Due to the hovering gas prices in the world market, it is a wise decision to pick an SUV that provides better fuel economy. So here is a list of the most fuel-efficient sport utility vehicles of 2008 compiled by nwsource.com. Based on the list, you will notice that hybrid SUVs have the best fuel saving feature.
| Rank | Model | MPG: city/hwy | Annual fuel cost * |
Carbon footprint
(tons/yr of CO2) |
Additional info |
| 1 | Ford Escape Hybrid | 34/30 | $1916 | 5.7 tons | FWD, 4 cylinder, 2.3 liter, Automatic (CVT), HEV, Regular gas |
| Mazda Tribute Hybrid | 34/30 | $1916 | 5.7 tons | 2WD, 4 cylinder, 2.3 liter, Automatic (CVT), HEV, Regular gas | |
| Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 34/30 | $1916 | 5.7 tons | FWD, 4 cylinder, 2.3 liter, Automatic (CVT), HEV, Regular gas | |
| 2 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 27/25 | $2356 | 7.1 tons | 4WD, 6 cylinder, 3.3 liter, Automatic (CVT), HEV, Regular gas |
| 3 | Lexus RX400h | 27/24 | $2586 | 7.3 tons | 2WD, 6 cylinder, 3.3 liter, Automatic (CVT), HEV, Premium gas |
| 4 | Jeep Compass | 23/28 | $2448 | 7.3 tons | 2WD, 4 cylinder, 2.4 liter, Manual (5), Regular gas |
| Jeep Patriot | 23/28 | $2448 | 7.3 tons | 2WD, 4 cylinder, 2.4 liter, Manual (5), Regular gas | |
| 5 | Chevrolet HHR | 22/30 | $2448 | 7.3 tons | FWD, 4 cyl, 2.2 liter, Automatic (4), Regular gas |
| 6 | Ford Escape | 22/28 | $2552 | 7.7 tons | FWD, 4 cylinder, 2.3 liter, Manual (5), Regular gas |
| 7 | Mazda Tribute | 22/28 | $2552 | 7.7 tons | FWD, 4 cylinder, 2.3 liter, Manual (5), Regular gas |
* Annual fuel cost is based on an assumption of cars driven 15,000 miles annually, 54 percent on the highway, 46 percent in the city, and a fuel price of $4.08 per gallon. Visit the EPA’s Web site to calculate annual fuel costs using a different fuel price or annual miles for a specific vehicle.
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very happy that Ford Escape Hybrid, is placed here, because last week only brought ford car
Thank you for the ranking list. I was in dilemma whether to buy Ford or not. Now i am very much confident in buying the Ford Escape Hybrid.
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Hi i dont have car but i have the idea to buy ford anyway this blog is very useful for me keep on rocking….
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