Most fuel-efficient SUVs of 2025
The 2025 Kia Niro FE leads with 53 MPG combined (4.4 L/100 km). These are the top 25 SUVs of model year 2025, ranked by the EPA combined fuel economy, best version of each model.
| # | Vehicle | Powertrain | Transmission | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro FE | 1.6 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 / 54 / 53 | 4.4 |
| 2 | Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 42 / 44 / 43 | 5.5 |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 45 / 38 / 42 | 5.6 |
| 4 | Ford Escape FWD PHEV | 2.5 L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 42 / 37 / 40 | 5.9 |
| 5 | Honda CR-V FWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 / 36 / 40 | 5.9 |
| 6 | Lexus NX 350h AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 41 / 37 / 39 | 6.0 |
| 7 | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 41 / 38 / 39 | 6.0 |
| 8 | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 38 / 38 / 38 | 6.2 |
| 9 | Mazda CX-50 4WD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 39 / 37 / 38 | 6.2 |
| 10 | Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 / 35 / 36 | 6.5 |
| 11 | Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 / 36 / 36 | 6.5 |
| 12 | Lexus RX 350h AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 37 / 34 / 36 | 6.5 |
| 13 | Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 37 / 34 / 36 | 6.5 |
| 14 | Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 / 34 / 35 | 6.7 |
| 15 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 / 34 / 35 | 6.7 |
| 16 | Lincoln Corsair AWD PHEV | 2.5 L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 34 / 32 / 33 | 7.1 |
| 17 | Nissan Rogue FWD | 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | 30 / 37 / 33 | 7.1 |
| 18 | Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD | 1.3 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 / 33 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 19 | Hyundai Kona FWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | 28 / 35 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 20 | Hyundai Venue | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | 29 / 32 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 21 | Kia Seltos FWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | 28 / 34 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 22 | Nissan Kicks | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 / 35 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 23 | Volkswagen Taos | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 28 / 36 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 24 | Buick Encore GX FWD | 1.3 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 / 31 / 30 | 7.8 |
| 25 | Lincoln Nautilus HEV AWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 / 31 / 30 | 7.8 |
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.