2027 rankings · Small SUVs
Most Fuel-Efficient 2027 Small SUVs, Ranked
We ranked all 48 EPA-rated 2027 small SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota bZ leads at about $688 a year (131 MPGe), while the Genesis GV70 is the most expensive to run at $2,693 (22 MPG). The median small SUV costs $1,550 a year to fuel. The class includes 14 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)All 48 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota bZ | Electric | 131 MPGe | 314 mi | $688 |
| 2 | Subaru Uncharted | Electric | 129 MPGe | 308 mi | $694 |
| 3 | Subaru Solterra | Electric | 120 MPGe | 288 mi | $756 |
| 4 | Kia EV3 | Electric | 115 MPGe | 321 mi | $778 |
| 5 | Toyota C-HR EV | Electric | 117 MPGe | 287 mi | $783 |
| 6 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Electric | 115 MPGe | 318 mi | $783 |
| 7 | Subaru Trailseeker | Electric | 117 MPGe | 281 mi | $783 |
| 8 | Tesla Model Y | Electric | 114 MPGe | 328 mi | $810 |
| 9 | Genesis GV60 | Electric | 110 MPGe | 306 mi | $826 |
| 10 | Chevrolet Equinox EV | Electric | 108 MPGe | 319 mi | $840 |
| 11 | Chevrolet Blazer EV | Electric | 104 MPGe | 312 mi | $872 |
| 12 | Kia Niro | Hybrid | 50 MPG | — | $930 |
| 13 | MINI Countryman EV | Electric | 98 MPGe | 216 mi | $934 |
| 14 | Cadillac Lyriq | Electric | 92 MPGe | 326 mi | $994 |
| 15 | Kia Sportage Hybrid | Hybrid | 41 MPG | — | $1,134 |
| 16 | Honda CR-V Hybrid | Hybrid | 40 MPG | — | $1,162 |
| 17 | VinFast VF 7 | Electric | 76 MPGe | 209 mi | $1,199 |
| 18 | Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 83 MPGe + 36 MPG | 470 mi | $1,212 |
| 19 | Kia Sorento Hybrid | Hybrid | 37 MPG | — | $1,257 |
| 20 | Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 MPG | — | $1,292 |
| 21 | Hyundai Kona | Gas | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 22 | Nissan Kicks | Gas | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 23 | Hyundai Venue | Gas | 31 MPG | — | $1,500 |
| 24 | Honda CR-V | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 25 | Kia Seltos | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 26 | Volkswagen Taos | Gas | 30 MPG | — | $1,550 |
| 27 | Volkswagen Tiguan | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 28 | Subaru Crosstrek | Gas | 29 MPG | — | $1,603 |
| 29 | Kia Sportage | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $1,661 |
| 30 | Mitsubishi Outlander | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 31 | Chevrolet Equinox | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 32 | Subaru Outback | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $1,722 |
| 33 | Kia Sorento | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 34 | GMC Terrain | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $1,788 |
| 35 | Volkswagen Atlas | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 36 | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 37 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 38 | Audi Q3 | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $1,938 |
| 39 | Nissan Murano | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,022 |
| 40 | BMW X1 | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| 41 | BMW X2 | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| 42 | MINI Countryman | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| 44 | Jeep Wrangler | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 45 | Volvo XC60 Hybrid | Hybrid | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| 46 | Audi SQ5 | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 47 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| 48 | Genesis GV70 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |