Best SUVs on Gas Mileage

Buick SUV Lineup

The Buick lineup is full of impressive SUVs, from the Envision to the Enclave. One such SUV that offers great gas mileage is the Buick Encore GX. It comes standard with a 1.2L turbo engine that offers EPA-estimated 26 city/30 highway MPG.

While that standard rating is impressive on its own, the available 1.3L turbo engine kicks it up a notch. Upgraded to this powertrain, the Buick Encore GX is able to achieve an EPA-estimated 30 city/32 highway MPG.

To top it off, your SUV will also come with one of two excellent transmissions. The standard is a smooth-shifting CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), though there’s also an available 9-speed automatic as well. Either will ensure fun while on the road. Overall, this SUV is designed to let you cruise and enjoy the smooth ride more than you’ll stand at a gas pump.

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Chevy Equinox

Offering a unique blend of power and fuel economy, the Chevy Equinox delivers with a standard 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine. That turbocharged performance brings us quite a bit of speed with up to 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque.

This SUV then ups the ante by providing a standard Automatic Stop/Start feature with the engine. This will shut the engine off when you come to a complete stop to help you save on fuel.

That’s part of how the standard front-wheel drive Equinox earned an EPA-estimated 26 city/31 highway MPG. With AWD (all-wheel drive), this SUV can still achieve an EPA-estimated 25 city/30 highway MPG, so you can always go exploring.

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Ford Escape

When it comes to engine options, the Ford Escape really delivers. It has four engines to choose from, with each one enhancing power and fuel economy.

This SUV comes standard with a 1.5L EcoBoost® engine that generates 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. With this powertrain, you can expect to earn up to an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG.

For greater power, you could upgrade to the available 2.0L EcoBoost® engine that comes standard with AWD. Altogether, this configuration reaches 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque along with an EPA-estimated 23 city and 31 highway MPG.

Offering incredible efficiency over the other engines is the available 2.5L hybrid powertrain. As a hybrid model, you know you’ll be able to get excellent mileage this vehicle. That’s how it’s able to give us an impressive EPA-estimated 43 city and 37 highway MPG.

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GMC Terrain

The GMC Terrain is all about versatility, as is clear with its highly capable standard engine. Thanks to the 1.5L turbo-charged engine, the Terrain is able to achieve up to 25 city and 30 highway MPG.

With 203 lb-ft of torque and a 9-speed automatic transmission on your side, this SUV is even able to tow up to 1,500 pounds. As you head out on that family camping trip, you’ll be able to hitch up the boat and cut down on gas station stops with the GMC Terrain.

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Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V comes equipped with a standard 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Along with offering you 190 horsepower to set your heart racing, this powertrain also earned an EPA-estimated 28 city and 34 highway MPG with all 2-wheel drive models.

If you want the power and control offered by a vehicle with AWD, the CR-V can still deliver that along with admirable fuel economy. When equipped with AWD, the CR-V has an EPA-estimated 27 city and 32 highway MPG.

Also, the CR-V even has an available hybrid powertrain that can offer EPA-estimated 40 city and 35 highway MPG. Whichever you go with, you’ll be impressed by the fuel economy of this compact SUV.

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Toyota RAV4

If you’re really looking to enhance your fuel economy, the Toyota RAV4 is here with a standard 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine. Giving us 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, drivers will be pleased to find that this engine offers up to an EPA-estimated 28 city MPG and 35 highway MPG.

Best of all, this SUV offers a hybrid option, which pairs the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with a multi-electric motor. Using the hybrid version of this SUV, you can achieve up to an EPA-estimated 41 city MPG and 38 highway MPG.

Additionally, the Multi-Terrain Select system, which comes standard on all AWD models of the RAV4, will give you the ability to select a drive mode and get ideal performance from your SUV. The Toyota RAV4 is designed to meet your needs, whatever they may be.

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Nissan Rogue

For some solid year-round performance and efficiency, the Nissan Rogue has you covered. With a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine generating 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, this is a highly capable vehicle. Expect to achieve an EPA-estimated 27 city and 35 highway MPG with the front-wheel drive version of this SUV.

If you want to drive with absolute confidence, even in the snow, this vehicle offers a unique Intelligent AWD system. Using this driveline, your car will apply torque to all four wheels when it detects slippage while using front-wheel drive every other time.

Using Intelligent AWD, you’ll have an EPA-estimated 25 city and 32 highway MPG.