Most fuel-efficient SUVs of 2026
The 2026 Kia Niro FE leads with 53 MPG combined (4.4 L/100 km). These are the top 25 SUVs of model year 2026, ranked by the EPA combined fuel economy, best version of each model. The model year is still in progress, so more vehicles will be added as the EPA rates them.
| # | 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 | Toyota RAV4 | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 47 / 40 / 43 | 5.5 |
| 3 | Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 41 / 44 / 42 | 5.6 |
| 4 | Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 46 / 39 / 42 | 5.6 |
| 5 | Ford Escape FWD PHEV | 2.5 L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 42 / 37 / 40 | 5.9 |
| 6 | Lexus NX 350h | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 42 / 38 / 40 | 5.9 |
| 7 | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 38 / 38 / 38 | 6.2 |
| 8 | Mazda CX-50 4WD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 39 / 37 / 38 | 6.2 |
| 9 | Honda CR-V AWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 40 / 34 / 37 | 6.4 |
| 10 | Jeep Cherokee AWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 39 / 35 / 37 | 6.4 |
| 11 | Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 37 / 36 / 37 | 6.4 |
| 12 | Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 37 / 36 / 36 | 6.5 |
| 13 | Lexus RX 350h AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 37 / 34 / 36 | 6.5 |
| 14 | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 36 / 36 / 36 | 6.5 |
| 15 | Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 37 / 34 / 36 | 6.5 |
| 16 | Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 / 34 / 35 | 6.7 |
| 17 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 / 34 / 35 | 6.7 |
| 18 | Hyundai Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (AM-S6) | 33 / 35 / 34 | 6.9 |
| 19 | Lincoln Corsair AWD PHEV | 2.5 L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 34 / 32 / 33 | 7.1 |
| 20 | Nissan Rogue FWD | 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | 29 / 36 / 32 | 7.4 |
| 21 | Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD | 1.3 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 / 33 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 22 | Hyundai Kona FWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | 28 / 35 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 23 | Hyundai Venue | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | 29 / 33 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 24 | Nissan Kicks | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 / 35 / 31 | 7.6 |
| 25 | Volkswagen Taos | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 28 / 36 / 31 | 7.6 |
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.