Cheapest to fuel: 2023 Small SUVs
2023 Small SUVs ranked by EPA's 5-year fuel savings compared with the average new vehicle. The 2023 Hyundai Kona leads with $9,000.
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| Rank | Name | Best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 Hyundai Kona | $9,000 |
| 1 | 2023 Tesla Model Y | $9,000 |
| 3 | 2023 Toyota bZ4X | $8,750 |
| 4 | 2023 Lexus RZ | $8,500 |
| 4 | 2023 Subaru Solterra | $8,500 |
| 4 | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 | $8,500 |
| 7 | 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E | $8,250 |
| 8 | 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ | $7,750 |
| 8 | 2023 Volvo C40 | $7,750 |
| 10 | 2023 Jaguar I-Pace | $7,500 |
| 10 | 2023 Volvo XC40 | $7,500 |
| 12 | 2023 Ford Escape | $6,500 |
| 12 | 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime | $6,500 |
| 14 | 2023 Hyundai Tucson | $5,500 |
| 14 | 2023 Kia Sportage | $5,500 |
| 16 | 2023 Kia Sorento | $5,250 |
| 17 | 2023 Lexus NX | $5,000 |
| 18 | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe | $4,750 |
| 18 | 2023 Lincoln Corsair | $4,750 |
| 18 | 2023 Subaru Crosstrek | $4,750 |
| 21 | 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross | $4,000 |
| 22 | 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander | $3,750 |
| 23 | 2023 Honda CR-V | $3,500 |
| 23 | 2023 Toyota RAV4 | $3,500 |
| 23 | 2023 Toyota Venza | $3,500 |
| 26 | 2023 Volvo XC60 | $3,000 |
| 27 | 2023 Toyota Highlander | $2,750 |
| 28 | 2023 Nissan Rogue | $1,750 |
| 29 | 2023 Audi Q5 | $1,500 |
| 30 | 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer | $1,250 |
How the Best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle figures spread in 2023 Small SUVs
- The ranking covers the 81 cars in 2023 Small SUVs that have a recorded best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle in this dataset.
- The highest is 2023 Hyundai Kona at $9,000; the lowest is 2023 Porsche Macan at -$7,500.
- The median best 5-year fuel savings vs. the average new vehicle is -$500.
- The gap between #1 2023 Hyundai Kona and #2 2023 Tesla Model Y 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.