Do Any SUVs Get 40 MPG?

As of 2023, many full hybrid SUVs can achieve 40 MPG or better. Both the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid have an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 40 MPG, and the 2023 Kia Sportage can achieve 43 MPG.

Is There An SUV That Gets 50 MPG?

Among full hybrid SUVs, only the 2023 Kia Niro FE Hybrid was able to get an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating above 50 MPG. However, there are several plug-in hybrid SUVs that go well above 50 MPG, although the official measurement is in MPGe (miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent).

What SUV Gets 100 MPG?

As of 2023, only two plug-in hybrid SUVs have been able to reach over 100 MPGe (miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent) with their fuel economy ratings – the 2023 Ford Escape PHEV (105 MPGe) and the 2023 Kia Niro PHEV (108 MPGe). However, many fully-electric SUVs have surpassed 100 MPGe. The 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD has an EPA-estimated rating of 129 MGe, while the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric gets 120 MPGe.

What Is A Good MPG For An SUV?

The benchmarks for what a "good MPG" for an SUV may vary depending on the vehicle's size class (e.g. sub-compact, compact, etc.). However, many MPG misers and fuel economy enthusiasts will argue that: <ul> <li> 25 to 30 MPG - good for non-hybrid, non-electric SUVs </li> <li> 40 to 50 MPGe - good for full hybrid SUVs </li> <li> 75 to 90 MPGe - good for plug-in hybrid SUVs </li> <li> 100 MPGe or more - good for fully-electric SUVs </li> </ul>

The SUVs With The Best Gas Mileage For 2023, Ranked

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By Ron FP

Published Aug 3, 2023

Looking for new SUVs with the best fuel economy in the gas-only, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid categories? We've ranked them all here.

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Last 2022, monocoque crossovers and truck-based SUVs accounted for over 50% of US vehicle sales. Many Americans buy SUVs because these vehicles often offer the comfort of sedans and minivans while still providing some of the utility of pickup trucks. However, because they are often larger and heavier than the average sedan or hatchback, many SUVs return poor miles-per-gallon (MPG) ratings. From the 1980s to the early 2000s, finding an SUV with good gas mileage was next to impossible. Some big SUVs could even gulp down a gallon after just 10 miles.

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