Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD — best and worst EPA fuel economy

219 nameplates carry the EPA classification “Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD”. Combined ratings run from 91 mpg for the Acura ZDX down to 11 mpg. The class holds 7,062 configurations on record.

Full ranking

#	Vehicle	Best	Worst	Model years	Latest year	Cost a year at $3.50
1	Acura ZDX	91	19	2010–2026	2026	$442
2	Toyota RAV4	43	21	1996–2026	2026	$936
3	Ford Escape	41	17	2001–2026	2026	$1,006
4	Honda CR-V	40	20	1997–2026	2026	$1,006
5	Toyota Venza	39	21	2009–2024	2024	$1,032
6	Jeep Cherokee	37	15	1987–2026	2026	$1,088
7	Toyota Highlander Hybrid	36	26	2006–2026	2026	$1,150
8	Nissan Rogue	33	23	2008–2026	2026	$1,258
9	Chevrolet Equinox	32	18	2005–2027	2027	$1,491
10	Ford Escape Hybrid	32	27	2005–2012	2012	$1,258
11	Mazda Tribute Hybrid	32	27	2006–2011	2011	$1,258
12	Mercury Mariner Hybrid	32	27	2006–2011	2011	$1,258
13	GMC Terrain	32	18	2010–2027	2027	$1,548
14	Chevrolet TrailBlazer	31	13	2002–2026	2026	$1,298
15	Lexus RX 450h	30	28	2010–2022	2022	$1,342
16	Subaru Forester	29	18	1998–2026	2026	$1,388
17	Hyundai Tucson	29	19	2005–2026	2026	$1,438
18	Subaru Outback	29	20	2005–2027	2027	$1,491
19	BMW X3 xDrive30i	29	19	2009–2025	2025	$1,388
20	Kia Sportage	28	17	1995–2027	2027	$1,438
21	Mitsubishi Outlander	28	19	2003–2026	2026	$1,438
22	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport	28	24	2011–2027	2027	$1,491
23	Volvo XC70	27	17	2003–2016	2016	$1,548
24	Volvo XC90	27	15	2003–2021	2021	$1,491
25	Lexus RX 400h	27	25	2006–2008	2008	$1,610
26	Mercedes-Benz 4matic	27	14	2003–2027	2027	$1,491
27	Jeep Compass	27	21	2007–2026	2026	$1,548
28	Volvo XC60	27	18	2009–2021	2021	$1,491
29	Audi Q5	27	20	2009–2021	2021	$1,491
30	BMW X5 xDrive35d	27	21	2009–2016	2016	$1,610
31	Hyundai Santa Fe	26	17	2001–2027	2027	$1,677
32	Kia Sorento	26	15	2003–2026	2026	$1,548
33	Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion	26	20	2009–2027	2027	$1,548
34	Chevrolet Blazer	25	12	1985–2026	2026	$1,610
35	Isuzu Trooper	25	14	1984–2002	2002	$2,683
36	Jeep Grand Cherokee	25	12	1993–2027	2027	$1,750
37	Mazda Tribute	25	17	2001–2011	2011	$1,610
38	Toyota Highlander	25	18	2001–2026	2026	$1,677
39	Audi Allroad quattro	25	16	2003–2018	2018	$1,610
40	Lexus RX 350	25	19	2007–2026	2026	$1,610
41	Jeep Patriot	25	20	2007–2017	2017	$1,610
42	Ford Edge	25	18	2007–2024	2024	$1,750
43	GMC Acadia	25	17	2007–2027	2027	$1,830
44	Honda Crosstour	25	21	2012–2015	2015	$1,610
45	Jeep Wrangler Unlimited	25	18	2012–2020	2020	$1,610
46	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	25	22	2012–2026	2026	$1,830
47	Chevrolet Tahoe	24	12	1995–2026	2026	$1,677
48	Chevrolet Tracker Convertible	24	21	1998–2003	2003	$1,830
49	Ford Explorer	24	14	1991–2026	2026	$1,677
50	Jeep Wrangler	24	14	1987–2020	2020	$1,750
51	Land Rover Range Rover	24	12	1987–2022	2022	$2,236
52	Suzuki Vitara 2Door	24	21	1999–2002	2002	$1,830
53	Nissan Murano	24	19	2003–2026	2026	$1,750
54	Volkswagen Touareg	24	14	2004–2017	2017	$2,118
