Last updated: May 15, 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
5Honda CR-V202640 MPG83/100Excellent$1,500–$2,050/yr
6Lexus NX202640 MPG88/100Excellent$1,750–$2,900/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-50202638 MPG76/100Good$1,600–$2,400/yr
11Mazda CX-5202638 MPG94/100Excellent$1,600–$2,400/yr
12KIA Sorento202637 MPG80/100Excellent$1,600–$2,600/yr
13Jeep Cherokee202637 MPG76/100Good$1,600/yr
14Lexus RX202636 MPG95/100Excellent$1,900–$2,900/yr
15Toyota Grand Highlander202636 MPG88/100Excellent$1,650–$2,700/yr
16Subaru Crosstrek202636 MPG94/100Excellent$1,650–$2,300/yr
17Toyota Highlander202436 MPG67/100Good$1,650–$2,500/yr
18Hyundai Santa-FE202636 MPG75/100Good$1,650–$2,850/yr
19Subaru Forester202635 MPG77/100Good$1,700–$2,300/yr
20Hyundai Palisade202634 MPG72/100Good$1,750–$3,150/yr
21Nissan Rogue201934 MPG73/100Good$1,750–$2,200/yr
22Nissan Kicks202533 MPG78/100Good$1,800–$2,000/yr
23Hyundai Kona202332 MPG66/100Good$1,850–$3,000/yr
24Chevrolet Equinox201932 MPG71/100Good$2,150–$2,900/yr
25GMC Terrain201932 MPG68/100Good$2,150–$3,000/yr
26Honda HR-V201831 MPG78/100Good$1,950–$2,150/yr
27Volkswagen Taos202631 MPG64/100Good$1,950–$2,150/yr
28KIA Soul202531 MPG85/100Excellent$1,950–$2,000/yr
29Chevrolet Trax202630 MPG88/100Excellent$2,000–$2,050/yr
30Lexus TX202529 MPG80/100Excellent$2,400–$3,000/yr
31BMW X3202629 MPG65/100Good$2,400–$2,550/yr
32Mercedes-Benz GLC202429 MPG72/100Good$2,400–$2,650/yr
33Volkswagen Tiguan202629 MPG76/100Good$2,050–$2,400/yr
34Subaru Outback202229 MPG67/100Good$2,050–$2,500/yr
35Mazda CX-30202529 MPG68/100Good$2,050–$2,400/yr
36Dodge Hornet202529 MPG64/100Good$2,050–$2,500/yr
37Volvo XC60202628 MPG74/100Good$2,450–$2,650/yr
38BMW X1202628 MPG74/100Good$2,450–$2,550/yr
39Ford Explorer202028 MPG54/100Mixed$2,150–$3,150/yr
40Acura MDX202027 MPG62/100Good$2,550–$3,300/yr
41Volvo XC40202627 MPG76/100Good$2,550–$2,650/yr
42Ford Bronco-Sport202627 MPG77/100Good$2,200–$2,600/yr
43Volvo XC90202627 MPG73/100Good$2,550–$3,000/yr
44Audi Q5202127 MPG66/100Good$2,550–$2,750/yr
45Jeep Compass202527 MPG83/100Excellent$2,200/yr
46Mazda CX-90202626 MPG72/100Good$2,400–$2,750/yr
47Audi Q3202226 MPG70/100Good$2,300–$2,500/yr
48Jeep Grand Cherokee201825 MPG60/100Good$2,850–$5,300/yr
49GMC Acadia202325 MPG64/100Good$2,400–$2,850/yr
50BMW X5202625 MPG56/100Mixed$2,750–$4,600/yr
51Jeep Wrangler202325 MPG62/100Good$2,600–$4,950/yr
52Chevrolet Blazer202625 MPG88/100Excellent$2,400–$2,850/yr
53Ford Edge201925 MPG60/100Good$2,400–$2,850/yr
54Volkswagen Atlas201824 MPG44/100Mixed$2,500–$3,150/yr
55Chevrolet Tahoe202624 MPG82/100Excellent$3,400–$4,300/yr
56Cadillac XT5202624 MPG81/100Excellent$2,850–$3,000/yr
57Nissan Murano201824 MPG82/100Excellent$2,500/yr
58Acura RDX202324 MPG82/100Excellent$2,900–$3,000/yr
59Genesis GV70202524 MPG68/100Good$2,900–$3,450/yr
60Mercedes-Benz GLE202424 MPG70/100Good$2,900–$4,050/yr
61BMW X6202424 MPG62/100Good$2,900–$4,600/yr
62Chevrolet Suburban202623 MPG76/100Good$3,500–$4,300/yr
63Cadillac Escalade202423 MPG65/100Good$3,500–$5,300/yr
64GMC Yukon202623 MPG82/100Excellent$3,500–$4,300/yr
65Buick Enclave202523 MPG77/100Good$2,600–$2,850/yr
66Toyota 4RUNNER202623 MPG84/100Excellent$2,600–$2,850/yr
67Nissan Pathfinder202623 MPG82/100Excellent$2,600–$3,300/yr
68Chevrolet Traverse202523 MPG75/100Good$2,600–$2,850/yr
69Subaru Ascent202223 MPG70/100Good$2,600–$2,700/yr
70Honda Pilot202223 MPG72/100Good$2,600–$2,850/yr
71KIA Telluride202323 MPG68/100Good$2,600–$2,850/yr
72Honda Passport202222 MPG74/100Good$2,700–$2,850/yr
73Audi Q7202622 MPG70/100Good$3,150–$3,450/yr
74Porsche Macan201822 MPG57/100Mixed$3,150–$3,650/yr
75Porsche Cayenne202522 MPG61/100Good$3,150–$4,050/yr
76Dodge Durango202421 MPG78/100Good$2,850–$5,300/yr
77Ford Bronco202121 MPG41/100Mixed$2,850–$3,500/yr
78KIA Sedona202121 MPG88/100Excellent$2,850/yr
79Land Rover Defender 110202620 MPG64/100Good$3,450–$4,300/yr
80Audi Q8202320 MPG67/100Good$3,450/yr
81Lincoln Navigator202319 MPG63/100Good$3,150–$3,500/yr
82Lexus GX202617 MPG84/100Excellent$4,050/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—
12Audi Q8-E-Tron2024285 miles75/100Good—
13Genesis Electrified GV702026263 miles0/100Risky—
14Chevrolet Bolt2023259 miles64/100Good—
15Toyota bZ4X2025252 miles76/100Good—
16Audi 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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