Tank Ledger

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

317 nameplates carry the EPA classification “Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD”. Combined ratings run from 111 mpg for the Lucid Gravity Touring w/20F21R wheels down to 10 mpg. The class holds 4,375 configurations on record.

Full ranking

#VehicleBestWorstModel yearsLatest yearCost a year at $3.50
1Lucid Gravity Touring w/20F21R wheels1111112026–20272027$363
2Lucid Gravity GT w/20F21R wheels (2R)1081082025–20272027$373
3Tesla Model X Long Range Plus1051052020–20212021$383
4Tesla Model X105982022–20262026$383
5Lucid Gravity GT w/20F21R wheels (3R)1041042025–20272027$387
6Audi Q4 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro100972024–20262026$415
7Honda Prologue Touring99952024–20262026$407
8Tesla Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels)98982022–20232023$411
9Tesla Model X Plaid (20in wheels)98942024–20252025$428
10Lucid Gravity GT w/21F22R wheels (2R)98982025–20272027$411
11Tesla Model X Performance (20in Wheels)97902020–20212021$415
12Jeep Wagoneer S (Falken tire)97932024–20262026$433
13Tesla Model X Long Range96962019–20202020$419
14Audi Q4 e-tron quattro95932022–20232023$433
15Honda Prologue Elite95922024–20262026$424
16Tesla Model X - 75D93932016–20172017$433
17Tesla Model X - 60D93932016–20172017$433
18Tesla Model X 75D93932018–20192019$433
19Tesla Model X - 90D92922016–20172017$438
20Lucid Gravity GT w/21F22R wheels (3R)92922025–20272027$438
21Hyundai Ioniq 992882026–20272027$438
22Tesla Model X Plaid (22 inch wheels)91912022–20232023$442
23Acura ZDX91192010–20262026$442
24Genesis Electrified GV7091902024–20272027$447
25Tesla Model X Plaid (22in wheels)90882024–20252025$457
26Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels)90882025–20262026$447
27Tesla Model X - P90D89892016–20172017$452
28Kia EV9 Long Range89832024–20262026$452
29Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (21 Inch Wheels)89842025–20272027$452
30Tesla Model X 100D87872018–20192019$463
31BMW iX xDrive40 (22 inch Wheels)87862024–20252025$463
32Jeep Wagoneer S (Pirelli tire)87832024–20262026$468
33Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance87862026–20272027$463
34Vinfast VF 8 Eco87732023–20272027$551
35Tesla Model X - P100D86862016–20172017$468
36Tesla Model X Performance (22in Wheels)86792019–20212021$468
37BMW iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels)86832022–20252025$485
38BMW iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels)86812022–20252025$497
39BMW iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels)86862024–20252025$468
40BMW iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels)86832024–20252025$485
41Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4matic (SUV)86812024–20252025$497
42Tesla Model X P100D85852018–20192019$474
43Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic (SUV)85812024–20252025$497
44Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large (22in)85752024–20262026$474
45Rivian R1S Dual Standard (22in)85702024–20262026$474
46Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor85832025–20262026$474
47Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance85852026–20272027$474
48Mercedes-Benz EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV)84762024–20262026$479
49Rivian R1S Performance Dual Max (22in)84782024–20262026$479
50BMW iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels)83812022–20252025$497
51Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4matic (SUV)83782023–20252025$509
52Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4matic (SUV)83772023–20252025$503
53Acura ZDX Type S83782024–20262026$485
54Kia EV9 Long Range GT-Line82802024–20262026$491
55Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large Plus (22in)82822025–20262026$491
56Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels)81802025–20262026$497
57Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack81772025–20262026$497
58BMW iX M60 (21 inch Wheels)80762023–20252025$530
59BMW iX M60 (22 inch Wheels)80772023–20252025$523
60Rivian R1S Performance Dual Max (20in)80802025–20262026$503
61Mercedes-Benz EQS 550 4matic (SUV)80802026–20272027$503
62Vinfast VF 8 Plus80442023–20272027$915
63Audi e-tron quattro79782022–20232023$509
64Rivian R1S Dual Standard (20in)79792025–20262026$509
65Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large (20in)79792025–20262026$509
66Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4matic (SUV)79792026–20272027$509
67Audi e-tron78742019–20212021$516
68Audi e-tron Sportback quattro78772022–20232023$516
69Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in)78732024–20262026$516
70Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large Plus (20in)78782025–20262026$516
71Audi e-tron Sportback77772020–20212021$523
72Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in)76682024–20262026$530
73Rivian R1S Tri Max (22in)76762025–20262026$530
74Audi e-tron S Sportback (20 inch wheels)75752022–20232023$537
75Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4matic Plus (SUV)74742024–20262026$544
76Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (20 inch wheels)73702024–20252025$575
77Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in)72722025–20262026$559
78Vinfast VF 9 Plus69682024–20272027$592
79Rivian R1S All-Terrain Tri Max (20in)68682025–20262026$592
80Audi e-tron S Sportback (21/22 inch wheels)65652022–20232023$619
81Audi e-tron S (21/22 inch wheels)63632022–20232023$639
82Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (21/22 inch wheels)63602024–20252025$671
83Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology62622025–20262026$649
84Jeep Cherokee37151987–20262026$1,088
85Toyota Highlander Hybrid36262006–20262026$1,150
86Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid36272024–20262026$1,118
87Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD/PLAT35352020–20262026$1,150
88Hyundai Palisade Hybrid31292026–20272027$1,298
89Lexus RX 450h30282010–20222022$1,342
90Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE Plus29282014–20192019$1,388
91Lexus RX 450h L29292018–20222022$1,388
92Ford Explorer HEV28252020–20232023$1,491
93Mitsubishi Outlander28192003–20262026$1,438
94Volvo XC9027152003–20212021$1,491
95Mercedes-Benz 4matic27142003–20272027$1,491
96BMW X5 xDrive35d27212009–20162016$1,610
97Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge27272022–20242024$1,491
98Lexus TX 500h27272024–20262026$1,491
99Volvo XC90 T827272025–20262026$1,491
100Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26262014–20172017$1,548
101Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid26262014–20152015$1,548
102Ford Explorer Platinum HEV26232022–20232023$1,548
103Volvo XC90 B526242023–20272027$1,610
104Mazda CX-9026252024–20262026$1,548
105Jeep Grand Cherokee25121993–20272027$1,750
106GMC Acadia25172007–20272027$1,830
107Toyota Highlander25182001–20262026$1,677
108BMW X5 xDrive 35d25252017–20182018$1,610
109BMW X5 xDrive40i25222019–20262026$1,610
110Ford Explorer24141991–20262026$1,677
111Chevrolet Tahoe24121995–20262026$1,677
112Volkswagen Touareg24142004–20172017$2,118
113Land Rover Range Rover Sport24142006–20222022$2,118
114Porsche Cayenne Diesel24232013–20162016$1,677
115Land Rover Range Rover24121987–20222022$2,236
116BMW X5 xDrive40e24242016–20182018$1,677
117Land Rover Range Rover SVA24162018–20222022$2,516
118BMW X6 xDrive40i24222020–20272027$1,750
119Infiniti QX6024212014–20272027$1,677
120Toyota Grand Highlander LE/XLE24232024–20262026$1,677
121Cadillac Escalade23121999–20262026$2,368
122Chevrolet Suburban23111987–20262026$1,750
123GMC Yukon XL23122000–20262026$1,750
124GMC Yukon23121992–20262026$1,750
125Buick Enclave23172008–20272027$1,830
126Chevrolet Traverse23172009–20272027$1,830
127Honda Pilot23172003–20262026$1,830
128Toyota 4Runner23131984–20262026$1,830
129Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4matic23192016–20262026$1,830
130Toyota Highlander LE23232017–20192019$1,750
131Land Rover Discovery23121994–20262026$1,917
132Subaru Ascent23222019–20272027$1,830
133Volkswagen Atlas 4motion23182018–20272027$1,750
134BMW X7 xDrive40i23212019–20272027$1,830
135Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4matic23212020–20262026$1,917
136Lincoln Aviator23132003–20262026$1,917
137Genesis GV8023192021–20272027$1,830
138Jeep Grand Cherokee L23172021–20272027$1,750
139Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe23232022–20262026$1,750
140Volvo XC90 B623222023–20272027$1,750
141Lexus TX 35023232024–20262026$1,750
142Toyota Land Cruiser23232024–20272027$1,750
143Nissan Pathfinder23141987–20262026$1,750
144Kia Telluride23202020–20272027$1,830
145Audi Q722142007–20262026$1,830
146Cadillac Escalade Hybrid22202009–20132013$1,917
147GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid22202008–20132013$1,917
148Toyota Sequoia22142001–20262026$1,830
149BMW X5 sDrive35i22212014–20182018$1,917
150Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid22222015–20252025$1,830
151Land Rover Discovery Sport22202015–20262026$2,013
152Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring22222019–20212021$1,830