55	Subaru Outback Wagon	24	19	2005–2012	2012	$1,677
56	Land Rover Range Rover Sport	24	14	2006–2022	2022	$2,118
57	Mercedes-Benz AMG	24	12	1996–2016	2016	$1,677
58	Acura RDX	24	19	2007–2026	2026	$1,750
59	Mazda CX-9	24	17	2007–2023	2023	$1,750
60	BMW X3 xDrive28i	24	21	2011–2017	2017	$1,677
61	Cadillac Escalade	23	12	1999–2026	2026	$2,368
62	GMC Yukon	23	12	1992–2026	2026	$1,750
63	Land Rover Discovery	23	12	1994–2026	2026	$1,917
64	Nissan Pathfinder	23	14	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
65	Toyota 4Runner	23	13	1984–2026	2026	$1,830
66	Toyota RAV4 Soft Top	23	21	1998–2000	2000	$1,750
67	Chevrolet Suburban	23	11	1987–2026	2026	$1,750
68	GMC Yukon XL	23	12	2000–2026	2026	$1,750
69	Acura MDX	23	17	2001–2026	2026	$1,830
70	Saturn Vue	23	17	2002–2010	2010	$1,830
71	Honda Pilot	23	17	2003–2026	2026	$1,830
72	Lincoln Aviator	23	13	2003–2026	2026	$1,917
73	Mercury Mariner	23	18	2005–2011	2011	$1,750
74	Mazda CX-7	23	18	2007–2012	2012	$1,830
75	Buick Enclave	23	17	2008–2027	2027	$1,830
76	Chevrolet Traverse	23	17	2009–2027	2027	$1,830
77	Chevrolet Captiva	23	18	2012–2015	2015	$1,750
78	Chevrolet Tracker Hardtop	22	17	1998–2004	2004	$2,236
79	Honda Passport	22	15	1994–2026	2026	$1,917
80	Suzuki Grand Vitara	22	17	2001–2013	2013	$1,830
81	Toyota Sequoia	22	14	2001–2026	2026	$1,830
82	Honda Element	22	20	2003–2011	2011	$1,830
83	Subaru Baja	22	18	2003–2006	2006	$1,830
84	Chrysler Pacifica	22	17	2004–2027	2027	$1,830
85	Audi Q7	22	14	2007–2026	2026	$1,830
86	GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid	22	20	2008–2013	2013	$1,917
87	Dodge Journey	22	17	2009–2020	2020	$1,917
88	Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4matic	22	22	2010–2011	2011	$1,830
89	Cadillac Escalade Hybrid	22	20	2009–2013	2013	$1,917
90	Dodge Durango	21	12	1998–2027	2027	$2,013
91	Mitsubishi Montero Sport	21	15	1997–2004	2004	$2,368
92	Mitsubishi Nativa	21	17	1998–2000	2000	$2,013
93	Suzuki Vitara 4Door	21	21	1999–2002	2002	$1,917
94	Chevrolet Tracker ZR2 Convertible	21	21	2001–2003	2003	$1,917
95	Jeep Liberty/Cherokee	21	16	2003–2007	2007	$2,368
96	Suzuki Vitara 4 Door	21	18	2003–2004	2004	$2,236
97	Cadillac SRX	21	15	2004–2016	2016	$2,118
98	Porsche Cayenne	21	15	2004–2026	2026	$2,118
99	Dodge Magnum	21	15	2005–2008	2008	$1,917
100	Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI 4matic	21	21	2007–2008	2008	$1,917
101	Mercedes-Benz CDI 4matic	21	21	2007–2008	2008	$1,917
102	Lincoln MKX	21	18	2007–2018	2018	$2,013
103	BMW X6 xDrive35i	21	17	2008–2019	2019	$2,013
104	Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4matic	21	18	2010–2015	2015	$1,917
105	Honda Accord Crosstour	21	20	2010–2011	2011	$1,917
106	BMW X5 xDrive35i	21	19	2011–2018	2018	$2,013
107	GMC Yukon Denali 1500 Hybrid	21	21	2011–2013	2013	$1,917
108	Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid	21	21	2011–2014	2014	$1,917
109	BMW X3 xDrive35i	21	21	2011–2017	2017	$1,917
110	Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid	21	21	2011–2015	2015	$1,917
111	Ford Expedition	20	12	1997–2027	2027	$2,236
