Fuel Efficient SUVs

An economical SUV tends to be a compact SUV - these are the smallest SUVs in terms of both vehicle size & weight and engine size. Compact SUVs usually have the more fuel efficient four and six cylinder engines, while midsize SUVs typically contain six cylinder engines, with V8s as an option. Full-size SUVs tend to use less economical V8 engines.
All the economical SUVs listed here have diesel engines with the lastest fuel efficient technology such as common rail designs and turbochargers.



Honda CRV - a fuel efficient SUV

Honda CR-V 2.2 Diesel

Price Depreciation
Fuel Costs Insurance
Maintenance
Overall Score

60%

Availability: UK, Australia

Kia Sportage - a fuel efficient SUV

Kia Sportage CRDi

Price Depreciation
Fuel Costs Insurance
Maintenance
Overall Score

55.5%

Availability: UK, Australia

Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUV

Mazda Tribute Hybrid

Price Depreciation
Fuel Costs Insurance
Maintenance
Overall Score

50%

Availability: US

Nissan X Trail - a fuel efficient SUV

Nissan X-Trail

Price Depreciation
Fuel Costs Insurance
Maintenance
Overall Score

49.5%

Availability: UK, Australia

Ford Escape Hybrid SUV

Ford Escape Hybrid

Price Depreciation
Fuel Costs Insurance
Maintenance
Overall Score

47%

Availability: US

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