Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Compact SUVs in 2022
8. Chevrolet Equinox
The engine in the Equinox is the same that powers the Terrain, but the former is more fuel-efficient at 8.4 L/100 km. And that’s despite a transmission with six gears only.
10. Ford Bronco Sport
As the Bronco’s smaller sibling, the Bronco Sport features a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. With standard AWD, it achieves a combined 8.9 L/100 km.
9. GMC Terrain
Under the hood of the Terrain is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a nine-speed autobox. FWD-equipped models need just 8.6 L/100 km on average.
8. Chevrolet Equinox
The engine in the Equinox is the same that powers the Terrain, but the former is more fuel-efficient at 8.4 L/100 km. And that’s despite a transmission with six gears only.
7. Subaru Forester
Combining a 2.5-litre flat-four engine with a CVT, the AWD-only Forester averages 8.2 L/100 km.
6. Honda CR-V
The 2022 CR-V doesn’t offer a hybrid variant in Canada, but that will change with the next generation coming for 2023. In the meantime, expect to achieve 7.7 L/100 km with the turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine in FWD configuration.
5. Nissan Rogue
Using a new-for-2022, turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine, the Nissan Rogue dropped its combined fuel consumption rating to 7.2 L/100 km. That’s when the CVT sends power to the front wheels only.
4. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Outlander PHEV offers a range of 39 kilometres and achieves 3.2 Le/100 km in EV mode. However, it’s not so efficient in hybrid mode, needing 9.1 L/100 km. Don’t miss the significantly upgraded and longer-range 2023 Outlander PHEV going on sale in the second half of 2022.
3. Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Tucson PHEV
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid boasts a rating of 6.4 L/100 km, which is slightly better than the PHEV variant in hybrid mode (6.7 L/100 km). The latter achieves 2.9 Le/100 km and will travel up to 53 kilometres on battery power alone, though.
2. Ford Escape Hybrid and Escape PHEV
Both models are rated at 5.8 L/100 km combined. The Escape PHEV can go for 60 kilometres without burning any fuel, representing 2.2 Le/100 km.
1. Toyota RAV4 Prime
Shocked? Yeah, probably not. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is the most fuel-efficient compact SUV in Canada right now, averaging 5.8 L/100 km. Same thing for the RAV4 Hybrid, by the way. The Prime delivers an EV range of up to 68 kilometres (2.5 Le/100 km).
