SUVs with the best gas mileage in Pennsylvania
EPA fuel economy ratings for 2026–2027 models, priced at this week's gas prices in Pennsylvania.
Which SUVs get the best gas mileage?
- The SUV with the best gas mileage (not counting hybrids) for 2026–2027 is the 2026 Nissan Rogue FWD, at 32 mpg combined (29 city, 36 highway).
- At $4.31 a gallon for regular (Central Atlantic region average, week of October 19, 2026), it costs about $2,021 a year in gas for 15,000 miles, or 13.5¢ a mile.
- The best hybrid is the 2026 Kia Niro FE at 53 mpg: about $1,220 a year, $801 less than the best non-hybrid.
- The typical SUV gets 24 mpg, which costs about $2,695 a year at the same price.
EPA combined ratings; your mileage will vary with driving, weather and load. Models that need premium are priced at $5.35 a gallon (US premium-to-regular ratio). EIA does not publish a weekly gas price for Pennsylvania, so we use the Central Atlantic region. How we calculate.
Yearly gas cost
Yearly gas cost for the most fuel efficient SUVs in Pennsylvania: from $1,220
15,000 miles at $4.31 a gallon for regular ($5.35 for premium). A typical SUV (24 mpg) costs $2,695.
Source: fueleconomy.gov (EPA ratings); EIA weekly gas prices and residential electricity prices. Our calculation.
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| Per year | |
|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue FWD | $2,021 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | $2,021 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD | $2,086 |
| Hyundai Kona FWD | $2,086 |
| Hyundai Venue | $2,086 |
| Volkswagen Taos | $2,086 |
| Nissan Kicks FWD | $2,086 |
| Buick Encore GX FWD FFV | $2,156 |
| Kia Niro FE | $1,220 |
| Toyota RAV4 | $1,504 |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD | $1,540 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD | $1,540 |
| Lexus NX 350h | $2,006 |
| Ford Escape AWD HEV | $1,658 |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue | $1,702 |
| Mazda CX-50 4WD | $1,702 |
Best gas mileage SUVs (non-hybrid)
| # | Vehicle | MPG combined | City / hwy | Fuel | Per mile | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Nissan Rogue FWD | 32 | 29 / 36 | Regular | 13.5¢ | $2,021 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross · FWD | 32 | 31 / 33 | Regular | 13.5¢ | $2,021 |
| 3 | 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD | 31 | 29 / 33 | Regular | 13.9¢ | $2,086 |
| 4 | 2027 Hyundai Kona FWD | 31 | 28 / 35 | Regular | 13.9¢ | $2,086 |
| 5 | 2027 Hyundai Venue · FWD | 31 | 29 / 33 | Regular | 13.9¢ | $2,086 |
| 6 | 2026 Volkswagen Taos · FWD | 31 | 28 / 36 | Regular | 13.9¢ | $2,086 |
| 7 | 2027 Nissan Kicks FWD | 31 | 28 / 35 | Regular | 13.9¢ | $2,086 |
| 8 | 2026 Buick Encore GX FWD FFV | 30 | 30 / 31 | Regular | 14.4¢ | $2,156 |
| 9 | 2026 Buick Encore GX FWD | 30 | 29 / 31 | Regular | 14.4¢ | $2,156 |
| 10 | 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD FFV | 30 | 30 / 31 | Regular | 14.4¢ | $2,156 |
| 11 | 2027 Kia Seltos FWD | 30 | 28 / 33 | Regular | 14.4¢ | $2,156 |
| 12 | 2026 Ford Escape FWD | 30 | 27 / 34 | Regular | 14.4¢ | $2,156 |
| 13 | 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan S · FWD | 29 | 26 / 35 | Regular | 14.9¢ | $2,230 |
| 14 | 2027 Honda CR-V AWD | 29 | 27 / 31 | Regular | 14.9¢ | $2,230 |
| 15 | 2026 Subaru Forester AWD | 29 | 26 / 33 | Regular | 14.9¢ | $2,230 |
| 16 | 2027 Subaru Crosstrek AWD | 29 | 26 / 33 | Regular | 14.9¢ | $2,230 |
| 17 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson FWD | 28 | 25 / 33 | Regular | 15.4¢ | $2,310 |
| 18 | 2027 Kia Sportage FWD | 28 | 25 / 33 | Regular | 15.4¢ | $2,310 |
| 19 | 2027 BMW X1 xDrive28i · AWD | 28 | 25 / 34 | Premium | 19.1¢ | $2,865 |
| 20 | 2027 BMW X2 xDrive28i · AWD | 28 | 24 / 34 | Premium | 19.1¢ | $2,865 |
| 21 | 2027 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 27 | 25 / 29 | Regular | 16.0¢ | $2,396 |
| 22 | 2026 GMC Terrain FWD | 27 | 26 / 28 | Regular | 16.0¢ | $2,396 |
| 23 | 2027 Subaru Outback AWD | 27 | 25 / 31 | Regular | 16.0¢ | $2,396 |
| 24 | 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD | 27 | 24 / 31 | Regular | 16.0¢ | $2,396 |
| 25 | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD | 27 | 25 / 30 | Regular | 16.0¢ | $2,396 |
One row per model; where trims differ, the most efficient trim is shown. official ratings, estimated costs.
