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Sources: EPA fuel economy file 2026-11-04 | NHTSA safety records 2026-11-14
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Best Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD gas mileage, 2026 models

32 2026 models are in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class in the agency's file. The top figure is 36 mpg combined for the Toyota Grand Highlander; the middle figure of the class is 22 mpg.

Ranked by best combined mileage

Each model's best version, miles per gallon, combined city and highway. The 9 electric or fuel-cell entries of this class are in their own table below, so the 23 here are the models that burn fuel.

1. Toyota Grand HighlanderGrand Highlander Hybrid, hybrid - 3 versions tested
36 mpg
2. Hyundai PalisadePalisade Hybrid FWD Blue, hybrid - 3 versions tested
34 mpg
3. BMW X5X5 sDrive40i, hybrid - 1 version tested
25 mpg
4. Chevrolet TahoeTahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) - 3 versions tested
24 mpg
5. Ford ExplorerExplorer RWD (4-cyl 2.3 L) - 2 versions tested
24 mpg
6. Infiniti QX60QX60 FWD - 1 version tested
24 mpg
7. Chevrolet SuburbanSuburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) - 3 versions tested
23 mpg
8. GMC YukonYukon 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) - 6 versions tested
23 mpg
9. Jeep Grand CherokeeGrand Cherokee 2WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) - 4 versions tested
23 mpg
10. Lexus TXTX 350 - 1 version tested
23 mpg
11. Nissan PathfinderPathfinder 2WD - 1 version tested
23 mpg
12. Buick EnclaveEnclave FWD - 1 version tested
22 mpg
13. Chevrolet TraverseTraverse FWD - 1 version tested
22 mpg
14. GMC AcadiaAcadia FWD - 1 version tested
22 mpg
15. Toyota 4Runner4Runner 2WD #1 - 2 versions tested
22 mpg
16. Toyota SequoiaSequoia 2WD (Regular Gasoline), hybrid - 2 versions tested
22 mpg
17. Lincoln AviatorAviator RWD - 1 version tested
21 mpg
18. Dodge DurangoDurango RWD - 1 version tested
20 mpg
19. Ford ExpeditionExpedition 2WD - 1 version tested
19 mpg
20. Jeep Grand WagoneerGrand Wagoneer 2WD - 2 versions tested
19 mpg
21. Infiniti QX80QX80 2WD - 1 version tested
18 mpg
22. Nissan ArmadaArmada 2WD - 1 version tested
18 mpg
23. Cadillac EscaladeEscalade 2WD - 1 version tested
17 mpg

Electric and fuel-cell models

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

ModelBest versionCombined MPGeRange mi
Audi Q4 e-tronQ4 45 e-tron115288
Cadillac OPTIQOPTIQ RWD (11 kW Charger)105317
Honda ProloguePrologue FWD104308
Volvo EX90EX90 (21 Inch Wheels)98291
Polestar 33 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)97291
Polestar 44 Long Range Single Motor95310
Hyundai Ioniq 9Ioniq 9 RWD92335
Acura ZDXZDX RWD91327
Kia EV9EV9 Long Range RWD89305

Common questions

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

The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid with 36 miles per gallon combined (37 city, 34 highway).

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

32 models in the agency's file, with 9 electric or fuel-cell entries ranked apart.

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.