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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 4WD gas mileage, 2026 models

75 2026 models are in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class in the agency's file. The top figure is 35 mpg combined for the Toyota Highlander; the middle figure of the class is 21 mpg.

Ranked by best combined mileage

Each model's best version, miles per gallon, combined city and highway. The top 25 of 58 are shown. The 19 electric or fuel-cell entries of this class are in their own table below, so the 58 here are the models that burn fuel.

1. Toyota HighlanderHighlander Hybrid AWD, hybrid - 2 versions tested
35 mpg
2. Toyota Grand HighlanderGrand Highlander Hybrid AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L), hybrid - 4 versions tested
34 mpg
3. Hyundai PalisadePalisade Hybrid AWD, hybrid - 3 versions tested
29 mpg
4. Lexus TXTX 500h AWD, hybrid - 2 versions tested
27 mpg
5. Mitsubishi OutlanderOutlander PHEV, plug-in hybrid - 1 version tested
27 mpg
6. Volvo XC90XC90 T8 AWD, plug-in hybrid - 3 versions tested
27 mpg
7. Mazda CX-70CX-70 SC 4WD, plug-in hybrid - 3 versions tested
26 mpg
8. Mazda CX-90CX-90 4WD (Plug-in hybrid, 4-cyl 2.5 L, Premium Gasoline), plug-in hybrid - 3 versions tested
26 mpg
9. BMW X5X5 xDrive40i, hybrid - 4 versions tested
25 mpg
10. Infiniti QX60QX60 AWD - 1 version tested
24 mpg
11. BMW X6X6 xDrive40i, hybrid - 3 versions tested
23 mpg
12. BMW X7X7 xDrive40i, hybrid - 3 versions tested
23 mpg
13. Ford ExplorerExplorer AWD (4-cyl 2.3 L) - 4 versions tested
23 mpg
14. Jeep Grand CherokeeGrand Cherokee 4xe, plug-in hybrid - 5 versions tested
23 mpg
15. Nissan PathfinderPathfinder 4WD - 3 versions tested
23 mpg
16. Toyota 4Runner4Runner Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel), hybrid - 4 versions tested
23 mpg
17. Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser, hybrid - 1 version tested
23 mpg
18. Audi Q7Q7 - 2 versions tested
22 mpg
19. Chevrolet SuburbanSuburban 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) - 3 versions tested
22 mpg
20. Chevrolet TahoeTahoe 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) - 3 versions tested
22 mpg
21. GMC YukonYukon 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) - 6 versions tested
22 mpg
22. Land Rover Range RoverRange Rover Sport P360 MHEV, hybrid - 10 versions tested
22 mpg
23. Subaru AscentAscent - 2 versions tested
22 mpg
24. Bentley BentaygaBentayga Hybrid, plug-in hybrid - 3 versions tested
21 mpg
25. Buick EnclaveEnclave AWD - 1 version tested
21 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.

PlaceModelBest versionCombined mpg
26Chevrolet TraverseTraverse AWD21
29Honda PilotPilot AWD21
34Ford BroncoBronco Outer Banks 4WD20
39Toyota SequoiaSequoia 4WD (Regular Gasoline)20
42Jeep Grand WagoneerGrand Wagoneer 4WD19
44Ford ExpeditionExpedition 4WD18
50Nissan ArmadaArmada 4WD17

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
Lucid GravityGravity Touring w/20F21R wheels111337
Tesla Model XModel X105352
Cadillac OPTIQOPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger)99303
Honda ProloguePrologue AWD Touring99294
Audi Q4 e-tronQ4 55 e-tron quattro97251
BMW iXiX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)97364
Genesis GV70Electrified GV70 AWD (19 inch Wheels)96263
Porsche CayenneCayenne Coupe Electric Range Setup96339
Jeep WagoneerWagoneer S AWD (Falken tire)93294
Polestar 33 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels)90312
Acura ZDXZDX AWD89323
Hyundai Ioniq 9Ioniq 9 AWD88320
Volvo EX90EX90 Twin Motor (21 Inch Wheels)88305
Cadillac VISTIQVISTIQ (11 kW Charger)86305
Polestar 44 Long Range Dual Motor85280
Rivian R1SR1S Dual Large (22in)85329
Kia EV9EV9 Long Range AWD84283
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV)84300
Mercedes-Benz G-ClassG 580 with EQ Technology62239

Common questions

What is the most fuel-efficient Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD in 2026?

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD with 35 miles per gallon combined (35 city, 35 highway).

How many 2026 models are in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class?

75 models in the agency's file, with 19 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.