(iSeeCars) – An SUV’s EPA fuel economy ratings have a big impact on its affordability. Rising gas prices take a bite out of your wallet, but when a vehicle has better fuel economy, that bite is easier to manage. Although SUVs don’t offer the same fuel economy as sedans, there are plenty of models with relatively good mpg ratings that still offer the cargo space and roomy interiors that SUVs are known for. These include gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models ranging from affordable to expensive and luxurious. Many of these SUVs come standard with front-wheel-drive (FWD) or rear-wheel-drive (RWD), but all offer all-wheel-drive (AWD) or all-wheel-drive (4WD) as standard or optional equipment. These systems improve an SUV’s traction and confidence in winter weather or when driving off-road.

Automakers have used advanced engine technologies that increase fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance. Cylinder deactivation is one such technology, along with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in place of traditional automatic transmissions. There are also turbocharged (or “turbo”) engines that allow smaller displacement transmissions, including four-cylinder engines and V6 engines, to match the power of larger engines while using less gasoline. Direct injection is another modern technology that helps even full-size SUVs achieve the best possible fuel efficiency, despite their size and weight.

EPA mpg ratings include three fuel economy figures – city, highway and combined. We used the combined 2022 EPA ratings for our mpg ratings because that number gives a better idea of ​​how much fuel economy you’ll get in everyday driving. If you drive more in town, your fuel consumption may decrease. If you spend most of your time driving on the highway, your fuel economy may be a bit higher. Remember that EPA numbers are estimates only, so your actual fuel economy will vary.

Although our combined fuel economy rating is for the 2022 model year, we have included prices for new and three-year-old used cars when available. In cases where there is no second-hand price, it is usually because this model did not exist 3 years ago. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains in particular, which use electric motors in conjunction with gasoline engines to deliver better mpg ratings, are often too new to have used car data.

Top SUVs in each category include the affordable Nissan Kicks crossover and the new Toyota Corolla Cross. There are larger options, including the Hyundai Santa Fe and Chevrolet Tahoe. SUVs with hybrid powertrains also feature on our lists, with the affordable Kia Niro crossover SUV taking both hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) spots while the luxurious Lexus UX 350h and Lincoln Corsair win those categories for luxury SUVs. . The Lexus UX 200 and Lexus NX 250 also gain places as fuel-efficient luxury options along with the Volvo XC90 and Cadillac Escalade.

There are fuel-efficient SUVs to suit every need, but if you’re looking for a fully electric vehicle, you should check out our Best Electric SUVs listing

For a complete list, see our Best Subcompact SUVs guide.

Best Gas-Efficient Compact SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Toyota Corolla Cross	$27,848	N / A	32
2.	volkswagen tao	$30,360	N / A	31
3.	Honda CR-V	$31,753	$28,705	30
4.	Toyota RAV4	$31,873	$30,931	30
5.	Nissan Rogue	$32,238	$24,562	30
6.	Ford Escape	$31,165	$24,304	30

For a complete list, see our Best Compact SUVs guide.

Best Midsize Gas-Efficient SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Hyundai Santa Fe	$35,791	$26,976	26
2.	Kia Sorento	$39,075	$27,032	26
3.	GMC Acadie	$45,940	$33,773	25
4.	Chevy Blazer	$40,026	$37,177	25

For a complete list, see our Best Midsize SUVs guide.

Best gas mileage big SUV
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Chevy Tahoe	$65,073	$51,869	24
2.	GMC Yukon	$73,208	$59,489	23
3.	Chevrolet Suburban	$68,334	$53,552	23
4.	GMC Yukon XL	$76,537	$58,773	23
5.	Ford Expedition	$67,213	$56,442	19
6.	Ford Expedition MAX	$71,804	$55,593	19

For a complete list, see our Best Big SUVs guide.

Best Gas Efficient Hybrid SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Kia Niro	$28,800	$23,346	49
2.	Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe	$60,772	N / A	49
3.	Ford Escape Hybrid	$34,579	N / A	41
4.	Toyota RAV4 Hybrid	$35,952	$35,427	40

For a complete list, see our Best Hybrid SUVs guide.

Best Gas-Efficient Plug-in Hybrid SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPGe
1	Kia Niro	$34,371	$27,899	105
2.	Ford Escape	$39,815	N / A	105
3.	Toyota RAV4 Premier	$44,600	N / A	94
4.	Hyundai Tucson	$76,537	N / A	80
5.	Kia Sorento	$49,609	N / A	79
6.	Hyundai Santa Fe	$44,369	N / A	76

For a complete list, see our Best Hybrid SUVs guide.

Best Gas-Efficient Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Lexus UX200	$36,755	$32,139	32
2.	Buick Encore GX	$28,656	N / A	30
3.	Mercedes-Benz GLA	$45,702	$33,094	28
4.	BMW X1	$41,813	$33,470	27
5.	Buick Encore	$25,782	$22,176	27
6.	BMW X2	$43,369	$34,334	27

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Best Gas-Efficient Small Luxury SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Lexus NX250	$41,353	N / A	28
2.	Mercedes-Benz GLB	$47,338	N / A	27
3.	Audi Q5	$52,513	$40,186	26
4.	Infiniti QX50	$47,674	$35,414	26
5.	Volvo XC60	$54,094	$40,378	26
6.	Buick Envision	$39,212	$29,341	26

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Best Gas-Efficient Midsize Luxury SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Volvo XC90	$63,009	$48,899	25
2.	Lexus RX350	$55,069	$44,882	23
3.	BMW X5	$72,229	$59,824	23
4.	BMW X6	$83,751	$57,031	23
5.	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	$68,812	$55,863	23
6.	Genesis GV80	$66,317	N / A	23
7.	Lincoln Nautilus	$54,466	$43,322	23

For a complete list, see our Best Luxury Midsize SUVs guide.

Best Gas-Efficient Big Luxury SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Cadillac Escalade	$99,171	$68,003	23
2.	Cadillac Escalade ESV	$101,560	$69,736	23
3.	Cadillac XT6	$59,942	N / A	23
4.	Buick Enclave	$49,348	$36,180	21
5.	Lincoln Aviator	$70,658	N / A	21
6.	BMW X7	$92,378	$79,668	21

For a complete list, see our Best Large Luxury SUVs guide.

Best Gas Efficient Luxury Hybrid SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Lexus UX 250h	$39,928	$34,709	39
2.	Lexus NX300h	$46,715	$37,769	31
3.	Lexus RX450h	$59,366	$48,714	30
4.	Lexus RX 450hL	$62,464	$49,555	29

For a complete list, see our Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs guide.

Best Gas-Efficient Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs
Rank	Vehicle	New price	Used average price	Combined MPG
1	Lincoln Corsair	$58,672	N / A	78
2.	Audi Q5	$61,297	N / A	61
3.	BMW X3	$55,552	N / A	60
4.	Volvo XC60	$74,620	$61,829	57
5.	Lincoln Aviator	$82,003	N / A	56
6.	Volvo XC90	$74,620	$61,829	55

For a complete list, see our Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs guide.

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