2026 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 2026 SUVs

2026 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. 1Kia Niro53 MPG 53 MPG
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid43 MPG 43 MPG
  3. 3Kia Sportage Hybrid42 MPG 42 MPG
  4. 4Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid42 MPG 42 MPG
  5. 5Honda CR-V Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  6. 6Lexus NX Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  7. 7Ford Escape Hybrid39 MPG 39 MPG
  8. 8Hyundai Tucson Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  9. 9Mazda CX-50 Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  10. 10Jeep Cherokee Hybrid37 MPG 37 MPG
  11. 11Kia Sorento Hybrid37 MPG 37 MPG
  12. 12Lexus RX Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  13. 13Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  14. 14Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  15. 15Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Kia Niro Small SUVHybrid 53 MPG — $877
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 43 MPG — $1,081
3Kia Sportage Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
4Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
5Honda CR-V Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
6Lexus NX Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 40 MPG — $1,481
7Ford Escape Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 39 MPG — $1,192
8Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
9Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
10Jeep Cherokee Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
11Kia Sorento Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 37 MPG — $1,257
12Lexus RX Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 36 MPG — $1,646
13Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
14Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
15Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
16Subaru Forester Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 35 MPG — $1,329
17Toyota Highlander Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 35 MPG — $1,329
18Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Midsize & Large SUVHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
19Nissan Rogue Small SUVGas 32 MPG — $1,453
20Toyota Corolla Cross Small SUVGas 32 MPG — $1,453
21Chevrolet TrailBlazer Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
22Hyundai Kona Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
23Nissan Kicks Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
24Hyundai Venue Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
25Volkswagen Taos Small SUVGas 31 MPG — $1,500
26Honda CR-V Small SUVGas 30 MPG — $1,550
27Ford Escape Small SUVGas 30 MPG — $1,550
28Buick Encore Small SUVFlex-fuel 30 MPG — $1,550
29Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Small SUVHybrid 30 MPG — $1,550
30Subaru Forester Small SUVGas 29 MPG — $1,603

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