Last updated: July 26, 2026

Most Fuel Efficient SUVs in 2026

Ranked by highest EPA combined MPG across all model years. Each suv appears once with its peak figure — whether gas or hybrid.

Annual fuel cost is based on EPA estimates at current national-average prices. Reliability scores sit alongside MPG so you can find suvs that save fuel without sacrificing dependability.

Top SUVs by Combined MPG

#VehicleBest YearMPGScoreRatingFuel Cost
1KIA Sportage202543 MPG82/100Excellent$1,400–$2,400/yr
2Lexus UX202643 MPG84/100Excellent$1,400/yr
3Toyota Corolla Cross202642 MPG94/100Excellent$1,400–$2,000/yr
4Ford Escape202241 MPG62/100Good$1,450–$2,300/yr
5Lexus NX202640 MPG88/100Excellent$1,750–$2,900/yr
6Honda CR-V202640 MPG83/100Excellent$1,500–$2,050/yr
7Toyota RAV4202340 MPG80/100Excellent$1,500–$2,150/yr
8Toyota Venza202439 MPG80/100Excellent$1,550/yr
9Hyundai Tucson202638 MPG80/100Excellent$1,600–$2,300/yr
10Mazda CX-5202638 MPG94/100Excellent$1,600–$2,400/yr
11Mazda CX-50202638 MPG76/100Good$1,600–$2,400/yr
12KIA Sorento202637 MPG80/100Excellent$1,600–$2,600/yr
13Jeep Cherokee202637 MPG76/100Good$1,600/yr
14Subaru Crosstrek202636 MPG94/100Excellent$1,650–$2,300/yr
15Toyota Grand Highlander202636 MPG88/100Excellent$1,650–$2,700/yr
16Toyota Highlander202436 MPG67/100Good$1,650–$2,500/yr
17Lexus RX202636 MPG95/100Excellent$1,900–$2,900/yr
18Hyundai Santa-FE202636 MPG75/100Good$1,650–$2,850/yr
19Subaru Forester202635 MPG77/100Good$1,700–$2,300/yr
20Nissan Rogue201934 MPG73/100Good$1,750–$2,200/yr
21Hyundai Palisade202634 MPG72/100Good$1,750–$3,150/yr
22Nissan Kicks202533 MPG78/100Good$1,800–$2,000/yr
23Hyundai Kona202332 MPG66/100Good$1,850–$3,000/yr
24GMC Terrain201932 MPG68/100Good$2,150–$3,000/yr
25Chevrolet Equinox201932 MPG71/100Good$2,150–$2,900/yr
26Honda HR-V201831 MPG78/100Good$1,950–$2,150/yr
27Chevrolet Trailblazer202631 MPG76/100Good$2,000–$2,300/yr
28Volkswagen Taos202631 MPG64/100Good$1,950–$2,150/yr
29KIA Soul202531 MPG85/100Excellent$1,950–$2,000/yr
30Buick Encore202131 MPG80/100Excellent$1,950–$2,300/yr
31Chevrolet Trax202630 MPG88/100Excellent$2,000–$2,050/yr
32Mercedes-Benz GLC202429 MPG72/100Good$2,400–$2,650/yr
33Subaru Outback202229 MPG67/100Good$2,050–$2,500/yr
34BMW X3202629 MPG65/100Good$2,400–$2,550/yr
35Lexus TX202529 MPG80/100Excellent$2,400–$3,000/yr
36Mazda CX-30202529 MPG68/100Good$2,050–$2,400/yr
37Volkswagen Tiguan202629 MPG76/100Good$2,050–$2,400/yr
38Dodge Hornet202529 MPG64/100Good$2,050–$2,500/yr
39Toyota C-HR202229 MPG80/100Excellent$2,050/yr
40Volvo XC60202628 MPG74/100Good$2,450–$2,650/yr
41BMW X1202628 MPG74/100Good$2,450–$2,550/yr
42Ford Explorer202028 MPG54/100Mixed$2,150–$3,150/yr
43Mercedes-Benz GLB202428 MPG72/100Good$2,650–$2,750/yr
44Ford Ecosport202128 MPG60/100Good$2,150–$2,400/yr
45Audi Q5202127 MPG66/100Good$2,550–$2,750/yr
46Acura MDX202027 MPG62/100Good$2,550–$3,300/yr
47Volvo XC40202627 MPG76/100Good$2,550–$2,650/yr
48Ford Bronco-Sport202627 MPG77/100Good$2,200–$2,600/yr
49Volvo XC90202627 MPG73/100Good$2,550–$3,000/yr
50Mitsubishi Outlander202527 MPG82/100Excellent$2,200–$2,400/yr
51Jeep Compass202527 MPG83/100Excellent$2,200/yr
52Jeep Renegade202227 MPG76/100Good$2,200–$2,500/yr
53Audi Q3202226 MPG70/100Good$2,300–$2,500/yr
54Buick Envision202326 MPG76/100Good$2,300–$2,400/yr
55Mazda CX-90202626 MPG72/100Good$2,400–$2,750/yr
56Jeep Grand Cherokee201825 MPG60/100Good$2,850–$5,300/yr
57BMW X5202625 MPG56/100Mixed$2,750–$4,600/yr
58Jeep Wrangler202325 MPG62/100Good$2,600–$4,950/yr
59GMC Acadia202325 MPG64/100Good$2,400–$2,850/yr
60Chevrolet Blazer202625 MPG88/100Excellent$2,400–$2,850/yr
61Ford Edge201925 MPG60/100Good$2,400–$2,850/yr
62Cadillac XT5202624 MPG81/100Excellent$2,850–$3,000/yr
63Chevrolet Tahoe202624 MPG82/100Excellent$3,400–$4,300/yr
64Volkswagen Atlas201824 MPG44/100Mixed$2,500–$3,150/yr
65Infiniti QX60202624 MPG82/100Excellent$3,100/yr
66Acura RDX202324 MPG82/100Excellent$2,900–$3,000/yr
67Mercedes-Benz GLE202424 MPG70/100Good$2,900–$4,050/yr
68Nissan Murano201824 MPG82/100Excellent$2,500/yr
69BMW X6202424 MPG62/100Good$2,900–$4,600/yr
70Genesis GV70202524 MPG68/100Good$2,900–$3,450/yr
71Mazda CX-9202124 MPG77/100Good$2,500–$2,600/yr
72Cadillac Escalade202423 MPG65/100Good$3,500–$5,300/yr
73Nissan Pathfinder202623 MPG82/100Excellent$2,600–$3,300/yr
74Buick Enclave202523 MPG77/100Good$2,600–$2,850/yr
75Subaru Ascent202223 MPG70/100Good$2,600–$2,700/yr
76Chevrolet Suburban202623 MPG76/100Good$3,500–$4,300/yr
77Honda Pilot202223 MPG72/100Good$2,600–$2,850/yr
78BMW X7202623 MPG62/100Good$3,250–$4,150/yr
79GMC Yukon202623 MPG82/100Excellent$3,500–$4,300/yr
80Chevrolet Traverse202523 MPG75/100Good$2,600–$2,850/yr
81Toyota 4RUNNER202623 MPG84/100Excellent$2,600–$2,850/yr
82Lincoln Aviator202323 MPG66/100Good$2,600–$3,150/yr
83KIA Telluride202323 MPG68/100Good$2,600–$2,850/yr
84Cadillac XT6202523 MPG74/100Good$2,850–$3,250/yr
85Audi Q7202622 MPG70/100Good$3,150–$3,450/yr
86Honda Passport202222 MPG74/100Good$2,700–$2,850/yr
87Porsche Macan201822 MPG57/100Mixed$3,150–$3,650/yr
88Porsche Cayenne202522 MPG61/100Good$3,150–$4,050/yr
89Dodge Durango202421 MPG78/100Good$2,850–$5,300/yr
90Ford Bronco202121 MPG41/100Mixed$2,850–$3,500/yr
91KIA Sedona202121 MPG88/100Excellent$2,850/yr
92Dodge Journey202021 MPG77/100Good$2,850/yr
93Audi Q8202320 MPG67/100Good$3,450/yr
94Ford Expedition201920 MPG53/100Mixed$3,100–$3,450/yr
95Land Rover Defender 110202620 MPG64/100Good$3,450–$4,300/yr
96Jeep Wagoneer202520 MPG72/100Good$3,000–$3,150/yr
97Lincoln Navigator202319 MPG63/100Good$3,150–$3,500/yr
98Nissan Armada202618 MPG74/100Good$4,150–$4,650/yr
99Lexus GX202617 MPG84/100Excellent$4,050/yr
100Toyota Sequoia202215 MPG72/100Good$4,000–$4,300/yr