112	Isuzu Amigo	20	16	1989–2000	2000	$2,118
113	Isuzu Rodeo	20	14	1991–2004	2004	$2,236
114	Mitsubishi Nativa (Puerto Rico Only)	20	17	2001–2004	2004	$2,368
115	Pontiac Aztek	20	18	2001–2005	2005	$2,118
116	Volvo XC	20	18	2001–2002	2002	$2,013
117	Buick Rendezvous	20	18	2002–2007	2007	$2,118
118	Mercedes-Benz ML350	20	15	2003–2015	2015	$2,013
119	Lexus RX 330	20	18	2004–2006	2006	$2,013
120	Porsche Cayenne S	20	14	2003–2026	2026	$2,236
121	Ford Freestyle	20	19	2005–2007	2007	$2,013
122	Pontiac Torrent	20	18	2006–2009	2009	$2,013
123	Mercedes-Benz ML350 4matic	20	17	2007–2015	2015	$2,118
124	BMW X3 3.0si	20	19	2007–2008	2008	$2,013
125	Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI 4matic	20	20	2007–2008	2008	$2,013
126	Land Rover LR2	20	17	2008–2015	2015	$2,013
127	Ford Flex	20	17	2009–2019	2019	$2,118
128	Lincoln MKT	20	17	2010–2019	2019	$2,118
129	Saab 9-4X	20	18	2011–2012	2012	$2,013
130	GMC Jimmy	19	12	1984–2004	2004	$2,516
131	Lincoln Navigator	19	12	1998–2027	2027	$2,236
132	Isuzu Rodeo Sport	19	16	2001–2003	2003	$2,118
133	Jeep Liberty	19	16	2002–2012	2012	$2,236
134	Infiniti FX35	19	17	2003–2012	2012	$2,118
135	Nissan Xterra	19	16	2000–2015	2015	$2,236
136	Mercedes-Benz GL450 4matic	19	14	2007–2016	2016	$2,118
137	Toyota FJ Cruiser	19	16	2007–2014	2014	$2,236
138	Dodge Nitro	19	17	2007–2011	2011	$2,236
139	Suzuki XL7	19	18	2007–2009	2009	$2,118
140	Hyundai Veracruz	19	18	2007–2012	2012	$2,118
141	Saturn Outlook	19	18	2007–2010	2010	$2,118
142	Ford Taurus X	19	18	2008–2009	2009	$2,118
143	Porsche Cayenne GTS	19	13	2008–2026	2026	$2,236
144	BMW X6 xDrive50i	19	15	2008–2019	2019	$2,118
145	BMW X5 xDrive50i	19	16	2011–2020	2020	$2,236
146	Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet	19	19	2011–2014	2014	$2,118
147	Suzuki Grand Vitara 4Door	18	17	1999–2000	2000	$2,236
148	Chevrolet Tracker LT	18	17	2001–2004	2004	$2,236
149	Chevrolet Tracker ZR2	18	17	2001–2004	2004	$2,236
150	Ford Explorer Sport	18	15	2001–2003	2003	$2,368
151	Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7	18	16	2001–2006	2006	$2,236
152	Isuzu Axiom	18	16	2002–2004	2004	$2,236
153	BMW X3	18	17	2004–2006	2006	$2,236
154	Mitsubishi Endeavor	18	17	2004–2011	2011	$2,236
155	Nissan Armada	18	14	2005–2026	2026	$2,236
156	Subaru B9 Tribeca	18	18	2006–2007	2007	$2,236
157	BMW X5 3.0si	18	18	2007–2008	2008	$2,236
158	Subaru Tribeca	18	18	2008–2014	2014	$2,236
159	Kia Borrego	18	17	2009–2011	2011	$2,236
160	BMW X5 xDrive30i	18	18	2009–2010	2010	$2,236
161	BMW ActiveHybrid X6	18	18	2010–2011	2011	$2,236
162	Mercedes-Benz G550	18	13	2010–2026	2026	$2,236
163	Mercedes-Benz ML320	17	15	1998–2003	2003	$2,683
164	Mercury Mountaineer	17	14	1997–2010	2010	$2,368
165	Mitsubishi Montero	17	14	1984–2006	2006	$2,683
166	Oldsmobile Bravada	17	15	1991–2004	2004	$2,516
167	Nissan Xterra V6	17	15	2000–2004	2004	$2,368
168	Chevrolet Avalanche	17	13	2002–2013	2013	$2,368
169	GMC Envoy	17	15	2002–2009	2009	$2,368
170	Land Rover Freelander	17	17	2002–2005	2005	$2,368
171	Cadillac Escalade ESV	17	13	2003–2015	2015	$2,368
172	Jeep Wrangler/TJ	17	14	2003–2006	2006	$2,368
