Shelf order · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
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small sport utility vehicle 4wd
130 models ranked on the EPA's own combined figure — no manufacturer claims, no road tests, no paid placement. Topped by the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD at 123 MPGe.
Ranked on the test sheet, best first
| # | Model | Combined | Fuel/yr | Per mile | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 123 MPGe | $390 | $0.026 | 2020–2026 |
| 2 | Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 105 MPGe | $457 | $0.030 | 2020–2026 |
| 3 | Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 MPGe | $462 | $0.031 | 2021–2026 |
| 4 | Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro | 102 MPGe | $471 | $0.031 | 2021–2025 |
| 5 | Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S | 102 MPGe | $471 | $0.031 | 2021–2025 |
| 6 | Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD | 100 MPGe | $480 | $0.032 | 2021–2026 |
| 7 | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT | 90 MPGe | $533 | $0.036 | 2021–2026 |
| 8 | Ford Escape AWD HEV | 39 MPG | $1231 | $0.082 | 2020–2026 |
| 9 | Lexus NX 350h AWD | 39 MPG | $1231 | $0.082 | 2022–2026 |
| 10 | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 39 MPG | $1231 | $0.082 | 2016–2025 |
| 11 | Toyota Venza AWD | 39 MPG | $1231 | $0.082 | 2009–2024 |
| 12 | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue | 38 MPG | $1263 | $0.084 | 2022–2026 |
| 13 | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 36 MPG | $1333 | $0.089 | 2022–2026 |
| 14 | Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | 36 MPG | $1333 | $0.089 | 2019–2026 |
| 15 | Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | 35 MPG | $1371 | $0.091 | 2022–2026 |
| 16 | Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD | 35 MPG | $1371 | $0.091 | 2023–2027 |
| 17 | Kia Sorento Hybrid AWD | 34 MPG | $1412 | $0.094 | 2022–2026 |
| 18 | Honda CR-V AWD | 33 MPG | $1455 | $0.097 | 2017–2026 |
| 19 | Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid | 33 MPG | $1455 | $0.097 | 2022–2026 |
| 20 | Lincoln Corsair AWD PHEV | 33 MPG | $1455 | $0.097 | 2021–2026 |
| 21 | Lexus NX 300h AWD | 31 MPG | $1548 | $0.103 | 2015–2021 |
| 22 | Nissan Rogue AWD | 31 MPG | $1548 | $0.103 | 2008–2026 |
| 23 | Nissan Rogue AWD SL/Platinum | 31 MPG | $1548 | $0.103 | 2021–2025 |
| 24 | Toyota RAV4 AWD LE | 30 MPG | $1600 | $0.107 | 2020–2025 |
| 25 | BMW X3 xDrive30i | 29 MPG | $1655 | $0.110 | 2009–2025 |
| 26 | Subaru Crosstrek AWD | 29 MPG | $1655 | $0.110 | 2017–2026 |
| 27 | Toyota RAV4 AWD | 28.5 MPG | $1684 | $0.112 | 2013–2025 |
| 28 | Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4matic | 28 MPG | $1714 | $0.114 | 2015–2026 |
| 29 | Toyota RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | 28 MPG | $1714 | $0.114 | 2020–2024 |
| 30 | Volkswagen Taos 4motion | 28 MPG | $1714 | $0.114 | 2022–2026 |
| 31 | Buick Encore GX AWD | 27 MPG | $1778 | $0.119 | 2020–2026 |
| 32 | Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD | 27 MPG | $1778 | $0.119 | 2021–2026 |
| 33 | Ford Escape AWD | 27 MPG | $1778 | $0.119 | 2012–2026 |
| 34 | Kia Seltos AWD | 27 MPG | $1778 | $0.119 | 2021–2027 |
| 35 | Mercedes-Benz GLB250 4matic | 27 MPG | $1778 | $0.119 | 2020–2026 |
| 36 | Mitsubishi Outlander 4WD | 27 MPG | $1778 | $0.119 | 2003–2026 |
| 37 | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 27 MPG | $1778 | $0.119 | 2018–2026 |
| 38 | Hyundai Kona AWD | 26.5 MPG | $1811 | $0.121 | 2018–2027 |
| 39 | Audi Q5 | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2009–2021 |
| 40 | Buick Encore AWD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2013–2022 |
| 41 | Chevrolet Equinox AWD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2005–2027 |
| 42 | Chevrolet Trax AWD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2015–2022 |
| 43 | Fiat 500X AWD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2019–2023 |
| 44 | Hyundai Tucson AWD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2015–2026 |
| 45 | Jeep Compass 4WD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2007–2026 |
| 46 | Jeep Renegade 4WD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2015–2023 |
| 47 | Kia Sportage AWD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2015–2026 |
