Most fuel-efficient SUVs of 2013
The 2013 Lexus RX 450h leads with 29 MPG combined (8.1 L/100 km). These are the top 25 SUVs of model year 2013, ranked by the EPA combined fuel economy, best version of each model.
| # | Vehicle | Powertrain | Transmission | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexus RX 450h | 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 31 / 28 / 29 | 8.1 |
| 2 | Mazda CX-5 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 26 / 34 / 29 | 8.1 |
| 3 | Buick Encore | 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 25 / 33 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 4 | Subaru XV Crosstrek AWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 / 32 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 5 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 / 28 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Bluetec 4matic | 2.1 L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic 7-spd | 24 / 32 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 7 | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | 24 / 30 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 8 | Audi Q5 Hybrid | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (S8) | 24 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 9 | Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 10 | Ford Escape FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 11 | GMC Terrain FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 12 | Honda CR-V 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 13 | Subaru Outback AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 24 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 14 | Toyota RAV4 2WD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 15 | Honda Crosstour 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 22 / 30 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 16 | Hyundai Tucson 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 21 / 30 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 17 | Jeep Compass 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 23 / 28 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 18 | Jeep Patriot 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 23 / 28 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 19 | Kia Sportage 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 21 / 30 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 20 | Nissan Rogue FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 / 28 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 21 | BMW X3 xDrive28i | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 21 / 28 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 22 | Ford Edge FWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 23 | Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 24 | Kia Sorento 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 21 / 30 / 24 | 9.8 |
| 25 | Acura RDX 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 20 / 28 / 23 | 10.2 |
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.