Ranking
Most fuel-efficient 2026 compact SUVs (EPA combined)
Best EPA combined mpg in the segment, gas and hybrid; electric vehicles are ranked separately by range.
| # | Vehicle | Safety | Recalls | Complaints | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Hyundai Nexo | A | 0 | 0 | 68 mpg |
| 2 | 2026 Kia Niro | A | 0 | 2 | 53 mpg |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | A | 2 | 42 | 43 mpg |
| 4 | 2026 Kia Sportage | A | 1 | 40 | 42 mpg |
| 5 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | B | 1 | 29 | 42 mpg |
| 6 | 2026 Ford Escape | C | 3 | 4 | 40 mpg |
| 7 | 2026 Honda CR-V | B | 2 | 171 | 40 mpg |
| 8 | 2026 Lexus NX | A | 0 | 6 | 40 mpg |
| 9 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson | C | 6 | 99 | 38 mpg |
| 10 | 2026 Mazda CX-50 | A | 0 | 14 | 38 mpg |
| 11 | 2026 Toyota Crown Signia | A | 0 | 2 | 38 mpg |
| 12 | 2026 Kia Sorento | B | 2 | 9 | 37 mpg |
| 13 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | C | 4 | 58 | 36 mpg |
| 14 | 2026 Lexus RX | B | 3 | 11 | 36 mpg |
| 15 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | C | 3 | 9 | 36 mpg |
EPA combined mpg of each nameplate's most efficient configuration. Source: fueleconomy.gov.
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