| 48 | Mazda CX-30 4WD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2020–2026 |
| 49 | Mazda CX-5 4WD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2013–2026 |
| 50 | Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4matic | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2016–2026 |
| 51 | Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4matic Coupe | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2017–2025 |
| 52 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES 4WD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2018–2026 |
| 53 | Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2022–2026 |
| 54 | Volvo XC60 B5 AWD | 26 MPG | $1846 | $0.123 | 2022–2026 |
| 55 | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD | 25.5 MPG | $1882 | $0.125 | 2011–2026 |
| 56 | Subaru Outback AWD | 25.5 MPG | $1882 | $0.125 | 2005–2026 |
| 57 | Buick Envision AWD | 25 MPG | $1920 | $0.128 | 2016–2026 |
| 58 | Cadillac XT4 AWD | 25 MPG | $1920 | $0.128 | 2019–2025 |
| 59 | Ford Bronco Sport 4WD | 25 MPG | $1920 | $0.128 | 2021–2026 |
| 60 | Ford EcoSport AWD | 25 MPG | $1920 | $0.128 | 2018–2022 |
| 61 | GMC Terrain AWD | 25 MPG | $1920 | $0.128 | 2010–2027 |
| 62 | Infiniti QX50 AWD | 25 MPG | $1920 | $0.128 | 2014–2025 |
| 63 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4WD | 25 MPG | $1920 | $0.128 | 2018–2026 |
| 64 | Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion | 25 MPG | $1920 | $0.128 | 2009–2026 |
| 65 | Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2018–2026 |
| 66 | BMW X3 xDrive28i | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2011–2017 |
| 67 | BMW X4 xDrive30i | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2019–2025 |
| 68 | Infiniti QX60 AWD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2014–2027 |
| 69 | Jaguar F-Pace | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2017–2026 |
| 70 | Jeep Cherokee 4WD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 1990–2023 |
| 71 | Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4WD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2019–2023 |
| 72 | Kia Sorento AWD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2015–2026 |
| 73 | Lexus NX 350 AWD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2022–2026 |
| 74 | Lexus RX 350 AWD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2010–2026 |
| 75 | Lincoln Corsair AWD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2020–2026 |
| 76 | Lincoln Nautilus AWD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2019–2026 |
| 77 | Toyota Highlander AWD | 24 MPG | $2000 | $0.133 | 2014–2026 |
| 78 | Volvo XC60 AWD | 23.5 MPG | $2043 | $0.136 | 2009–2021 |
| 79 | Acura RDX AWD | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2017–2026 |
| 80 | Acura RDX AWD A-SPEC | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2019–2026 |
| 81 | Audi SQ5 | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2014–2026 |
| 82 | Audi SQ5 Sportback | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2021–2026 |
| 83 | BMW X3 M40i | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2018–2024 |
| 84 | BMW X4 M40i | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2016–2025 |
| 85 | Hyundai Santa Fe AWD | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2015–2026 |
| 86 | Jaguar E-Pace | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2018–2024 |
| 87 | Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2018–2026 |
| 88 | Mazda CX-9 4WD | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2007–2023 |
| 89 | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2016–2026 |
| 90 | Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2022–2026 |
| 91 | Volkswagen Atlas 4motion | 23 MPG | $2087 | $0.139 | 2018–2027 |
| 92 | Chevrolet Blazer AWD | 22.5 MPG | $2133 | $0.142 | 1996–2026 |
| 93 | Ford Edge AWD | 22.3 MPG | $2152 | $0.143 | 2007–2024 |
| 94 | Cadillac XT5 AWD | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2017–2026 |
| 95 | Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2014–2021 |
| 96 | Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2014–2023 |
| 97 | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2012–2026 |
| 98 | Land Rover Range Rover Velar P340 MHEV | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2021–2026 |
