2020 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2020 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 55 EPA-rated 2020 midsize & large SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model X leads at about $869 a year (105 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 15 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 X105 MPGe $869
  2. 2Audi e-tron77 MPGe $1,188
  3. 3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
  4. 4Ford Explorer Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
  6. 6Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid55 MPGe + 27 MPG $1,924
  7. 7Ford Explorer24 MPG $1,938
  8. 8GMC Acadia24 MPG $1,938
  9. 9Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
  10. 10Subaru Ascent23 MPG $2,022
  11. 11Hyundai Palisade22 MPG $2,114
  12. 12Jeep Grand Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  13. 13Dodge Durango21 MPG $2,214
  14. 14Lincoln Aviator21 MPG $2,214
  15. 15Buick Enclave21 MPG $2,214

All 55 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Tesla Model X Electric 105 MPGe 351 mi $869
2Audi e-tron Electric 77 MPGe 218 mi $1,188
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid Hybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 56 MPGe + 23 MPG 460 mi $1,833
6Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 55 MPGe + 27 MPG 520 mi $1,924
7Ford Explorer Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
8GMC Acadia Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
9Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
10Subaru Ascent Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
11Hyundai Palisade Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
12Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
13Dodge Durango Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
14Lincoln Aviator Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
15Buick Enclave Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
16Chevrolet Traverse Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
17Land Rover Range Rover Diesel Diesel 24 MPG — $2,312
18Volvo XC90 Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
19Land Rover Discovery Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
20Ford Expedition Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
21Lincoln Navigator Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
22Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 41 MPGe + 21 MPG 420 mi $2,509
23Bentley Bentayga Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 45 MPGe + 19 MPG 390 mi $2,544
24Land Rover Range Rover Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
25BMW X5 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
26BMW X6 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
27Chevrolet Suburban Flex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
28GMC Yukon Flex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
29Chevrolet Tahoe Flex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
30BMW X7 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
31Land Rover Range Rover Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 42 MPGe + 19 MPG 480 mi $2,694
32Toyota 4Runner Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
33Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
34Audi Q7 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
35Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
36Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
37Nissan Armada Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
38Porsche Cayenne Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
39Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
40Land Rover Defender Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
41Land Rover Defender Hybrid Hybrid 19 MPG — $3,118
42Audi Q7 Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $3,292
43Audi Q8 Hybrid 18 MPG — $3,292
44Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
45Cadillac Escalade Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
46Maserati Levante Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
47Bentley Bentayga Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
48Audi SQ7 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
49Audi SQ8 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
50Lexus GX Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
51Infiniti QX80 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
52Audi RS Q8 Hybrid 15 MPG — $3,950
53Lexus LX Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
54Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
55Lamborghini Urus Gas 14 MPG — $4,232

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