Best gas mileage hybrid SUVs
| # | Vehicle | MPG combined | City / hwy | Fuel | Per mile | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Kia Niro FE · FWD | 53 | 53 / 54 | Regular | 8.1¢ | $1,220 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 · FWD | 43 | 47 / 40 | Regular | 10.0¢ | $1,504 |
| 3 | 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD | 42 | 41 / 44 | Regular | 10.3¢ | $1,540 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD | 42 | 46 / 39 | Regular | 10.3¢ | $1,540 |
| 5 | 2026 Lexus NX 350h · FWD | 40 | 42 / 38 | Premium | 13.4¢ | $2,006 |
| 6 | 2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV · 4WD | 39 | 42 / 36 | Regular | 11.1¢ | $1,658 |
| 7 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue · AWD | 38 | 38 / 38 | Regular | 11.3¢ | $1,702 |
| 8 | 2026 Mazda CX-50 4WD | 38 | 39 / 37 | Regular | 11.3¢ | $1,702 |
| 9 | 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD | 37 | 37 / 36 | Regular | 11.7¢ | $1,748 |
| 10 | 2027 Honda CR-V AWD | 37 | 40 / 34 | Regular | 11.7¢ | $1,748 |
| 11 | 2026 Jeep Cherokee AWD | 37 | 39 / 35 | Regular | 11.7¢ | $1,748 |
| 12 | 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 36 | 37 / 36 | Regular | 12.0¢ | $1,797 |
| 13 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | 36 | 36 / 36 | Regular | 12.0¢ | $1,797 |
| 14 | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid · FWD | 36 | 37 / 34 | Regular | 12.0¢ | $1,797 |
| 15 | 2026 Lexus RX 350h AWD | 36 | 37 / 34 | Premium | 14.9¢ | $2,229 |
| 16 | 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD | 35 | 35 / 34 | Regular | 12.3¢ | $1,848 |
| 17 | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | 35 | 35 / 34 | Regular | 12.3¢ | $1,848 |
| 18 | 2027 Kia Telluride FE Hybrid · FWD | 35 | 34 / 36 | Regular | 12.3¢ | $1,848 |
| 19 | 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | 34 | 33 / 35 | Regular | 12.7¢ | $1,902 |
| 20 | 2026 Lincoln Nautilus HEV AWD · 4WD | 30 | 29 / 31 | Regular | 14.4¢ | $2,156 |
| 21 | 2026 BMW X3 xDrive30 · AWD | 29 | 27 / 33 | Premium | 18.4¢ | $2,767 |
| 22 | 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD · FWD | 28 | 26 / 31 | Regular | 15.4¢ | $2,310 |
| 23 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4matic · AWD | 28 | 25 / 33 | Premium | 19.1¢ | $2,865 |
| 24 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 · RWD | 27 | 24 / 32 | Premium | 19.8¢ | $2,971 |
| 25 | 2026 Volvo XC40 B4 · FWD | 27 | 25 / 32 | Premium | 19.8¢ | $2,971 |
One row per model; where trims differ, the most efficient trim is shown. official ratings, estimated costs.
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Sources and limits
- Fuel economy: fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), model years 2026–2027, downloaded 2026-10-23. 2027 models are still being added through the year. Plug-in hybrids, diesel and natural-gas vehicles are not included.
- Gas: EIA weekly retail gasoline prices, regular grade, week of October 19, 2026. Premium is priced at 1.24× regular, the US ratio for the week of October 19, 2026.
- Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, average residential price, July 2026.
- Costs assume 15,000 miles a year, the figure fueleconomy.gov uses. They cover fuel or electricity only, not purchase price, insurance or maintenance.