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The most fuel-efficient SUVs

Last updated: February 2013

Among Consumer Reports' vehicle test criteria are measurements of fuel economy. Our fuel economy numbers come from our measurements using a precision flow meter and are rounded to the nearest mile per gallon (mpg).

Our overall mileage is calculated from equal portions of city and expressway driving.

The chart that follows features the 30 most fuel-efficient SUVs that Consumer Reports has tested. (See our list of the most fuel-efficient cars). Also see our Ratings comparison by category (available to subscribers), which lists each vehicle's overall mileage. (Find out how you can compare these cars and get unlimited price reports with the Cars Best Deals Plus.)

Rank	Make & model	CR Overall MPG	City MPG	Highway MPG
1	Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited	27	23	29
2	Lexus RX 450h	26	22	31
3	Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium	26	19	34
4	Mini Countryman S	26	19	33
5	Mazda CX-5 Touring	25	19	32
6	Nissan Juke SV	24	18	31
7	Volkswagen Touareg TDI	24	17	31
8	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE	23	18	28
9	Hyundai Santa Fe Sport	23	17	30
10	BMW X1 xiDrive28i	23	16	32
11	Honda CR-V EX	23	16	32
12	BMW X3 xDrive28i	23	16	30
13	Nissan Rogue SL	22	17	27
14	Kia Sportage LX	22	16	30
15	Mitsubishi Outlander LS (4-cyl.)	22	16	30
16	Hyundai Tucson GLS	22	16	28
17	Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium	22	16	28
18	Ford Escape SE	22	15	31
19	Ford Escape Titanium	22	15	29
20	Jeep Compass Latitude	22	15	29
21	Acura RDX	22	14	31
22	Volkswagen Tiguan SEL	21	16	27
23	Kia Sportage SX	21	15	29
24	Jeep Patriot Latitude	21	15	28
25	Lexus RX350	21	15	27
26	Chevrolet Equinox 1LT (4-cyl.)	21	14	30
27	Audi Q5 Premium Plus	21	14	29
28	Ford Edge SEL (4-cyl.)	21	14	29
29	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure	21	14	29
30	Mercedes-Benz GLK350	21	14	29

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