Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD — best and worst EPA fuel economy

140 nameplates carry the EPA classification “Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD”. Combined ratings run from 78 mpg for the Toyota RAV4 EV down to 11 mpg. The class holds 6,076 configurations on record.

Full ranking

#	Vehicle	Best	Worst	Model years	Latest year	Cost a year at $3.50
1	Toyota RAV4 EV	78	72	2000–2014	2014	$530
2	BYD e6	72	62	2012–2020	2020	$559
3	Toyota RAV4	43	21	1996–2026	2026	$936
4	Ford Escape	41	17	2001–2026	2026	$1,006
5	Honda CR-V	40	20	1997–2026	2026	$1,006
6	Ford Explorer USPS Electric	39	39	2001–2002	2002	$1,032
7	Toyota Venza	39	21	2009–2024	2024	$1,032
8	Jeep Cherokee	37	15	1987–2026	2026	$1,088
9	Toyota Highlander Hybrid	36	26	2006–2026	2026	$1,150
10	Nissan Rogue	33	23	2008–2026	2026	$1,258
11	Chevrolet Equinox	32	18	2005–2027	2027	$1,491
12	Ford Escape Hybrid	32	27	2005–2012	2012	$1,258
13	Mazda Tribute Hybrid	32	27	2006–2011	2011	$1,258
14	Mercury Mariner Hybrid	32	27	2006–2011	2011	$1,258
15	GMC Terrain	32	18	2010–2027	2027	$1,548
16	Chevrolet TrailBlazer	31	13	2002–2026	2026	$1,298
17	Lexus RX 450h	30	28	2010–2022	2022	$1,342
18	Hyundai Tucson	29	19	2005–2026	2026	$1,438
19	Kia Sportage	28	17	1995–2027	2027	$1,438
20	Mitsubishi Outlander	28	19	2003–2026	2026	$1,438
21	Saturn Vue Hybrid	28	26	2007–2010	2010	$1,438
22	Volkswagen Tiguan	28	21	2009–2026	2026	$1,438
23	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport	28	24	2011–2027	2027	$1,491
24	Volvo XC90	27	15	2003–2021	2021	$1,491
25	Lexus RX 400h	27	25	2006–2008	2008	$1,610
26	Jeep Compass	27	21	2007–2026	2026	$1,548
27	Volvo XC60	27	18	2009–2021	2021	$1,491
28	Volvo XC70	27	17	2003–2016	2016	$1,548
29	Hyundai Santa Fe	26	17	2001–2027	2027	$1,677
30	Kia Sorento	26	15	2003–2026	2026	$1,548
31	Chevrolet HHR	26	22	2006–2011	2011	$1,548
32	Chevrolet HHR Panel	26	23	2007–2011	2011	$1,548
33	Chevrolet Blazer	25	12	1985–2026	2026	$1,610
34	Jeep Grand Cherokee	25	12	1993–2027	2027	$1,750
35	Isuzu Trooper	25	14	1984–2002	2002	$2,683
36	Mazda Tribute	25	17	2001–2011	2011	$1,610
37	Toyota Highlander	25	18	2001–2026	2026	$1,677
38	Lexus RX 350	25	19	2007–2026	2026	$1,610
39	Ford Edge	25	18	2007–2024	2024	$1,750
40	GMC Acadia	25	17	2007–2027	2027	$1,830
41	Jeep Patriot	25	20	2007–2017	2017	$1,610
42	Honda Crosstour	25	21	2012–2015	2015	$1,610
43	Chevrolet Tahoe	24	12	1995–2026	2026	$1,677
44	Chevrolet Tracker Convertible	24	21	1998–2003	2003	$1,830
45	Ford Explorer	24	14	1991–2026	2026	$1,677
46	Suzuki Vitara 2Door	24	21	1999–2002	2002	$1,830
47	Nissan Murano	24	19	2003–2026	2026	$1,750
48	Jeep Wrangler	24	14	1987–2020	2020	$1,750
49	Mazda CX-9	24	17	2007–2023	2023	$1,750
50	Acura RDX	24	19	2007–2026	2026	$1,750
