2019 rankings · Small SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2019 Small SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 76 EPA-rated 2019 small SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Hyundai Kona EV leads at about $756 a year (120 MPGe), while the Hyundai Nexo is the most expensive to run at $8,852 (61 MPGe). The median small SUV costs $1,914 a year to fuel. The class includes 2 electric and 9 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. 1Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $756
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Jaguar I-Pace76 MPGe $1,196
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid90 MPGe + 35 MPG $1,202
  5. 5Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  6. 6Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  7. 7Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid74 MPGe + 25 MPG $1,545
  8. 8Toyota RAV430 MPG $1,550
  9. 9Honda CR-V30 MPG $1,550
  10. 10Hyundai Kona30 MPG $1,550
  11. 11Subaru Forester29 MPG $1,603
  12. 12Nissan Rogue29 MPG $1,603
  13. 13Subaru Crosstrek29 MPG $1,603
  14. 14Chevrolet Equinox28 MPG $1,661
  15. 15GMC Terrain28 MPG $1,661

All 76 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Hyundai Kona EV Electric 120 MPGe 258 mi $756
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Hybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
3Jaguar I-Pace Electric 76 MPGe 234 mi $1,196
4Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 90 MPGe + 35 MPG 480 mi $1,202
5Nissan Rogue Hybrid Hybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
6Lexus NX Hybrid Hybrid 31 MPG — $1,500
7Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 74 MPGe + 25 MPG 310 mi $1,545
8Toyota RAV4 Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
9Honda CR-V Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
10Hyundai Kona Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Subaru Forester Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Nissan Rogue Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Subaru Crosstrek Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Chevrolet Equinox Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
15GMC Terrain Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Mazda CX-5 Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
17Buick Encore Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
18Chevrolet Trax Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
19Subaru Outback Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
20Ford EcoSport Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
21Mitsubishi Outlander Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
22Jeep Renegade Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
23Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
24Volvo XC40 Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
25Chevrolet Equinox Diesel Diesel 32 MPG — $1,734
26GMC Terrain Diesel Diesel 32 MPG — $1,734
27Jeep Cherokee Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
28Ford Escape Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
29Hyundai Tucson Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
30Jeep Compass Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
31Fiat 500 Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
32Kia Sportage Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
33Hyundai Santa Fe Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
34Kia Sorento Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
35Ford Edge Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
36Volkswagen Tiguan Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
37Buick Envision Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
38Mazda CX-5 Diesel Diesel 29 MPG — $1,914
39Jaguar F-Pace Diesel Diesel 29 MPG — $1,914
40Chevrolet Blazer Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
41Jeep Wrangler Hybrid Hybrid 24 MPG — $1,938
42Mazda CX-9 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
43Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 58 MPGe + 26 MPG 500 mi $1,957
44Land Rover Range Rover Diesel Diesel 28 MPG — $1,982
45Nissan Pathfinder Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
46Lexus RX Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
47Toyota Highlander Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
48Honda Pilot Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
49Lincoln MKC Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
50Lincoln Nautilus Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
51Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 56 MPGe + 25 MPG 350 mi $2,113
52Honda Passport Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
53Cadillac XT5 Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
54Volkswagen Atlas Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
55Acura MDX Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $2,194
56Infiniti QX50 Gas 27 MPG — $2,194
57Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Gas 27 MPG — $2,194
58Dodge Journey Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
59BMW X3 Gas 26 MPG — $2,279
60Cadillac XT4 Gas 26 MPG — $2,279
61Jeep Wrangler Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
62BMW X4 Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
63Lexus NX Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
64Alfa Romeo Stelvio Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
65Acura RDX Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
66Volvo XC60 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
67Audi Q5 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
68Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
69Jaguar F-Pace Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
70Jaguar E-Pace Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
71Acura MDX Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
72Land Rover Discovery Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
73Infiniti QX60 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
74Audi SQ5 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
75Porsche Macan Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
76Hyundai Nexo Fuel cell 61 MPGe 380 mi $8,852

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