Electric SUVs are becoming increasingly popular — and plentiful — but often they are also expensive, and not everyone has access to a good home charger or public charging network. Thankfully, conventional internal combustion SUVs, hybrid SUVs, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs are available with impressive fuel economy – and the PHEVs even offer limited all-electric driving. Because gas mileage is the name of the game here, you won’t find any EVs on this list. You also won’t find any full-size SUVs here, but you will find a wide range of small and medium-sized SUVs that should suit most needs for daily life.
Fuel mileage figures quoted below are from official U.S. government data and ranked in order of best combined fuel economy. Where there’s a tie, city gas mileage is the first tiebreaker, and highway gas mileage is the second. For PHEVs, the all-electric range offered is also considered to determine the rankings.
Here are the conventional, hybrid, and PHEV SUVs with the best gas mileage. Prices include destination charges.
PHEVs:
1. 2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 108 MPGe / 48 mpg combined
Range: 510 miles (33 electric + 477 gas)
Price: $35,885
The 2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV you can buy in America today, rated at up to 108 MPGe and 48 mpg combined once the battery is depleted. It’s also smart-looking, full of modern tech, spacious for its class, and very affordable in the mid-$30,000s, considering its overall efficiency and standard equipment. See Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid models for sale near you
2. 2025 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 101 MPGe / 40 mpg combined
Range: 560 miles (37 electric + 523 gas)
Price: $39,895
The 2025 Ford Escape PHEV is rated at 101 MPGe combined when using its 37 miles of electric range or 40 mpg combined once the charge is used up. Those are impressive figures all around — especially considering the Escape PHEV’s reasonable starting price just below $40,000, including delivery. See 2025 Ford Escape models for sale near you
3. 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 94 MPGe / 38 mpg combined*
Range: 600 miles (42 electric + 558 gas)
Price: $45,615
The RAV4 has long been a familiar and welcome sight in the driveways of folks across the country, whether young and active adults, growing families, or empty-nesters. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid brings all of that to the table while also offering 42 miles of EV range and 94 MPGe/38 mpg combined, plus the longest range of any PHEV SUV. As a bonus, the RAV4 Prime comes with all-wheel drive (AWD). See Toyota RAV4 models for sale near you
4. 2025 Lexus NX 450h+
Fuel Economy: 84 MPGe / 36 mpg combined
Range: 550 miles (37 electric + 513 gas)
Price: $62,415
For those who’d like a taste of luxury along with their fuel economy, the 2025 Lexus NX 450h+ combines Lexus’ attention to detail and feature-rich cabin design with 304 combined system horsepower and 84 MPGe on its 37-mile battery range, or 36 mpg combined in hybrid mode. See Lexus NX models for sale near you
5. 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 84 MPGe / 35 mpg combined
Range: 430 miles (34 electric + 396 gas)
Price: $41,285
The 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid‘s 34 miles of electric range at 84 MPGe ratings are impressive for the money, as is the 35 mpg combined figure in hybrid mode — and that’s before you get to the roomy interior, strong standard feature set, and excellent warranty. See Kia Sportage models for sale near you
Hybrids:
1. 2025 Kia Niro
Fuel Economy: 53 mpg combined
Range: 588 miles
Price: $28,385
Stylish and practical, the 2025 Kia Niro is a hybrid by default, and it’s the most efficient hybrid SUV in America at the moment, earning the truly impressive score of 53 mpg combined — 10 mpg ahead of second place. Better yet, you can get this impressive fuel economy in the Niro LX, EX, and SX trims, meaning you don’t have to choose a stripped-down base model to get the best gas mileage. See Kia Niro models for sale near you
2. 2025 Lexus UX 300h
Fuel Economy: 43 mpg combined
Range: 456 miles
Price: $37,715
Another luxurious option among the efficiency-obsessed, the 2025 Lexus UX 300h hybrid is an easy choice for those with an eye for style and a penchant for poise. Despite its small size and 43 mpg combined rating, the UX is refined, comfortable, and Lexus-quiet. See Lexus UX models for sale near you
3. 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 43 mpg combined
Range: 589 miles
Price: $30,185