173	Buick Rainier	17	15	2004–2007	2007	$2,368
174	Porsche Cayenne Turbo	17	14	2003–2023	2023	$2,516
175	Mercedes-Benz R350	17	16	2006–2008	2008	$2,368
176	Mercedes-Benz ML550 4matic	17	15	2008–2014	2014	$2,516
177	Porsche Cayenne Turbo S	17	14	2009–2018	2018	$2,368
178	Lexus GX 460	17	16	2010–2023	2023	$2,516
179	Lincoln MKT Hearse	17	16	2011–2019	2019	$2,516
180	Infiniti QX4	16	15	1997–2003	2003	$2,516
181	Mercedes-Benz ML430	16	15	1999–2001	2001	$2,516
182	BMW X5	16	14	2000–2006	2006	$2,516
183	Audi Allroad	16	16	2001–2002	2002	$2,516
184	Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext	16	14	2002–2007	2007	$2,516
185	GMC Envoy XL	16	14	2002–2007	2007	$2,516
186	Isuzu Ascender	16	14	2003–2004	2004	$2,516
187	Infiniti QX56	16	14	2004–2013	2013	$2,516
188	Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger	16	16	2004–2009	2009	$2,516
189	BMW X5 4.8is	16	16	2004–2006	2006	$2,516
190	GMC Envoy XUV	16	14	2005–2006	2006	$2,683
191	Isuzu Ascender 7-passenger	16	15	2005–2007	2007	$2,516
192	Saab 9-7X	16	13	2005–2009	2009	$2,516
193	Hummer H3	16	14	2006–2010	2010	$2,516
194	Jeep Commander	16	14	2006–2010	2010	$2,516
195	Chrysler Aspen	16	14	2007–2009	2009	$2,516
196	BMW X5 4.8i	16	16	2007–2008	2008	$2,516
197	Infiniti FX50	16	16	2009–2013	2013	$2,516
198	BMW X5 xDrive48i	16	16	2009–2010	2010	$2,516
199	Land Rover LR4	16	14	2010–2016	2016	$2,516
200	Acura SLX	15	14	1996–1999	1999	$2,683
201	Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon	15	11	1984–2021	2021	$2,875
202	Isuzu Vehicross	15	15	1999–2001	2001	$2,683
203	GMC Yukon Denali	15	12	2002–2013	2013	$2,683
204	Infiniti FX45	15	14	2003–2008	2008	$2,875
205	Lexus GX 470	15	15	2003–2009	2009	$2,683
206	Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG	15	12	2007–2015	2015	$2,683
207	Lexus LX 570	15	14	2008–2021	2021	$2,875
208	Mercedes-Benz GL550 4matic	15	14	2008–2016	2016	$2,683
209	Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8	15	12	2009–2016	2016	$2,683
210	Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG	14	14	2001–2003	2003	$2,875
211	BMW X5 4.6is	14	13	2002–2003	2003	$2,875
212	Cadillac Escalade Ext	14	12	2002–2013	2013	$2,875
213	Mercedes-Benz ML500	14	14	2002–2006	2006	$2,875
214	Land Rover LR3	14	14	2005–2009	2009	$2,875
215	BMW X5 xDriveM	14	14	2010–2012	2012	$2,875
216	Land Rover Discovery Series II	13	12	1999–2004	2004	$3,354
217	Lexus LX 470	13	13	1998–2007	2007	$3,096
218	Mercedes-Benz G500	13	12	2002–2008	2008	$3,096
219	Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG	13	12	2003–2011	2011	$3,354

What the class average means at the pump

The median best rating in this class is 21 mpg, which is 548 gallons over 11,500 miles — about $1,917 a year at $3.50 a gallon. Choosing the class leader at 91 mpg instead saves roughly $1,474 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.
Minicompact Cars — 153 nameplates, best 116 mpg.
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD — 152 nameplates, best 134 mpg.
Small Station Wagons — 142 nameplates, best 120 mpg.