Cheapest to fuel: 2026 Small SUVs
2026 Small SUVs ranked by EPA's 5-year fuel savings compared with the average new vehicle. The 2026 Tesla Model Y leads with $9,250.
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| Rank | Name | Best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Tesla Model Y | $9,250 |
| 1 | 2026 Toyota bZ | $9,250 |
| 3 | 2026 Lexus RZ | $9,000 |
| 3 | 2026 Subaru Uncharted | $9,000 |
| 5 | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $8,750 |
| 5 | 2026 Kia EV6 | $8,750 |
| 5 | 2026 Subaru Solterra | $8,750 |
| 5 | 2026 Subaru Trailseeker | $8,750 |
| 5 | 2026 Toyota C-HR | $8,750 |
| 5 | 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | $8,750 |
| 5 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | $8,750 |
| 12 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | $8,500 |
| 12 | 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | $8,500 |
| 12 | 2026 Genesis GV60 | $8,500 |
| 12 | 2026 Kia Niro | $8,500 |
| 12 | 2026 Porsche Macan | $8,500 |
| 12 | 2026 Volvo EC40 | $8,500 |
| 12 | 2026 Volvo EX40 | $8,500 |
| 19 | 2026 Chevrolet Blazer | $8,250 |
| 19 | 2026 Nissan ARIYA | $8,250 |
| 21 | 2026 Genesis GV70 | $8,000 |
| 21 | 2026 MINI Countryman | $8,000 |
| 23 | 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ | $7,750 |
| 24 | 2026 Maserati Grecale | $7,250 |
| 25 | 2026 Jeep Recon | $6,750 |
| 26 | 2026 Ford Escape | $6,500 |
| 27 | 2026 Kia Sportage | $5,500 |
| 28 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson | $5,250 |
| 29 | 2026 Kia Sorento | $5,000 |
| 30 | 2026 Lincoln Corsair | $4,750 |
How the Best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle figures spread in 2026 Small SUVs
- The ranking covers the 78 cars in 2026 Small SUVs that have a recorded best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle in this dataset.
- The highest is 2026 Tesla Model Y at $9,250; the lowest is 2026 Acura MDX at -$6,750.
- The median best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle is $1,625.
- The gap between #1 2026 Tesla Model Y and #2 2026 Toyota bZ is $0.
- 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.