Most fuel-efficient SUVs of 2014
The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD leads with 30 MPG combined (7.8 L/100 km). These are the top 25 SUVs of model year 2014, ranked by the EPA combined fuel economy, best version of each model.
| # | Vehicle | Powertrain | Transmission | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 / 32 / 30 | 7.8 |
| 2 | Lexus RX 450h | 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 31 / 28 / 29 | 8.1 |
| 3 | Mazda CX-5 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 26 / 34 / 29 | 8.1 |
| 4 | Buick Encore | 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 25 / 33 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 5 | Nissan Rogue FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 / 32 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 6 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD | 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 27 / 28 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Bluetec 4matic | 2.1 L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic 7-spd | 24 / 32 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 8 | Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | 25 / 30 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 9 | Subaru Forester AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 24 / 31 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 10 | Audi Q5 Hybrid | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (S8) | 24 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 11 | BMW X5 xDrive35d | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic (S8) | 23 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 12 | Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 13 | Ford Escape FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 23 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 14 | GMC Terrain FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 15 | Honda CR-V 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 16 | Infiniti QX60 Hybrid FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl supercharged hybrid | Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 / 28 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 17 | Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD | 2.5 L 4-cyl supercharged hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 / 28 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 18 | Subaru Outback AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 24 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 19 | Toyota RAV4 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 20 | Honda Crosstour 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 22 / 30 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 21 | Hyundai Tucson 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 23 / 28 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 22 | Jeep Cherokee FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | 21 / 30 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 23 | Jeep Compass FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 23 / 28 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 24 | Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic 8-spd | 22 / 30 / 25 | 9.4 |
| 25 | Jeep Patriot FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 23 / 28 / 25 | 9.4 |
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.