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Sources: EPA fuel economy file 2026-11-04 | NHTSA safety records 2026-11-14
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Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD gas mileage, 2026 models

84 2026 models are in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class in the agency's file. The top figure is 42 mpg combined for the Toyota Corolla Cross; the middle figure of the class is 27 mpg.

Ranked by best combined mileage

Each model's best version, miles per gallon, combined city and highway. The top 25 of 66 are shown. The 23 electric or fuel-cell entries of this class are in their own table below, so the 66 here are the models that burn fuel.

1. Toyota Corolla CrossCorolla Cross Hybrid AWD, hybrid - 2 versions tested
42 mpg
2. Toyota RAV4RAV4 AWD SE & LE, hybrid - 5 versions tested
42 mpg
3. Ford EscapeEscape AWD HEV, hybrid - 3 versions tested
39 mpg
4. Lexus NXNX 350h AWD, hybrid - 3 versions tested
39 mpg
5. Hyundai TucsonTucson Hybrid Blue, hybrid - 4 versions tested
38 mpg
6. Mazda CX-50CX-50 4WD (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) #2, hybrid - 3 versions tested
38 mpg
7. Honda CR-VCR-V AWD (Hybrid), hybrid - 3 versions tested
37 mpg
8. Jeep CherokeeCherokee AWD, hybrid - 1 version tested
37 mpg
9. Kia SportageSportage Plug-in Hybrid, plug-in hybrid - 4 versions tested
36 mpg
10. Lexus RXRX 350h AWD, hybrid - 3 versions tested
36 mpg
11. Subaru CrosstrekCrosstrek Hybrid AWD, hybrid - 3 versions tested
36 mpg
12. Subaru ForesterForester Hybrid AWD, hybrid - 4 versions tested
35 mpg
13. Hyundai Santa FeSanta Fe Hybrid AWD, hybrid - 3 versions tested
34 mpg
14. Kia SorentoSorento Hybrid AWD, hybrid - 4 versions tested
34 mpg
15. Lincoln CorsairCorsair AWD PHEV, plug-in hybrid - 2 versions tested
33 mpg
16. Nissan RogueRogue AWD - 2 versions tested
31 mpg
17. Lincoln NautilusNautilus HEV AWD, hybrid - 2 versions tested
30 mpg
18. Nissan KicksKicks AWD - 1 version tested
30 mpg
19. BMW X3X3 xDrive30, hybrid - 2 versions tested
29 mpg
20. Kia SeltosSeltos AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) - 2 versions tested
29 mpg
21. BMW X1X1 xDrive28i - 2 versions tested
28 mpg
22. BMW X2X2 xDrive28i - 2 versions tested
28 mpg
23. Hyundai KonaKona AWD w/Stop-Start - 3 versions tested
28 mpg
24. Mercedes-Benz GLA-ClassGLA250 4matic, hybrid - 1 version tested
28 mpg
25. Volkswagen TaosTaos 4motion - 1 version tested
28 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
28Chevrolet TrailblazerTrailblazer AWD27
29Ford Bronco SportBronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L)27
34Subaru OutbackOutback AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L)27
35Chevrolet EquinoxEquinox AWD26
36Jeep CompassCompass 4WD26
44Volkswagen TiguanTiguan 4motion25
48Chevrolet BlazerBlazer AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L)24
49Hyundai Santa CruzSanta Cruz AWD NX4 OB 2.5 AWD 8AT24
52Toyota HighlanderHighlander AWD24
59Nissan MuranoMurano AWD23
60Volkswagen AtlasAtlas Cross Sport 4motion22
62Honda PassportPassport AWD21
63Jeep WranglerWrangler 2dr 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L)21
65Ford BroncoBronco 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10))20

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
Tesla Model YModel Y Standard AWD127294
Subaru SolterraSolterra AWD120288
Toyota bZbZ AWD120288
Subaru TrailseekerTrailseeker AWD117281
Subaru UnchartedUncharted AWD117287
Toyota C-HRC-HR AWD 18inch117287
Lexus RZRZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels)110264
Volvo EX30EX30 Twin Performance109253
Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels)106290
Kia EV6EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels)106295
Ford Mustang Mach-EMustang Mach-E AWD Extended104300
Chevrolet EquinoxEquinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger)103307
Porsche MacanMacan 4 Electric 20in Wheels102324
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4 AWD102263
Genesis GV60GV60 AWD (19 inch Wheels)100282
Volvo EC40EC40 Twin97268
MINI CountrymanCountryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels)96212
Nissan ARIYAARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh95205
Chevrolet BlazerBlazer EV AWD94283
Volvo EX40EX40 Twin94260
Cadillac LYRIQLYRIQ PAWD89319
Maserati GrecaleGrecale Folgore (19 inch wheels)81268
Jeep ReconRecon MOAB 4WD71222

Common questions

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

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD with 42 miles per gallon combined (46 city, 39 highway).

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

84 models in the agency's file, with 23 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.