Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs
These small and midsized models can save you money at the pump without sacrificing utility
Fuel economy is a perennial concern for car buyers because gas prices are front and center with every fill-up. But Consumer Reports’ tests show that you don’t have to sacrifice fuel economy to get the space and all-weather traction you want. In fact, many hybrid SUVs now have fuel economy on a par with sedans.
Among the more than 50 tests we do are those for fuel economy. The measurements are derived from a precision flowmeter and are rounded to the nearest mile per gallon.
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