51	Chevrolet Suburban	23	11	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
52	GMC Yukon	23	12	1992–2026	2026	$1,750
53	Nissan Pathfinder	23	14	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
54	Toyota 4Runner	23	13	1984–2026	2026	$1,830
55	Toyota RAV4 Soft Top	23	21	1998–2000	2000	$1,750
56	GMC Yukon XL	23	12	2000–2026	2026	$1,750
57	Chrysler PT Cruiser	23	19	2001–2010	2010	$1,917
58	Cadillac Escalade	23	12	1999–2026	2026	$2,368
59	Saturn Vue	23	17	2002–2010	2010	$1,830
60	Lincoln Aviator	23	13	2003–2026	2026	$1,917
61	Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible	23	19	2005–2008	2008	$1,750
62	Mercury Mariner	23	18	2005–2011	2011	$1,750
63	Honda Pilot	23	17	2003–2026	2026	$1,830
64	Mazda CX-7	23	18	2007–2012	2012	$1,830
65	Buick Enclave	23	17	2008–2027	2027	$1,830
66	Chevrolet Traverse	23	17	2009–2027	2027	$1,830
67	Chevrolet Captiva	23	18	2012–2015	2015	$1,750
68	Chevrolet Tracker Hardtop	22	17	1998–2004	2004	$2,236
69	Honda Passport	22	15	1994–2026	2026	$1,917
70	Suzuki Grand Vitara	22	17	2001–2013	2013	$1,830
71	Toyota Sequoia	22	14	2001–2026	2026	$1,830
72	Honda Element	22	20	2003–2011	2011	$1,830
73	Chrysler Pacifica	22	17	2004–2027	2027	$1,830
74	GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid	22	20	2008–2013	2013	$1,917
75	Dodge Journey	22	17	2009–2020	2020	$1,917
76	Cadillac Escalade Hybrid	22	20	2009–2013	2013	$1,917
77	Mercedes-Benz GLK350	22	18	2010–2015	2015	$1,830
78	Dodge Durango	21	12	1998–2027	2027	$2,013
79	Mitsubishi Montero Sport	21	15	1997–2004	2004	$2,368
80	Mitsubishi Nativa	21	17	1998–2000	2000	$2,013
81	Suzuki Vitara 4Door	21	21	1999–2002	2002	$1,917
82	Jeep Liberty/Cherokee	21	16	2003–2007	2007	$2,368
83	Suzuki Vitara 4 Door	21	18	2003–2004	2004	$2,236
84	Cadillac SRX	21	15	2004–2016	2016	$2,118
85	Dodge Magnum	21	15	2005–2008	2008	$1,917
86	Lincoln MKX	21	18	2007–2018	2018	$2,013
87	Honda Accord Crosstour	21	20	2010–2011	2011	$1,917
88	Ford Expedition	20	12	1997–2027	2027	$2,236
89	Isuzu Amigo	20	16	1989–2000	2000	$2,118
90	Isuzu Rodeo	20	14	1991–2004	2004	$2,236
91	Mitsubishi Nativa (Puerto Rico Only)	20	17	2001–2004	2004	$2,368
92	Pontiac Aztek	20	18	2001–2005	2005	$2,118
93	Buick Rendezvous	20	18	2002–2007	2007	$2,118
94	Lexus RX 330	20	18	2004–2006	2006	$2,013
95	Ford Freestyle	20	19	2005–2007	2007	$2,013
96	Pontiac Torrent	20	18	2006–2009	2009	$2,013
97	Ford Flex	20	17	2009–2019	2019	$2,118
98	Mercedes-Benz ML350	20	15	2003–2015	2015	$2,013
99	Lincoln MKT	20	17	2010–2019	2019	$2,118
100	Saab 9-4X	20	18	2011–2012	2012	$2,013
101	GMC Jimmy	19	12	1984–2004	2004	$2,516
102	Lincoln Navigator	19	12	1998–2027	2027	$2,236
103	Nissan Xterra	19	16	2000–2015	2015	$2,236
104	Isuzu Rodeo Sport	19	16	2001–2003	2003	$2,118