| 99 | Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4matic | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2017–2026 |
| 100 | Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 4matic Coupe | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2017–2026 |
| 101 | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4matic | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2016–2026 |
| 102 | Nissan Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2015–2026 |
| 103 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 22 MPG | $2182 | $0.145 | 2020–2026 |
| 104 | Cadillac XT6 AWD | 21.5 MPG | $2233 | $0.149 | 2020–2025 |
| 105 | Genesis GV70 AWD | 21.5 MPG | $2233 | $0.149 | 2022–2027 |
| 106 | Acura MDX AWD | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2017–2026 |
| 107 | BMW X3 xDrive35i | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2011–2017 |
| 108 | Honda Passport AWD | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2019–2026 |
| 109 | Honda Pilot AWD | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2017–2026 |
| 110 | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2012–2020 |
| 111 | Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 MHEV | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2021–2026 |
| 112 | Lexus RX 350 L AWD | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2018–2022 |
| 113 | Lincoln MKC AWD | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2015–2019 |
| 114 | Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | $2286 | $0.152 | 2017–2026 |
| 115 | Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD | 20 MPG | $2400 | $0.160 | 2021–2026 |
| 116 | Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4xe | 20 MPG | $2400 | $0.160 | 2021–2026 |
| 117 | Kia Telluride AWD | 20 MPG | $2400 | $0.160 | 2020–2027 |
| 118 | Land Rover Discovery Sport | 20 MPG | $2400 | $0.160 | 2015–2026 |
| 119 | Dodge Journey AWD | 19 MPG | $2526 | $0.168 | 2011–2019 |
| 120 | Porsche Macan GTS | 19 MPG | $2526 | $0.168 | 2017–2026 |
| 121 | Porsche Macan S | 19 MPG | $2526 | $0.168 | 2015–2026 |
| 122 | Porsche Macan Turbo | 19 MPG | $2526 | $0.168 | 2015–2021 |
| 123 | Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4WD | 18.5 MPG | $2595 | $0.173 | 2021–2026 |
| 124 | Ford Bronco Sasquatch 4WD | 18 MPG | $2667 | $0.178 | 2021–2026 |
| 125 | Ford Bronco Badlands 4WD | 17.5 MPG | $2743 | $0.183 | 2021–2026 |
| 126 | BMW X3 M | 17 MPG | $2824 | $0.188 | 2020–2024 |
| 127 | BMW X3 M Competition | 17 MPG | $2824 | $0.188 | 2020–2024 |
| 128 | BMW X4 M | 17 MPG | $2824 | $0.188 | 2020–2025 |
| 129 | BMW X4 M Competition | 17 MPG | $2824 | $0.188 | 2020–2025 |
| 130 | Jaguar F-Pace SVR | 17 MPG | $2824 | $0.188 | 2021–2026 |
Current model-year figures, $3.20/gal fixed JUL 2026, 15,000 miles a year. Electric models are rated in MPGe and are not directly comparable on fuel cost.
SOURCE·US EPA fuel-economy test data·FUEL ASSUMED AT $3.20/GAL FROM JUL 2026·REVIEWED JUL 2026
How this is worked out
- Start from the EPA combined figure for the model year — a laboratory test cycle run to a fixed procedure, not a road result. Where a year sold several engines or drivetrains, the trims are averaged and the trim count is printed beside the row so you can see how much averaging is behind it.
- Fix a pump price. This site keeps one reference price, $3.20 a US gallon, fixed JUL 2026 and printed next to every dollar figure it produces. It is an assumption with a date on it, not a quote — put your own price in.
- Fix an annual distance. Every annual figure on this site uses 15,000 miles a year, roughly the US average. A cost per year with no stated distance is not a number, it is a mood.
- Divide distance by economy for gallons, multiply by price for the year's fuel, divide price by economy for one mile. The per-kilometre line is that last figure divided by 1.609344 — the same money, in the unit most of the world drives in.
- Stop there. No depreciation, no tyres, no insurance, no servicing. This is the fuel line of the ledger and it is labelled as one; depreciation usually dwarfs everything on it.
gallons/yr = miles/yr ÷ MPG fuel $/yr = gallons/yr × $/gal cost $/mi = $/gal ÷ MPG cost $/km = cost $/mi ÷ 1.609344
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