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Best MPG SUVs in 2019

The most fuel-efficient SUVs in 2019, ranked by combined MPG from EPA data.

We ranked every non-electric SUV from 2019 by combined fuel economy. Here are the 15 most efficient.

Segment Average 23 mpg 300 SUVs from 2019
#1
2019 Nissan Leaf S, SV, SL
112 mpg Combined MPG

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.

147 hp 236 lb-ft 7.4s 0-60 150-mi range $29,990 FWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 160kW AC Synchronous Motor · FWD · 214 hp · 108 mpg combined MPG
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#2
2019 Hyundai Nexo Blue, Limited
61 mpg Combined MPG

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.

161 hp 291 lb-ft 8.4s 0-60 380-mi range $58,300 FWD
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#3
2019 Kia Niro FE, LX, EX, S Touring, Touring
50 mpg Combined MPG

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.

139 hp 195 lb-ft 8.7s 0-60 $23,590 FWD 3,161 lbs
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#4
2019 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid LX, EX, SX Touring
46 mpg Combined MPG

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.

139 hp 195 lb-ft 8.8s 0-60 26-mi range $28,840 FWD
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#5
2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
46 mpg Combined MPG

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.

455 hp 516 lb-ft 4.7s 0-60 13-mi range $66,800 AWD
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#6
2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e HSE
42 mpg Combined MPG

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.

398 hp 472 lb-ft 6.4s 0-60 19-mi range $84,300 AWD
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#7
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400e HSE
42 mpg Combined MPG

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.

398 hp 472 lb-ft 6.3s 0-60 19-mi range $79,700 AWD
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#8
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
40 mpg Combined MPG

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.

219 hp 163 lb-ft 7.4s 0-60 $36,400 AWD 3,910 lbs
Also available as: Hybrid · 2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid · AWD · 219 hp · 40 mpg combined MPG Hybrid · 2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid · AWD · 219 hp · 40 mpg combined MPG Hybrid · 2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid · AWD · 219 hp · 40 mpg combined MPG Gas · 2.5L 4-Cylinder · FWD · 203 hp · 30 mpg combined MPG Gas · 2.5L 4-Cylinder · AWD · 203 hp · 28 mpg combined MPG Gas · 2.5L 4-Cylinder · AWD · 203 hp · 28 mpg combined MPG Gas · 2.5L 4-Cylinder · AWD · 203 hp · 28 mpg combined MPG Gas · 2.5L 4-Cylinder · AWD · 203 hp · 28 mpg combined MPG
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#9
2019 Lexus UX 250h Base, F Sport, Luxury
39 mpg Combined MPG

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.

181 hp 133 lb-ft 8.3s 0-60 $34,000 AWD 3,605 lbs
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#10
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
35 mpg Combined MPG

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.

148 hp 149 lb-ft 8.7s 0-60 17-mi range $21,895 AWD
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 2.0L H4 · AWD · 152 hp · 29 mpg combined MPG
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#11
2019 Nissan Rogue SV Hybrid, SL Hybrid
34 mpg Combined MPG

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.

176 hp 9.1s 0-60 $27,020 FWD 4,450 lbs 1,102 lbs towing
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 2.0L I4 · AWD · 176 hp · 33 mpg combined MPG Regular Gasoline · 2.5L I4 · FWD · 170 hp · 29 mpg combined MPG Regular Gasoline · 2.5L I4 · AWD · 170 hp · 27 mpg combined MPG
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#12
2019 Lexus UX 200 Base, F Sport, Luxury
33 mpg Combined MPG

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.

169 hp 151 lb-ft 8.6s 0-60 $32,000 FWD 3,307 lbs
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#13
2019 Nissan Kicks S, SV, SR
33 mpg Combined MPG

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.

125 hp 115 lb-ft 9.7s 0-60 $18,640 FWD 2,639 lbs
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#14
2019 Mazda CX-3 Sport FWD
31 mpg Combined MPG

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.

148 hp 146 lb-ft 8.5s 0-60 $20,390 FWD 2,851 lbs
Also available as: Gasoline · 2.0L I4 SKYACTIV-G · AWD · 148 hp · 29 mpg combined MPG
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#15
2019 Lexus NX 300h Base, Luxury
31 mpg Combined MPG

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.

194 hp 152 lb-ft 8.3s 0-60 $40,200 AWD 4,180 lbs
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Full Comparison: Best MPG SUVs in 2019

# SUV Combined MPG PriceHP
1 2019 Nissan Leaf 112 mpg $29,990147 hp
2 2019 Hyundai Nexo 61 mpg $58,300161 hp
3 2019 Kia Niro 50 mpg $23,590139 hp
4 2019 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid 46 mpg $28,840139 hp
5 2019 Porsche Cayenne 46 mpg $66,800455 hp
6 2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e 42 mpg $84,300398 hp
7 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400e 42 mpg $79,700398 hp
8 2019 Toyota RAV4 40 mpg $36,400219 hp
9 2019 Lexus UX 250h 39 mpg $34,000181 hp
10 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 35 mpg $21,895148 hp
11 2019 Nissan Rogue 34 mpg $27,020176 hp
12 2019 Lexus UX 200 33 mpg $32,000169 hp
13 2019 Nissan Kicks 33 mpg $18,640125 hp
14 2019 Mazda CX-3 31 mpg $20,390148 hp
15 2019 Lexus NX 300h 31 mpg $40,200194 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.