We ranked every non-electric SUV from 2026 by combined fuel economy. Here are the 15 most efficient.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Comparison: Best MPG SUVs in 2026
| # | SUV | Combined MPG | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Kia Niro | 108 mpg | $35,000 | 180 hp |
| 2 | 2026 Ford Escape | 105 mpg | $40,500 | 210 hp |
| 3 | 2026 Lexus NX | 84 mpg | $60,000 | 304 hp |
| 4 | 2026 Lexus TX | 76 mpg | $80,960 | 404 hp |
| 5 | 2026 Kia Sorento | 74 mpg | $49,900 | 261 hp |
| 6 | 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander | 64 mpg | $43,000 | 248 hp |
| 7 | 2026 Volvo XC60 Recharge | 63 mpg | $59,095 | 455 hp |
| 8 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 60 mpg | $59,900 | 313 hp |
| 9 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | 58 mpg | $71,500 | 381 hp |
| 10 | 2026 Volvo XC90 Recharge | 58 mpg | $73,095 | 455 hp |
| 11 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 56 mpg | $61,000 | 375 hp |
| 12 | 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer REEV | 55 mpg | $105,000 | 647 hp |
| 13 | 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 49 mpg | $50,695 | 375 hp |
| 14 | 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe | 46 mpg | $105,300 | 463 hp |
| 15 | 2026 Lexus UX | 43 mpg | $40,750 | 196 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.