2018 rankings · Small SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2018 Small SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 68 EPA-rated 2018 small SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The BYD e6 leads at about $1,258 a year (72 MPGe), while the Audi SQ5 is the most expensive to run at $2,821 (21 MPG). The median small SUV costs $1,938 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 8 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 $1,258
  2. 2Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid74 MPGe + 25 MPG $1,545
  6. 6Honda CR-V30 MPG $1,550
  7. 7Buick Encore30 MPG $1,550
  8. 8Hyundai Kona30 MPG $1,550
  9. 9Nissan Rogue29 MPG $1,603
  10. 10Subaru Crosstrek29 MPG $1,603
  11. 11Subaru Forester28 MPG $1,661
  12. 12Chevrolet Equinox28 MPG $1,661
  13. 13GMC Terrain28 MPG $1,661
  14. 14Mazda CX-528 MPG $1,661
  15. 15Chevrolet Trax28 MPG $1,661

All 68 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1BYD e6 Electric 72 MPGe 187 mi $1,258
2Nissan Rogue Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
4Lexus NX Hybrid Hybrid 31 MPG — $1,500
5Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 74 MPGe + 25 MPG 310 mi $1,545
6Honda CR-V Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
7Buick Encore Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
8Hyundai Kona Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
9Nissan Rogue Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
10Subaru Crosstrek Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
11Subaru Forester Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
12Chevrolet Equinox Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
13GMC Terrain Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
14Mazda CX-5 Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
15Chevrolet Trax Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Subaru Outback Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
17Ford EcoSport Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
18Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
19Hyundai Tucson Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
20Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
21Chevrolet Equinox Diesel Diesel 32 MPG — $1,734
22GMC Terrain Diesel Diesel 32 MPG — $1,734
23Kia Sportage Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
24Toyota RAV4 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
25Ford Escape Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
26Jeep Compass Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
27Jeep Cherokee Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
28Jeep Renegade Flex-fuel 25 MPG — $1,860
29Fiat 500 X Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
30Buick Envision Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
31Mazda CX-5 Diesel Diesel 29 MPG — $1,914
32Jaguar F-Pace Diesel Diesel 29 MPG — $1,914
33Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 59 MPGe + 26 MPG 370 mi $1,924
34Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
35Kia Sorento Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
36Ford Edge Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
37Mazda CX-9 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
38Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
39Volkswagen Atlas Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
40Land Rover Range Rover Diesel Diesel 28 MPG — $1,982
41Nissan Pathfinder Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
42Lexus RX Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
43Toyota Highlander Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
44Honda Pilot Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
45Lincoln MKC Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
46Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 56 MPGe + 25 MPG 350 mi $2,113
47Cadillac XT5 Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
48Acura MDX Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $2,194
49Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Gas 27 MPG — $2,194
50Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
51Jeep Wrangler Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
52Lincoln MKX Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
53BMW X3 Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
54Audi Q5 Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
55Lexus NX Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
56Jeep Wrangler Hybrid Hybrid 24 MPG — $2,469
57Volvo XC60 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
58Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
59Jaguar F-Pace Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
60Alfa Romeo Stelvio Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
61Jaguar E-Pace Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
62Acura MDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
63Acura RDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
64BMW X4 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
65Land Rover Discovery Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
66Infiniti QX60 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
67Porsche Macan Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
68Audi SQ5 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821

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