Mazda CX-5 Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
10Subaru Crosstrek Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
11Chevrolet Trax Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Hyundai Tucson Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
13Nissan Rogue Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
14Subaru Forester Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
15Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
16Toyota RAV4 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
17Ford Escape Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
18Volvo XC70 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
19Chevrolet Equinox Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Volvo XC60 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
21GMC Terrain Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
22BMW X3 Diesel Diesel 30 MPG — $1,850
23Jeep Cherokee Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
24Jeep Compass Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
25Jeep Patriot Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
26Jeep Renegade Flex-fuel 25 MPG — $1,860
27Fiat 500 X Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
28Kia Sorento Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
29Ford Edge Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
30Mazda CX-9 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
31Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
32Nissan Pathfinder Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
33Kia Sportage Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
34Lexus RX Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
35Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
36Honda Pilot Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
37Lincoln MKC Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
38Toyota Highlander Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
39Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Gas 28 MPG — $2,116
40Audi Q5 Diesel Diesel 26 MPG — $2,135
41Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
42Audi Q5 Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
43Lincoln MKX Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
44Lexus NX Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
45Land Rover Range Rover Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
46BMW X3 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
47Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
48Acura MDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
49Acura RDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
50Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
51Infiniti QX60 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
52BMW X4 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
53Jeep Wrangler Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
54Land Rover Discovery Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
55Audi Q5 Flex-fuel 22 MPG — $2,693
56Buick Envision Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
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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