2021 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2021 SUVs

2021 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 MPG
  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid41 MPG 41 MPG
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  3. 3Toyota Venza Hybrid39 MPG 39 MPG
  4. 4Honda CR-V Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  5. 5Kia Sorento Hybrid37 MPG 37 MPG
  6. 6Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  7. 7Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid34 MPG 34 MPG
  8. 8Nissan Rogue33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Chevrolet TrailBlazer31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Buick Encore31 MPG 31 MPG
  11. 11Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG 31 MPG
  12. 12Kia Seltos31 MPG 31 MPG
  13. 13Toyota RAV430 MPG 30 MPG
  14. 14Honda CR-V30 MPG 30 MPG
  15. 15Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG 30 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Ford Escape Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
3Toyota Venza Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
4Honda CR-V Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
5Kia Sorento Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
6Toyota Highlander Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
7Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
8Nissan Rogue Small SUVGas 33 MPG — $1,409
9Chevrolet TrailBlazer Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Buick Encore Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
11Lexus NX Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 31 MPG — $1,500
12Kia Seltos Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
13Toyota RAV4 Small SUVGas 30 MPG — $1,550
14Honda CR-V Small SUVGas 30 MPG — $1,550
15Lexus RX Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
16Ford Escape Small SUVGas 30 MPG — $1,550
17Subaru Crosstrek Small SUVGas 30 MPG — $1,550
18Hyundai Kona Small SUVGas 30 MPG — $1,550
19Subaru Forester Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
20Subaru Outback Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603
21Chevrolet Equinox Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
22Mazda CX-5 Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
23Chevrolet Trax Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
24Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $2,116
25Ford EcoSport Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
26Mazda CX-30 Small SUVGas 28 MPG — $1,661
27Ford Explorer Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
28Mitsubishi Outlander Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722
29BMW X3 Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $2,194
30GMC Terrain Small SUVGas 27 MPG — $1,722

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