105	Jeep Liberty	19	16	2002–2012	2012	$2,236
106	Infiniti FX35	19	17	2003–2012	2012	$2,118
107	Toyota FJ Cruiser	19	16	2007–2014	2014	$2,236
108	Dodge Nitro	19	17	2007–2011	2011	$2,236
109	Suzuki XL7	19	18	2007–2009	2009	$2,118
110	Hyundai Veracruz	19	18	2007–2012	2012	$2,118
111	Saturn Outlook	19	18	2007–2010	2010	$2,118
112	Ford Taurus X	19	18	2008–2009	2009	$2,118
113	GMC Suburban	18	11	1984–1999	1999	$2,875
114	Suzuki Grand Vitara 4Door	18	17	1999–2000	2000	$2,236
115	Chevrolet Tracker LT	18	17	2001–2004	2004	$2,236
116	Ford Explorer Sport	18	15	2001–2003	2003	$2,368
117	Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7	18	16	2001–2006	2006	$2,236
118	Isuzu Axiom	18	16	2002–2004	2004	$2,236
119	Mitsubishi Endeavor	18	17	2004–2011	2011	$2,236
120	Nissan Armada	18	14	2005–2026	2026	$2,236
121	Kia Borrego	18	17	2009–2011	2011	$2,236
122	Nissan Pathfinder FE	18	18	2009–2010	2010	$2,236
123	Mercury Mountaineer	17	14	1997–2010	2010	$2,368
124	Nissan Xterra V6	17	15	2000–2004	2004	$2,368
125	Chevrolet Avalanche	17	13	2002–2013	2013	$2,368
126	GMC Envoy	17	15	2002–2009	2009	$2,368
127	Oldsmobile Bravada	17	15	1991–2004	2004	$2,516
128	Buick Rainier	17	15	2004–2007	2007	$2,368
129	Mercedes-Benz R350	17	16	2006–2008	2008	$2,368
130	Cadillac Escalade ESV	17	13	2003–2015	2015	$2,368
131	Infiniti QX4	16	15	1997–2003	2003	$2,516
132	Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext	16	14	2002–2007	2007	$2,516
133	GMC Envoy XL	16	14	2002–2007	2007	$2,516
134	Isuzu Ascender	16	14	2003–2004	2004	$2,516
135	Infiniti QX56	16	14	2004–2013	2013	$2,516
136	Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger	16	16	2004–2009	2009	$2,516
137	GMC Envoy XUV	16	14	2005–2006	2006	$2,683
138	Isuzu Ascender 7-passenger	16	15	2005–2007	2007	$2,516
139	Jeep Commander	16	14	2006–2010	2010	$2,516
140	Chrysler Aspen	16	14	2007–2009	2009	$2,516

What the class average means at the pump

The median best rating in this class is 22 mpg, which is 523 gallons over 11,500 miles — about $1,830 a year at $3.50 a gallon. Choosing the class leader at 78 mpg instead saves roughly $1,314 a year.

Midsize Cars — 483 nameplates, best 142 mpg.
Compact Cars — 498 nameplates, best 126 mpg.
Subcompact Cars — 461 nameplates, best 124 mpg.
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD — 317 nameplates, best 111 mpg.
Two Seaters — 263 nameplates, best 108 mpg.
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD — 311 nameplates, best 134 mpg.
Large Cars — 305 nameplates, best 146 mpg.
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD — 219 nameplates, best 91 mpg.
Minicompact Cars — 153 nameplates, best 116 mpg.
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD — 152 nameplates, best 134 mpg.