2018 rankings
Most Fuel-Efficient 2018 SUVs
2018 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 MPGFull list
| # | Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Rogue Hybrid | Small SUV | Hybrid | 34 MPG | — | $1,368 |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | Small SUV | Hybrid | 32 MPG | — | $1,453 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Equinox Diesel | Small SUV | Diesel | 32 MPG | — | $1,734 |
| 4 | GMC Terrain Diesel | Small SUV | Diesel | 32 MPG | — | $1,734 |
| 5 | Lexus NX Hybrid | Small SUV | Hybrid | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 6 | Honda CR-V | Small SUV | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 7 | Lexus RX Hybrid | Midsize & Large SUV | Hybrid | 30 MPG | — | $1,975 |
| 8 | Buick Encore | Small SUV | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 9 | Hyundai Kona | Small SUV | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 10 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | Midsize & Large SUV | Hybrid | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 11 | Nissan Rogue | Small SUV | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 12 | Mazda CX-5 Diesel | Small SUV | Diesel | 29 MPG | — | $1,914 |
| 13 | Subaru Crosstrek | Small SUV | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 14 | Jaguar F-Pace Diesel | Small SUV | Diesel | 29 MPG | — | $1,914 |
| 15 | Land Rover Range Rover Diesel | Small SUV | Diesel | 28 MPG | — | $1,982 |
| 16 | Subaru Forester | Small SUV | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 17 | Chevrolet Equinox | Small SUV | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 18 | GMC Terrain | Small SUV | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 19 | Mazda CX-5 | Small SUV | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 20 | Chevrolet Trax | Small SUV | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 21 | Subaru Outback | Small SUV | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 22 | Ford EcoSport | Small SUV | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 23 | Acura MDX Hybrid | Small SUV | Hybrid | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 24 | Mitsubishi Outlander | Small SUV | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 25 | Hyundai Tucson | Small SUV | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 26 | Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | Small SUV | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 27 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Small SUV | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 28 | Kia Sportage | Small SUV | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 29 | Toyota RAV4 | Small SUV | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 30 | Ford Escape | Small SUV | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |