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    Cars, SUVs, and Trucks With the Best Fuel Economy

    These miles-per-gallon figures are based on CR's extensive fuel-economy tests

    Person pumping gas into a lime green car. Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports

    Fuel economy is a key factor in the operating costs for vehicles. A small difference in the overall miles-per-gallon rating can add up to big bucks over years of ownership.

    CR conducts extensive fuel-economy tests on every model we purchase to make sure our members have the essential data needed to make informed purchase decisions.

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    The lists below highlight the vehicles by category that got the best fuel economy in Consumer Reports’ latest tests.

    Rather than display every tested vehicle here, we have selected miles-per-gallon cutoffs relative to each category. For example, a vehicle that gets 21 mpg wouldn’t be competitive among compact cars, but it would be among the highest in the midsized-SUV or minivan category.

    Click through to each model overview page to find out how the vehicles rate in our road tests, reliability, safety, and more.

    If you’re a Consumer Reports member, this article is available to you. CR members have full access to the results of our Annual Auto Surveys; first-drive reviews of the newest cars, SUVs, and trucks; and our full road tests and exclusive ratings for each vehicle we buy. If you’re not a CR member, click below to join. 

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    We investigate, research, and test so you can choose with confidence.