Electric SUVs by Range

Ranked by EPA-estimated driving range in miles. MPG does not apply to battery-electric vehicles. For reliability rankings of these EVs across all body styles, see our most reliable electric cars page.

#VehicleBest YearMPGScoreRatingFuel Cost
1Rivian R1s2026410 miles59/100Mixed—
2Tesla Model X2021371 miles51/100Mixed—
3Tesla Model Y2025337 miles70/100Good—
4Cadillac Lyriq2025326 miles73/100Good—
5BMW IX2023324 miles56/100Mixed—
6Ford Mustang Mach-E2026320 miles74/100Good—
7Chevrolet Equinox-EV2026319 miles76/100Good—
8KIA EV62026319 miles58/100Mixed—
9Hyundai Ioniq 52026318 miles63/100Good—
10Acura ZDX2024313 miles76/100Good—
11Honda Prologue2026308 miles64/100Good—
12Nissan Ariya2024304 miles88/100Excellent—
13Audi Q8-E-Tron2024285 miles75/100Good—
14Genesis Electrified GV702026263 miles0/100Risky—
15Chevrolet Bolt2023259 miles64/100Good—
16Toyota bZ4X2025252 miles76/100Good—
17Audi E-Tron2023226 miles46/100Mixed—

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the most fuel efficient suvs ranked?
Rankings use the highest EPA combined MPG across all model years. Each model appears once at its peak figure. Hybrid and gas variants are compared together — whichever powertrain hits the highest MPG is shown.
Why are electric vehicles listed separately?
EVs are rated by driving range in miles, not MPG. Mixing range and MPG in one table would mislead more than inform, so EVs get their own section ranked by range.
How is annual fuel cost calculated?
EPA models 15,000 miles per year at current national-average fuel prices. Your actual costs depend on where you live, how you drive, and local fuel prices.
Why do you show reliability scores on a fuel economy page?
Saving fuel doesn't matter if the car spends a month a year in the shop. Pairing MPG with reliability scores surfaces the suvs that are efficient and dependable.

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