Most fuel-efficient SUVs of 2016
The 2016 Lexus NX 300h leads with 32 MPG combined (7.4 L/100 km). These are the top 25 SUVs of model year 2016, ranked by the EPA combined fuel economy, best version of each model.
| # | Vehicle | Powertrain | Transmission | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexus NX 300h | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 34 / 30 / 32 | 7.4 |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 34 / 30 / 32 | 7.4 |
| 3 | Honda HR-V 2WD | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 / 34 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 4 | Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 29 / 33 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 5 | BMW X3 xDrive28d | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic (S8) | 27 / 33 / 30 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Buick Encore | 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 27 / 33 / 30 | 7.8 |
| 7 | Lexus RX 450h | 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 31 / 30 / 30 | 7.8 |
| 8 | Chevrolet Trax | 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 26 / 34 / 29 | 8.1 |
| 9 | Honda CR-V 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 / 32 / 29 | 8.1 |
| 10 | Mazda CX-5 2WD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 26 / 34 / 29 | 8.1 |
| 11 | Fiat 500 X | 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | 25 / 33 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 12 | Hyundai Tucson Eco FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | 26 / 32 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 13 | Mercedes-Benz GLA250 | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | 25 / 34 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 14 | Nissan Rogue FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 / 32 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 15 | Subaru Outback AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | 25 / 32 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 16 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD | 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 27 / 28 / 28 | 8.4 |
| 17 | Jeep Renegade 4WD | 1.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | 24 / 31 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 18 | Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | 25 / 30 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 19 | Subaru Forester AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 24 / 31 / 27 | 8.7 |
| 20 | Audi Q5 | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic (S8) | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 21 | Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 22 | Ford Escape FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 23 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 23 | GMC Terrain FWD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 22 / 31 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 24 | Infiniti QX60 Hybrid FWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl supercharged hybrid | Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 / 28 / 26 | 9.0 |
| 25 | Volvo XC60 FWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 |
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.