2017 rankings · Small SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2017 Small SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 58 EPA-rated 2017 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 $1,938 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 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. 1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
  2. 2Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda CR-V30 MPG $1,550
  6. 6Buick Encore30 MPG $1,550
  7. 7Subaru Legacy/Outback29 MPG $1,603
  8. 8Nissan Rogue29 MPG $1,603
  9. 9Subaru Crosstrek29 MPG $1,603
  10. 10Subaru Forester28 MPG $1,661
  11. 11Hyundai Tucson28 MPG $1,661
  12. 12Chevrolet Trax28 MPG $1,661
  13. 13Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  14. 14Mazda CX-527 MPG $1,722
  15. 15Kia Sportage26 MPG $1,788

All 58 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1BYD e6 Electric 72 MPGe 187 mi $1,269
2Nissan Rogue Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
4Lexus NX Hybrid Hybrid 31 MPG — $1,500
5Honda CR-V Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
6Buick Encore Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
7Subaru Legacy/Outback Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
8Nissan Rogue Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
9Subaru Crosstrek Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
10Subaru Forester Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
11Hyundai Tucson Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
12Chevrolet Trax Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
13Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
14Mazda CX-5 Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
15Kia Sportage Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
16Toyota RAV4 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
17Ford Escape Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
18Jeep Compass Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
19Volvo XC60 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Jeep Cherokee Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
21Chevrolet Equinox Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
22Jeep Patriot Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
23GMC Terrain Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
24Jeep Renegade Flex-fuel 25 MPG — $1,860
25Fiat 500 X Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
26Buick Envision Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
27Jaguar F-Pace Diesel Diesel 29 MPG — $1,914
28Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
29Kia Sorento Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
30Ford Edge Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
31Mazda CX-9 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
32Nissan Pathfinder Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
33Lexus RX Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
34Toyota Highlander Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
35Honda Pilot Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
36Lincoln MKC Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
37Cadillac XT5 Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
38Acura MDX Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $2,194
39Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Gas 27 MPG — $2,194
40Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
41Lincoln MKX Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
42Lexus NX Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
43Land Rover Range Rover Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
44BMW X3 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
45Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
46Acura MDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
47Acura RDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
48BMW X4 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
49Jeep Wrangler Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
50Land Rover Discovery Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
51Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
52Audi Q5 Flex-fuel 22 MPG — $2,693
53Infiniti QX60 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
54Porsche Macan Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
55Jaguar F-Pace Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
56Infiniti QX70 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
57Audi SQ5 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
58Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Fuel cell 50 MPGe 265 mi $10,800

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