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Best MPG SUVs in 2026

The most fuel-efficient SUVs in 2026, ranked by combined MPG from EPA data.

We ranked every non-electric SUV from 2026 by combined fuel economy. Here are the 15 most efficient.

Segment Average 26 mpg 320 SUVs from 2026
#1
2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
108 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest combined MPG of 108 mpg — well above the segment average of 26 mpg. That's better than 99% of SUVs.

180 hp 195 lb-ft 7.3s 0-60 510-mi range $35,000 FWD
Also available as: Hybrid, regular gasoline · 1.6L I4 · FWD · 139 hp · 53 mpg combined MPG
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#2
2026 Ford Escape PHEV
105 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.5L, inline-4 producing 210 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 105 mpg — 3 mpg less than the #1 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.

210 hp 155 lb-ft 7.7s 0-60 520-mi range $40,500 FWD
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#3
2026 Lexus NX 450h+ Luxury, 450h+ F SPORT Handling
84 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.5L, inline-4 producing 304 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 84 mpg — 21 mpg less than the #2 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.

304 hp 167 lb-ft 6s 0-60 546-mi range $60,000 AWD
Also available as: Hybrid, premium gasoline · 2.5 L, I4 · AWD · 240 hp · 39 mpg combined MPG
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#4
2026 Lexus TX 550h+ Luxury
76 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 3.5L, v6 producing 404 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 76 mpg — 8 mpg less than the #3 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.

404 hp 254 lb-ft 5.9s 0-60 430-mi range $80,960 AWD
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#5
2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
74 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 1.6L turbocharged inline-4 producing 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 74 mpg — 2 mpg less than the #4 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.

261 hp 258 lb-ft 7.6s 0-60 430-mi range $49,900 AWD
Also available as: Hybrid, regular gasoline · 1.6 L, turbo, I4 · FWD · 227 hp · 36 mpg combined MPG Hybrid, regular gasoline · 1.6 L, turbo, I4 · AWD · 227 hp · 34 mpg combined MPG
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#6
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander ES, SE, SEL, NOIR
64 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 248 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 64 mpg — 10 mpg less than the #5 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.

248 hp 332 lb-ft 7.5s 0-60 420-mi range $43,000 AWD
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#7
2026 Volvo XC60 Recharge Core, Plus, Ultra, Polestar Engineered
63 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 63 mpg — 1 mpg less than the #6 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.

455 hp 523 lb-ft 4.5s 0-60 500-mi range $59,095 AWD
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#8
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 350e 4MATIC
60 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 313 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 60 mpg — 3 mpg less than the #7 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.

313 hp 406 lb-ft 6.2s 0-60 420-mi range $59,900 AWD
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#9
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 450e 4MATIC
58 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 381 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 58 mpg — 2 mpg less than the #8 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.

381 hp 479 lb-ft 5.8s 0-60 450-mi range $71,500 AWD
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#10
2026 Volvo XC90 Recharge Core, Plus, Ultra
58 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 58 mpg combined MPG. That's better than 97% of SUVs.

455 hp 523 lb-ft 5s 0-60 530-mi range $73,095 AWD
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#11
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Base, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit
56 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.0L, turbo, inline-4 producing 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 56 mpg — 2 mpg less than the #10 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.

375 hp 470 lb-ft 5.3s 0-60 470-mi range $61,000 AWD
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#12
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer REEV Series II, Series III
55 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 3.6L, v6 producing 647 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 55 mpg — 1 mpg less than the #11 spot. That's better than 96% of SUVs.

647 hp 620 lb-ft 4.1s 0-60 500-mi range $105,000 AWD
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#13
2026 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Rubicon, High Altitude
49 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.0L, turbo, inline-4 producing 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 49 mpg — 6 mpg less than the #12 spot. That's better than 96% of SUVs.

375 hp 470 lb-ft 6s 0-60 370-mi range $50,695 AWD
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#14
2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid
46 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 3.0L turbocharged v6 producing 463 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 46 mpg — 3 mpg less than the #13 spot. That's better than 96% of SUVs.

463 hp 479 lb-ft 4.6s 0-60 400-mi range $105,300 AWD
Also available as: Plug-in hybrid, premium gasoline · 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8 · AWD · 729 hp · 44 mpg combined MPG
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#15
2026 Lexus UX 300h Premium (2026)
43 mpg Combined MPG

Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 hybrid + electric motors producing 196 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. Combined MPG: 43 mpg — 3 mpg less than the #14 spot. That's better than 95% of SUVs.

196 hp 139 lb-ft 8.1s 0-60 $40,750 FWD 3,500 lbs
Also available as: Hybrid · 2.0L I4 Hybrid + Electric Motors · FWD · 196 hp · 43 mpg combined MPG Hybrid · 2.0L I4 Hybrid + Electric Motors · AWD · 196 hp · 42 mpg combined MPG
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Full Comparison: Best MPG SUVs in 2026

# SUV Combined MPG PriceHP
1 2026 Kia Niro 108 mpg $35,000180 hp
2 2026 Ford Escape 105 mpg $40,500210 hp
3 2026 Lexus NX 84 mpg $60,000304 hp
4 2026 Lexus TX 76 mpg $80,960404 hp
5 2026 Kia Sorento 74 mpg $49,900261 hp
6 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 64 mpg $43,000248 hp
7 2026 Volvo XC60 Recharge 63 mpg $59,095455 hp
8 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 60 mpg $59,900313 hp
9 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 58 mpg $71,500381 hp
10 2026 Volvo XC90 Recharge 58 mpg $73,095455 hp
11 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 56 mpg $61,000375 hp
12 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer REEV 55 mpg $105,000647 hp
13 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4xe 49 mpg $50,695375 hp
14 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 46 mpg $105,300463 hp
15 2026 Lexus UX 43 mpg $40,750196 hp

The Bottom Line

The 2026 Kia Niro takes the top spot with 108 mpg. The 2026 Ford Escape is a close second. All 15 SUVs listed here exceed the 2026 segment average of 26 mpg.