Cheapest to fuel: 2025 Small SUVs
2025 Small SUVs ranked by EPA's 5-year fuel savings compared with the average new vehicle. The 2025 Honda CR-V leads with $12,000.
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| Rank | Name | Best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Honda CR-V | $12,000 |
| 2 | 2025 Lexus RZ | $9,000 |
| 2 | 2025 Tesla Model Y | $9,000 |
| 4 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $8,750 |
| 4 | 2025 Hyundai Kona | $8,750 |
| 4 | 2025 Kia EV6 | $8,750 |
| 4 | 2025 Toyota bZ4X | $8,750 |
| 4 | 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 | $8,750 |
| 4 | 2025 Volvo EX30 | $8,750 |
| 10 | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | $8,500 |
| 10 | 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | $8,500 |
| 10 | 2025 Genesis GV60 | $8,500 |
| 10 | 2025 Kia Niro | $8,500 |
| 10 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB | $8,500 |
| 10 | 2025 Subaru Solterra | $8,500 |
| 10 | 2025 Volvo EC40 | $8,500 |
| 10 | 2025 Volvo EX40 | $8,500 |
| 18 | 2025 Chevrolet Blazer | $8,250 |
| 18 | 2025 Nissan ARIYA | $8,250 |
| 18 | 2025 Porsche Macan | $8,250 |
| 21 | 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ | $8,000 |
| 21 | 2025 MINI Countryman | $8,000 |
| 23 | 2025 Genesis GV70 | $7,750 |
| 24 | 2025 Maserati Grecale | $7,000 |
| 25 | 2025 Ford Escape | $6,500 |
| 25 | 2025 Toyota RAV4 | $6,500 |
| 27 | 2025 Kia Sportage | $5,500 |
| 28 | 2025 Hyundai Tucson | $5,250 |
| 29 | 2025 Kia Sorento | $5,000 |
| 29 | 2025 Lexus NX | $5,000 |
How the Best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle figures spread in 2025 Small SUVs
- The ranking covers the 87 cars in 2025 Small SUVs that have a recorded best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle in this dataset.
- The highest is 2025 Honda CR-V at $12,000; the lowest is 2025 Audi SQ5 at -$6,750.
- The median best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle is $1,500.
- The gap between #1 2025 Honda CR-V and #2 2025 Lexus RZ is $3,000.
- The page table lists the top 30.
Data: U.S. EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov) (public domain).· Updated 2026-11-02 · Text generated from the data and checked against it.
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov (15,000 miles a year, combined rating 55% city). Your cost depends on how you drive. Not affiliated with the EPA or any carmaker.