2019 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2019 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 46 EPA-rated 2019 midsize & large SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model X leads at about $945 a year (96 MPGe), while the Lamborghini Urus is the most expensive to run at $4,232 (14 MPG). The median midsize or large SUV costs $2,583 a year to fuel. The class includes 2 electric and 7 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. 1Tesla Model X96 MPGe $945
  2. 2Audi e-tron74 MPGe $1,231
  3. 3Toyota Highlander Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
  5. 5Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid58 MPGe + 25 MPG $2,013
  6. 6GMC Acadia23 MPG $2,022
  7. 7Subaru Ascent23 MPG $2,022
  8. 8Ford Explorer22 MPG $2,114
  9. 9Jeep Grand Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  10. 10Dodge Durango21 MPG $2,214
  11. 11Buick Enclave21 MPG $2,214
  12. 12Chevrolet Traverse21 MPG $2,214
  13. 13Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel24 MPG $2,312
  14. 14Ford Expedition20 MPG $2,325
  15. 15Land Rover Range Rover25 MPG $2,370

All 46 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Tesla Model X Electric 96 MPGe 325 mi $945
2Audi e-tron Electric 74 MPGe 204 mi $1,231
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
4Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
5Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 58 MPGe + 25 MPG 490 mi $2,013
6GMC Acadia Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
7Subaru Ascent Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
8Ford Explorer Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
9Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
10Dodge Durango Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
11Buick Enclave Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
12Chevrolet Traverse Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
13Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Diesel 24 MPG — $2,312
14Ford Expedition Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
15Land Rover Range Rover Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
16Land Rover Discovery Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
17Lincoln Navigator Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
18Ford Flex Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
19Lincoln MKT Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
20Volvo XC90 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
21Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 46 MPGe + 21 MPG 430 mi $2,527
22Chevrolet Suburban Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
23Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
24GMC Yukon Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
25Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
26BMW X5 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
27BMW X7 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
28Land Rover Range Rover Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 42 MPGe + 19 MPG 480 mi $2,694
29Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
30Porsche Cayenne Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
31Audi Q7 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
32Nissan Armada Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
33BMW X6 Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
34Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
35Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
36Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
37Audi Q8 Hybrid 19 MPG — $3,118
38Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
39Cadillac Escalade Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
40Maserati Levante Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
41Bentley Bentayga Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
42Lexus GX Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
43Infiniti QX80 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
44Lexus LX Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
45Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
46Lamborghini Urus Gas 14 MPG — $4,232

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