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Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD gas mileage, 2026 models

47 2026 models are in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class in the agency's file. The top figure is 53 mpg combined for the Kia Niro; the middle figure of the class is 30 mpg.

Ranked by best combined mileage

Each model's best version, miles per gallon, combined city and highway. The top 25 of 31 are shown. The 19 electric or fuel-cell entries of this class are in their own table below, so the 31 here are the models that burn fuel.

1. Kia NiroNiro FE, hybrid - 3 versions tested

53 mpg

2. Toyota RAV4RAV4, hybrid - 1 version tested

43 mpg

3. Kia SportageSportage Hybrid FWD, hybrid - 2 versions tested

42 mpg

4. Ford EscapeEscape FWD PHEV, plug-in hybrid - 2 versions tested

40 mpg

5. Lexus NXNX 350h, hybrid - 1 version tested

40 mpg

6. Hyundai TucsonTucson Hybrid (Front-wheel), hybrid - 2 versions tested

38 mpg

7. Kia SorentoSorento Hybrid FWD, hybrid - 3 versions tested

37 mpg

8. Hyundai Santa FeSanta Fe Hybrid FWD, hybrid - 2 versions tested

36 mpg

9. Nissan RogueRogue FWD - 1 version tested

32 mpg

10. Toyota Corolla CrossCorolla Cross - 1 version tested

32 mpg

11. Chevrolet TrailblazerTrailblazer FWD - 2 versions tested

31 mpg

12. Hyundai KonaKona FWD - 3 versions tested

31 mpg

13. Hyundai VenueVenue - 1 version tested

31 mpg

14. Nissan KicksKicks - 1 version tested

31 mpg

15. Volkswagen TaosTaos - 1 version tested

31 mpg

16. Buick EncoreEncore GX FWD - 2 versions tested

30 mpg

17. Volkswagen TiguanTiguan S - 2 versions tested

29 mpg

18. Mitsubishi OutlanderOutlander 2WD, hybrid - 1 version tested

28 mpg

19. Chevrolet EquinoxEquinox FWD - 1 version tested

27 mpg

20. GMC TerrainTerrain FWD - 1 version tested

27 mpg

21. Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC300, hybrid - 1 version tested

27 mpg

22. Volvo XC40XC40 B4, hybrid - 1 version tested

27 mpg

23. Chevrolet BlazerBlazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) - 2 versions tested

25 mpg

24. Hyundai Santa CruzSanta Cruz FWD - 1 version tested

25 mpg

25. Lexus RXRX 350 - 1 version tested

25 mpg

Further down the list

Models ranked below 25 that have a page on this site, so every car with a page is one click away.

Place	Model	Best version	Combined mpg
28	Volkswagen Atlas	Atlas	23
31	Honda Pilot	Pilot FWD	22

Electric and fuel-cell models

Rated in MPGe, which is not the same measure as miles per gallon, so they are listed apart.

Model	Best version	Combined MPGe	Range mi
Tesla Model Y	Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)	138	321
Toyota bZ	bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah)	131	314
Subaru Uncharted	Uncharted	129	308
Lexus RZ	RZ 350e FWD (18 inch wheels)	126	301
Volvo EX30	EX30 Single motor extended range	116	261
Hyundai Ioniq 5	Ioniq 5 Standard range	115	245
Kia EV6	EV6 Standard Range RWD	115	237
Kia Niro	Niro Electric	113	253
Volkswagen ID.4	ID.4	113	291
Ford Mustang Mach-E	Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended	110	320
Genesis GV60	GV60 RWD	110	306
Chevrolet Equinox	Equinox EV FWD	108	319
Volvo EC40	EC40	106	298
Volvo EX40	EX40	106	296
Porsche Macan	Macan Electric 20in Wheels	105	332
Chevrolet Blazer	Blazer EV FWD	104	312
Nissan ARIYA	ARIYA FWD 63kWh	101	216
Cadillac LYRIQ	LYRIQ (11 kW Charger)	92	326
Hyundai Nexo	Nexo Blue	68	-

Common questions

What is the most fuel-efficient Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD in 2026?

The Kia Niro FE with 53 miles per gallon combined (53 city, 54 highway).

How many 2026 models are in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class?

47 models in the agency's file, with 19 electric or fuel-cell entries ranked apart.

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Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.