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Top 10 · Cars & GearThe SUVs that go farthest on a gallon of gas, ranked by official EPA combined mpg for 2026 models. Every one of the top 10 is a hybrid.
The Kia Niro FE is the most fuel-efficient SUV for 2026, at 53 mpg combined. The Toyota RAV4 hybrid is second at 43 mpg, and the Kia Sportage Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid tie for third at 42 mpg. All 10 SUVs on this list are hybrids.
How it's ranked: EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year gas and hybrid SUVs (plug-in hybrids and EVs are left out), from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient version. SUVs with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order.
Kia · Hybrid small SUV · released 2026
The most fuel-efficient SUV, by a wide margin.
The Kia Niro is EPA-rated at 53 mpg combined (53 city, 54 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Niro FE, with front-wheel drive and a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,150 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Toyota · Hybrid small SUV · released 2026
A best seller, now hybrid-only.
The Toyota RAV4 is EPA-rated at 43 mpg combined (47 city, 40 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the RAV4 FWD, with front-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,450 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Kia · Hybrid small SUV · released 2026
A roomy hybrid with 42 mpg.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is EPA-rated at 42 mpg combined (41 city, 44 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Sportage Hybrid FWD, with front-wheel drive and a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,500 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Toyota · Hybrid small SUV · released 2026
A 42-mpg SUV with all-wheel drive.
The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is EPA-rated at 42 mpg combined (46 city, 39 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD, with all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,500 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Lexus · Hybrid luxury SUV · released 2026
The most efficient luxury SUV here.
The Lexus NX is EPA-rated at 40 mpg combined (42 city, 38 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the NX 350h, with front-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,950 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Ford · Hybrid small SUV · released 2026
Ford's 39-mpg SUV.
The Ford Escape Hybrid is EPA-rated at 39 mpg combined (42 city, 36 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Escape AWD Hybrid, with part-time 4-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,600 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Hyundai · Hybrid small SUV · released 2026
A 38-mpg SUV with AWD.
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined (38 city, 38 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Tucson Hybrid Blue, with all-wheel drive and a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,650 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Mazda · Hybrid small SUV · released 2026
A 38-mpg Mazda with all-wheel drive.
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined (39 city, 37 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the CX-50 Hybrid, with 4-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,650 a year in fuel for typical driving.
Kia · Hybrid mid-size SUV · released 2026
The most efficient three-row SUV here.
The Kia Sorento Hybrid is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined (37 city, 36 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, with front-wheel drive and a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,700 a year in fuel for typical driving. The photo shows a European Sorento of the same generation.
Honda · Hybrid small SUV · released 2026
A roomy hybrid with 40 mpg in town.
The Honda CR-V Hybrid is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined (40 city, 34 highway) in its most efficient 2026 version, the CR-V Hybrid AWD, with all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates about $1,700 a year in fuel for typical driving.
The 2026 Kia Niro FE, at 53 mpg combined (EPA).
On this list, the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid, at 37 mpg combined.
No. Every one of the 10 most fuel-efficient 2026 SUVs (not counting plug-ins and EVs) is a hybrid.
From the US EPA's official fuel economy data at fueleconomy.gov, for 2026 model-year vehicles.
EPA combined mpg for 2026 model-year gas and hybrid SUVs (plug-in hybrids and EVs are left out), from the US government's fueleconomy.gov data. Each model appears once, at its most efficient version. SUVs with the same mpg are listed in EPA data order. Every number on this page comes from the source linked under each pick, and every photo shows the actual product. Brands can't pay to be on this list.
List source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml · Updated 2026-11-11