153Hyundai Palisade22202020–20272027$1,830
154Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid22212019–20252025$1,830
155Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid Coupe22212020–20252025$1,830
156Land Rover Discovery MHEV22192021–20262026$2,118
157Land Rover Range Rover Sport P360 MHEV22212022–20272027$1,830
158Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400 MHEV22212022–20262026$1,830
159Nissan Pathfinder Platinum22212015–20262026$1,830
160Audi Q7 quattro22202022–20262026$2,013
161Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx22212022–20272027$1,917
162Toyota Grand Highlander Limited/Platinum22222024–20262026$1,830
163BMW X5 xDrive50e22222025–20262026$1,830
164BMW X5 xDrive35i21192011–20182018$2,013
165BMW X6 xDrive35i21172008–20192019$2,013
166Cadillac SRX21152004–20162016$2,118
167GMC Yukon Denali 1500 Hybrid21212011–20132013$1,917
168Porsche Cayenne21152004–20262026$2,118
169Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid21212011–20152015$1,917
170Dodge Durango21121998–20272027$2,013
171Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid21212011–20142014$1,917
172Mercedes-Benz GLS450 4matic21182017–20262026$1,917
173Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4matic21212016–20182018$1,917
174Land Rover Range Rover Sport MHEV21182019–20272027$2,236
175Land Rover Range Rover MHEV21192020–20272027$2,118
176Ford Explorer Timberline21202021–20242024$1,917
177Land Rover Range Rover P400 MHEV21202022–20272027$1,917
178Land Rover New Range Rover P360 LWB MHEV21212022–20232023$1,917
179Honda Pilot Touring/Elite/Black21212023–20262026$1,917
180Honda Pilot TrailSport21202022–20262026$2,013
181Bentley Bentayga Hybrid21202023–20272027$1,917
182Land Rover Range Rover P400 LWB MHEV21202024–20272027$1,917
183Mercedes-Benz GLE450 4matic (coupe)21212025–20262026$1,917
184Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek21212023–20262026$1,917
185Ford Flex20172009–20192019$2,118
186Porsche Cayenne S20142003–20262026$2,236
187Mercedes-Benz ML350 4matic20172007–20152015$2,118
188Ford Expedition20121997–20272027$2,236
189Lincoln MKT20172010–20192019$2,118
190Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4matic20202016–20192019$2,013
191Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe20192017–20192019$2,118
192Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 4matic20192017–20192019$2,118
193Audi Q820182019–20232023$2,013
194Porsche Cayenne Coupe20192020–20262026$2,118
195Land Rover Defender 11020101993–20262026$2,013
196Land Rover Defender 110 MHEV20172020–20262026$2,013
197Land Rover Defender 90 MHEV20192020–20262026$2,013
198Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4matic Plus20192021–20262026$2,013
199Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe20192021–20262026$2,013
200BMW X5 xDrive45e20202021–20232023$2,013
201Audi Q8 quattro20192022–20272027$2,118
202Jeep Wagoneer20161990–20252025$2,013
203Land Rover Range Rover P360 MHEV20202022–20242024$2,013
204Jeep Wagoneer L20192023–20252025$2,013
205Genesis GV80 MHEV20192025–20272027$2,118
206Ford Bronco Outer Banks20202025–20262026$2,013
207Lexus LX 700h20202025–20262026$2,013
208Lamborghini Urus SE20202025–20262026$2,013
209BMW X5 xDrive50i19162011–20202020$2,236
210BMW X6 xDrive50i19152008–20192019$2,118
211Porsche Cayenne GTS19132008–20262026$2,236
212Lincoln Navigator19121998–20272027$2,236
213Mercedes-Benz GL450 4matic19142007–20162016$2,118
214Land Rover Range Rover L19162014–20152015$2,516
215Land Rover Range Rover LWB19162015–20222022$2,236
216Porsche Cayenne Platinum19192017–20182018$2,118
217Bentley Bentayga19142017–20272027$2,516
218Ford Expedition MAX19182018–20212021$2,118
219Mercedes-Benz GLE580 4matic19172020–20262026$2,236
220Porsche Cayenne S Coupe19172020–20262026$2,236
221Land Rover Defender 9019131994–20262026$2,118
222Jeep Grand Wagoneer19111984–20262026$2,118
223Lexus LX 60019192022–20262026$2,118
224Acura MDX Type-S19192022–20262026$2,118
225BMW X7 M60i xDrive19182023–20272027$2,118
226Land Rover Defender 130 P300 MHEV19182023–20262026$2,118
227Land Rover Defender 130 P400 MHEV19182023–20262026$2,236
228Jeep Grand Wagoneer L19162023–20262026$2,118
229BMW X5 M60i xDrive19192024–20262026$2,118
230BMW X6 M60i xDrive19192024–20272027$2,118
231Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro19192026–20272027$2,118
232Mercedes-Benz G55018132010–20262026$2,236
233Nissan Armada18142005–20262026$2,236
234Infiniti QX8018152014–20272027$2,236
235GMC Yukon K1500 XL18162015–20202020$2,516
236Lincoln Navigator L18162015–20212021$2,236
237Maserati Levante S18162017–20212021$2,236
