Most fuel-efficient SUVs of 2012
The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD leads with 32 MPG combined (7.4 L/100 km). These are the top 25 SUVs of model year 2012, ranked by the EPA combined fuel economy, best version of each model.
| # | Vehicle | Powertrain | Transmission | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Escape Hybrid FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 34 / 30 / 32 | 7.4 |
| 2 | Lexus RX 450h | 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 31 / 28 / 29 | 8.1 |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 / 28 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | 25 / 30 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 6 | GMC Terrain FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Honda CR-V 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 8 | Hyundai Tucson 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 29 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 9 | Jeep Compass 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 23 / 29 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 10 | Jeep Patriot 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 23 / 29 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 11 | Kia Sportage 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 21 / 30 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 12 | Nissan Rogue FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 / 28 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 13 | Ford Edge FWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 14 | Honda Crosstour 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 15 | Kia Sorento 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 21 / 30 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 16 | Subaru Outback Wagon AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 21 / 28 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 17 | Toyota RAV4 2WD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 21 / 28 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 18 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 22 / 26 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 19 | Chevrolet Captiva FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 20 / 28 / 23 | 10.2 |
| 20 | Ford Explorer FWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | 20 / 27 / 23 | 10.2 |
| 21 | Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 20 / 27 / 23 | 10.2 |
| 22 | Subaru Forester AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 21 / 27 / 23 | 10.2 |
| 23 | Toyota Venza | 2.7 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 21 / 27 / 23 | 10.2 |
| 24 | Audi Q5 | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 20 / 27 / 22 | 10.7 |
| 25 | Dodge Journey FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 19 / 26 / 22 | 10.7 |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data for vehicles sold in the United States (U.S. gallons). Plug-in hybrids are ranked by their fuel economy when running on petrol only. Electric cars are ranked separately. Real-world results vary.