We ranked every non-electric SUV from 2019 by combined fuel economy. Here are the 15 most efficient.
Powered by a 110kw ac synchronous motor producing 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest combined MPG of 112 mpg — well above the segment average of 23 mpg. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a single motor producing 161 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 61 mpg — 51 mpg less than the #1 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 50 mpg — 11 mpg less than the #2 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 46 mpg — 4 mpg less than the #3 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 3.0L turbo v6 producing 455 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 46 mpg combined MPG. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 398 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 42 mpg — 4 mpg less than the #5 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 398 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 42 mpg combined MPG. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid producing 219 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 40 mpg — 2 mpg less than the #7 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 181 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 39 mpg — 1 mpg less than the #8 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L h4 producing 148 horsepower and 149 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 35 mpg — 4 mpg less than the #9 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 176 horsepower. Combined MPG: 34 mpg — 1 mpg less than the #10 spot. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 33 mpg — 1 mpg less than the #11 spot. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 125 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 33 mpg combined MPG. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 skyactiv-g producing 148 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 31 mpg — 2 mpg less than the #13 spot. That's better than 95% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 194 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 31 mpg combined MPG. That's better than 95% of SUVs.
Full Comparison: Best MPG SUVs in 2019
| # | SUV | Combined MPG | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 Nissan Leaf | 112 mpg | $29,990 | 147 hp |
| 2 | 2019 Hyundai Nexo | 61 mpg | $58,300 | 161 hp |
| 3 | 2019 Kia Niro | 50 mpg | $23,590 | 139 hp |
| 4 | 2019 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid | 46 mpg | $28,840 | 139 hp |
| 5 | 2019 Porsche Cayenne | 46 mpg | $66,800 | 455 hp |
| 6 | 2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e | 42 mpg | $84,300 | 398 hp |
| 7 | 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400e | 42 mpg | $79,700 | 398 hp |
| 8 | 2019 Toyota RAV4 | 40 mpg | $36,400 | 219 hp |
| 9 | 2019 Lexus UX 250h | 39 mpg | $34,000 | 181 hp |
| 10 | 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | 35 mpg | $21,895 | 148 hp |
| 11 | 2019 Nissan Rogue | 34 mpg | $27,020 | 176 hp |
| 12 | 2019 Lexus UX 200 | 33 mpg | $32,000 | 169 hp |
| 13 | 2019 Nissan Kicks | 33 mpg | $18,640 | 125 hp |
| 14 | 2019 Mazda CX-3 | 31 mpg | $20,390 | 148 hp |
| 15 | 2019 Lexus NX 300h | 31 mpg | $40,200 | 194 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2019 Nissan Leaf takes the top spot with 112 mpg. The 2019 Hyundai Nexo is a close second. All 15 SUVs listed here exceed the 2019 segment average of 23 mpg.