The 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid also earns an impressive 43 mpg combined. The Sportage Hybrid is also a roomy, well-equipped vehicle with ample upgrade options and a great warranty. See Kia Sportage Hybrid models for sale near you
4. 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 42 mpg combined*
Range: 445 miles
Price: $29,745
Few carmakers know as much about hybrids as Toyota, so it’s no surprise the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is on our list at 42 mpg combined. In addition to its strong standard and optional feature set, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is backed by Toyota’s rep for reliability and resale value. See Toyota Corolla Cross models for sale near you
5. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Fuel Economy: 40 mpg combined
Range: 560 miles
Price: $36,045
The CR-V is one of the most popular SUVs on the road today, and the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid is a great example of the line. It boasts sharp looks, lots of interior space, smart features, and, of course, excellent fuel economy at 40 mpg combined when equipped with front-wheel drive. See Honda CR-V models for sale near you
Conventional Gas SUVs:
1. 2025 Nissan Rogue
Fuel Economy: 33 mpg combined
Range: 478 miles
Price: $30,620
The refreshed 2025 Nissan Rogue‘s standard 1.5-liter turbocharged, variable-compression 3-cylinder engine helps it return an impressive 33 mpg combined. That’s even more than its little brother, the subcompact Kicks. See Nissan Rogue models for sale near you
2. 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Fuel Economy: 32 mpg combined*
Range: 397 miles
Price: $25,385
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is the non-hybrid version of the model in the category above, scoring 32 mpg without the help of any electrical motors, batteries, or other advanced powertrain tech. Practical, comfortable, and available with all-wheel drive (at the cost of 2 mpg), the Corolla Cross is another compelling efficiency value. See Toyota Corolla Cross models for sale near you
3. 2025 Hyundai Kona
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg combined
Range: 384 miles
Price: $25,900
Small, nimble, and fun to drive, the 2025 Hyundai Kona‘s 31 mpg combined gas mileage (29 city/34 highway) also makes it surprisingly efficient. To get the best gas mileage, you’ll want to pick the Kona SE or SEL with front-wheel drive (FWD). See Hyundai Kona models for sale near you
4. 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg combined
Range: 409 miles
Price: $24,395
The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a stylish, efficient, and practical subcompact SUV. It is roomy for its size, with a surprising amount of cargo space, and has standard features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, and push-button start, and an excellent 31 mpg combined (29 city/33 highway) fuel efficiency rating. See Chevrolet Trailblazer models for sale near you
5. 2025 Hyundai Venue
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg combined
Range: 369 miles
Price: $21,550
The 2025 Hyundai Venue is as efficient as it is affordable — which is to say, very. Despite the low price and high efficiency, the Venue still comes with a solid set of standard safety features. It has also won our Lowest Cost to Own title multiple times. See Hyundai Kona models for sale near you
* Carryover vehicle. Fuel economy based on 2024 EPA data.
SUVs With The Best Gas Mileage in 2025
PHEVs:
- 2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid: 108/48 mpg combined
- 2025 Ford Escape: 101/40 mpg combined
- 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid: 94/38 mpg combined
- 2025 Lexus NX 450h Plus AWD: 84/36 mpg combined
- 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid: 84/35 mpg combined
Hybrids:
- 2025 Kia Niro FE: 53 mpg
- 2025 Lexus UX 300h: 43 mpg
- 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid: 43 mpg
- 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD: 42 mpg
- 2025 Honda CR-V FWD: 40 mpg
Conventional Gas SUVs:
- 2025 Nissan Rogue FWD: 33 mpg
- 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross: 32 mpg
- 2025 Hyundai Kona FWD: 31 mpg
- 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD: 31 mpg
- 2025 Hyundai Venue: 31 mpg
How To Improve Gas Mileage
- Keep your tires properly inflated. Underinflation can reduce gas mileage more than you’d think!
- Remove unnecessary cargo. Excess weight requires extra gas to accelerate up to speed, and it wears your brakes more as you slow down.
- Accelerate and decelerate smoothly, rather than suddenly. Both speeding up and slowing down unnecessarily can waste fuel.
- Slow down! This one applies mostly to highway driving, as the energy required to maintain speed goes up considerably once you reach highway speeds.
