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Ranked by measured energy cost

Cheapest 2026 hybrid SUVs to run

2026 hybrid small and standard SUVs, ranked by measured fuel cost per mile.

12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Aug 27, 2026methodology →

#VehiclePowertrainPer milePer monthPer year
12026 Kia Niro FE1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWDHybrid7.7¢/mi$76.71$921
22026 Kia Niro1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWDHybrid8.4¢/mi$83.55$1,003
32026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD2.0L 4-cyl · CVT with 6 fixed ratios · AWDHybrid9.6¢/mi$96.33$1,156
42026 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWDHybrid9.7¢/mi$96.93$1,163
52026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · AWDHybrid10.2¢/mi$102.31$1,228
62026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE2.5L 4-cyl · CVT with 6 fixed ratios · AWDHybrid10.2¢/mi$102.31$1,228
72026 Ford Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Part-time 4WDHybrid10.5¢/mi$104.94$1,259
82026 Mazda CX-50 4WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDHybrid10.8¢/mi$107.69$1,292
92026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWDHybrid10.8¢/mi$107.89$1,295
102026 Honda CR-V AWD2.0L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · AWDHybrid11.1¢/mi$110.64$1,328
112026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWDHybrid11.2¢/mi$112.20$1,346
122026 Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWDHybrid11.2¢/mi$112.20$1,346
132026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWDHybrid11.3¢/mi$112.50$1,350
142026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT with 6 fixed ratios · AWDHybrid11.4¢/mi$113.89$1,367
152026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid2.5L 4-cyl · CVT with 6 fixed ratios · FWDHybrid11.5¢/mi$115.21$1,383

Rankings compare measured driving-energy cost only — never purchase price, depreciation, insurance, or maintenance — computed from each vehicle's exact official EPA record at the assumptions stated above. Different assumptions change the order: open any vehicle and edit them, or compare two vehicles directly.

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