2022 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2022 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 69 EPA-rated 2022 midsize & large SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model X leads at about $894 a year (102 MPGe), while the Lamborghini Urus is the most expensive to run at $4,232 (14 MPG). The median midsize or large SUV costs $2,576 a year to fuel. The class includes 6 electric and 20 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 X102 MPGe $894
  2. 2Audi Q4 e-tron95 MPGe $961
  3. 3BMW iX86 MPGe $1,053
  4. 4Audi e-tron78 MPGe $1,172
  5. 5Audi e-tron S75 MPGe $1,212
  6. 6Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
  7. 7Rivian R1S69 MPGe $1,312
  8. 8Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid66 MPGe + 26 MPG $1,665
  9. 9Ford Explorer Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
  10. 10Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,777
  11. 11Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
  12. 12GMC Acadia25 MPG $1,860
  13. 13Ford Explorer24 MPG $1,938
  14. 14Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
  15. 15Subaru Ascent23 MPG $2,022

All 69 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Tesla Model X Electric 102 MPGe 348 mi $894
2Audi Q4 e-tron Electric 95 MPGe 241 mi $961
3BMW iX Electric 86 MPGe 324 mi $1,053
4Audi e-tron Electric 78 MPGe 222 mi $1,172
5Audi e-tron S Electric 75 MPGe 212 mi $1,212
6Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
7Rivian R1S Electric 69 MPGe 316 mi $1,312
8Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 66 MPGe + 26 MPG 530 mi $1,665
9Ford Explorer Hybrid Hybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
10Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 56 MPGe + 23 MPG 470 mi $1,777
11Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 56 MPGe + 23 MPG 460 mi $1,833
12GMC Acadia Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
13Ford Explorer Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
14Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
15Subaru Ascent Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
16Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
17Hyundai Palisade Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
18BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 50 MPGe + 20 MPG 400 mi $2,208
19Dodge Durango Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
20Lincoln Aviator Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
21Buick Enclave Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
22Chevrolet Traverse Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
23Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel Diesel 24 MPG — $2,312
24Volvo XC90 Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
25Chevrolet Suburban Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
26GMC Yukon Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
27Cadillac Escalade Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
28Ford Expedition Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
29Lincoln Navigator Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
30Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 46 MPGe + 21 MPG 430 mi $2,470
31Land Rover Range Rover Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
32BMW X5 Hybrid Hybrid 23 MPG — $2,576
33BMW X6 Hybrid Hybrid 23 MPG — $2,576
34Infiniti QX60 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
35Genesis GV80 Gas 23 MPG — $2,576
36Audi Q7 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
37Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid Hybrid 22 MPG — $2,693
38Land Rover Range Rover Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 42 MPGe + 19 MPG 480 mi $2,694
39Chevrolet Suburban Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
40Toyota 4Runner Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
41GMC Yukon Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
42Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
43Land Rover Discovery Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
44BMW X7 Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
45Jeep Wagoneer Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,938
46Audi Q7 Hybrid Hybrid 20 MPG — $2,962
47Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Hybrid Hybrid 20 MPG — $2,962
48Audi Q8 Hybrid 20 MPG — $2,962
49Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
50Land Rover Defender Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
51Land Rover Defender Hybrid Hybrid 19 MPG — $3,118
52Lexus LX Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
53Porsche Cayenne Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
54BMW X5 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
55BMW X6 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
56Maserati Levante Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
57Bentley Bentayga Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
58Jeep Grand Wagoneer Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
59BMW X7 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
60Audi SQ7 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
61Audi SQ8 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
62Cadillac Escalade Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
63Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
64Lexus GX Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
65Nissan Armada Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
66Infiniti QX80 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
67Aston Martin DBX V8 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
68Audi RS Q8 Hybrid 15 MPG — $3,950
69Lamborghini Urus Gas 14 MPG — $4,232

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