238Maserati Levante18162017–20212021$2,236
239BMW X5 M50i18182020–20232023$2,236
240Mercedes-Benz GLS580 4matic18162020–20262026$2,516
241Porsche Cayenne Turbo S e-Hybrid Coupe18182020–20232023$2,236
242Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe18172021–20262026$2,236
243Maserati Levante Modena18182022–20242024$2,236
244Land Rover New Range Rover LWB18182022–20232023$2,236
245Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR MHEV18182024–20272027$2,236
246Land Rover Range Rover SV MHEV18182024–20272027$2,236
247Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound18172024–20262026$2,236
248Chevrolet Avalanche17132002–20132013$2,368
249Cadillac Escalade ESV17132003–20152015$2,368
250Porsche Cayenne Turbo17142003–20232023$2,516
251Lexus GX 46017162010–20232023$2,516
252Mercedes-Benz ML550 4matic17152008–20142014$2,516
253Porsche Cayenne Turbo S17142009–20182018$2,368
254Chevrolet Suburban K1017111984–20142014$2,368
255Ford Expedition EL17162015–20172017$2,368
256BMW X7 xDrive50i17172019–20202020$2,368
257BMW X7 M50i17172020–20222022$2,368
258Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe17172020–20232023$2,368
259Audi SQ717162020–20262026$2,516
260Audi SQ817162020–20272027$2,516
261BMW Alpina XB717172021–20262026$2,368
262Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus17162021–20262026$2,368
263Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4matic Plus17152021–20262026$2,368
264Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe17162021–20262026$2,368
265Mercedes-Benz GLS600 4matic Maybach17152021–20262026$2,683
266Ford Expedition Timberline17172022–20242024$2,368
267Aston Martin DBX 70717172023–20262026$2,368
268Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT17162023–20262026$2,368
269Bentley Bentayga EWB17162023–20272027$2,516
270Lexus GX 55017172024–20262026$2,368
271BMW X5 M16142013–20232023$2,683
272BMW X6 M16142013–20232023$2,683
273Infiniti QX5616142004–20132013$2,516
274Land Rover LR416142010–20162016$2,516
275Mercedes-Benz GLS550 4matic16162017–20192019$2,516
276Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR16162018–20222022$2,516
277Maserati Levante GTS16152019–20212021$2,516
278Maserati Levante Trofeo16152019–20242024$2,516
279Audi RS Q816152020–20242024$2,683
280Aston Martin DBX V816152021–20242024$2,516
281Maserati Levante Modena V816162022–20242024$2,516
282Lamborghini Urus Performante16162023–20242024$2,516
283Audi RS Q8 Performance16162025–20272027$2,516
284Land Rover Defender 13016162025–20262026$2,516
285Nissan Armada PRO-4X16162025–20262026$2,516
286Lexus LX 57015142008–20212021$2,875
287Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon15111984–20212021$2,875
288GMC Yukon Denali15122002–20132013$2,683
289Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT815122009–20162016$2,683
290Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG15122007–20152015$2,683
291Mercedes-Benz GL550 4matic15142008–20162016$2,683
292Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S15152016–20192019$2,683
293Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S Coupe15152016–20192019$2,683
294Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE6315142016–20192019$2,875
295Mercedes-Benz AMG G6315132016–20272027$2,683
296Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS6315142017–20192019$2,683
297Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT15152017–20212021$2,683
298Dodge Durango SRT15132018–20252025$3,096
299Land Rover Range Rover LWB SVA15152018–20222022$2,683
300BMW X5 M Competition15152020–20262026$2,683
301BMW X6 M Competition15152020–20272027$2,683
302Ford Bronco Raptor15152022–20262026$2,683
303INEOS Automotive Grenadier15152023–20252025$2,683
304Cadillac Escalade Ext14122002–20132013$2,875
305Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG14142013–20152015$2,875
306Lamborghini Urus14142019–20222022$2,875
307Bentley Bentayga Speed14142022–20232023$2,875
308BMW XM14142023–20252025$2,875
309INEOS Automotive Grenadier Trialmaster Edition14142023–20252025$2,875
310Rolls-Royce Cullinan14132019–20272027$3,096
311Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge14132020–20272027$3,096
312BMW XM Label14142025–20262026$2,875
313Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG13132013–20152015$3,096
314Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk13132018–20212021$3,096
315Cadillac Escalade V13132023–20262026$3,096
316Mercedes-Benz AMG G6512122016–20182018$3,354
317Ferrari Purosangue12122024–20262026$3,354

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 111 mpg instead saves roughly $1,467 a year.