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Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs for 2023

Our analysis of the large SUVs with the best gas mileage ranks them based on the highest mpg and most fuel-efficient drivetrain for each vehicle.

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The Chevrolet Tahoe is the most fuel-efficient large SUV with an EPA rating of 24 MPG. The second-ranked GMC Yukon also earns 23 MPG, while the third-ranked Chevrolet Suburban earns 23 MPG. When two or more vehicles have the same MPG rating they are then ranked by their overall quality score, as shown below. iSeeCars has ranked 11 large SUVs based on fuel efficiency. This ranking is based on each model's highest-rated combined MPG figure to determine the best gas mileage large SUVs.

The average fuel efficiency for a large SUV is 19 MPG, and 5 models earn that figure or better for their highest-rated combined MPG model. A large SUV with less than 19 combined MPG is below the segment average and may not be a good model for consumers seeking to reduce or manage their fuel consumption.

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Which large SUV achieves the best gas mileage?
  1. Chevrolet Tahoe
  2. GMC Yukon
  3. Chevrolet Suburban
  4. GMC Yukon XL
  5. Jeep Wagoneer
  6. Ford Expedition
  7. Ford Expedition MAX
  8. Jeep Grand Wagoneer
  9. Nissan Armada
  10. Toyota Sequoia
  11. Toyota Land Cruiser
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The Chevrolet Tahoe is the most fuel-efficient large SUV with an EPA rating of 24 MPG. The second-ranked GMC Yukon also earns 23 MPG, while the third-ranked Chevrolet Suburban earns 23 MPG. When two or more vehicles have the same MPG rating they are then ranked by their overall quality score, as shown below. iSeeCars has ranked 11 large SUVs based on fuel efficiency. This ranking is based on each model's highest-rated combined MPG figure to determine the best gas mileage large SUVs.

The average fuel efficiency for a large SUV is 19 MPG, and 5 models earn that figure or better for their highest-rated combined MPG model. A large SUV with less than 19 combined MPG is below the segment average and may not be a good model for consumers seeking to reduce or manage their fuel consumption.

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1. Chevrolet Tahoe

#3 of 12 Large SUVs with Best Resale Value #3 of 12 Safest Large SUVs #4 of 12 Best Large SUVs
  • Combined MPG Max 24 mpg
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.8 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $48,450 - $77,400
USED PRICE $32,497 - $76,987
MPG 16 - 24 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 25.5 cu ft

This vehicle is 21% more fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Chevrolet Tahoe's 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine and 10.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 24
  • Highway MPG: 28
  • City MPG: 21
  • Fuel tank capacity: 24 gallons
  • Range: 576 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 277
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,473
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.05 (Larger number is better)

The Chevrolet Tahoe also offers the following engines:

  • 5.3 liter V8 - 16 combined MPG
  • 5.3 liter V8 - 17 combined MPG
  • 6.2 liter V8 - 16 combined MPG

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2. GMC Yukon

#4 of 12 Safest Large SUVs #5 of 12 Best Large SUVs #5 of 8 Best Large SUVs for the Money
  • Combined MPG Max 23 mpg
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.1 / 10
  • Reliability 8.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $57,500 - $94,555
USED PRICE $35,000 - $85,764
MPG 16 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 25.5 cu ft

This vehicle is 17% more fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The GMC Yukon's 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine and 10.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 23
  • Highway MPG: 27
  • City MPG: 21
  • Fuel tank capacity: 24 gallons
  • Range: 552 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 277
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,490
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.05 (Larger number is better)

The GMC Yukon also offers the following engines:

  • 5.3 liter V8 - 16 combined MPG
  • 5.3 liter V8 - 17 combined MPG
  • 6.2 liter V8 - 16 combined MPG

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3. Chevrolet Suburban

#4 of 31 Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows #4 of 12 Most Reliable Large SUVs #5 of 12 Safest Large SUVs
  • Combined MPG Max 23 mpg
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.0 / 10
  • Reliability 8.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.2 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $55,300 - $80,100
USED PRICE $31,749 - $78,999
MPG 16 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 41.5 cu ft

This vehicle is 17% more fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Chevrolet Suburban's 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine and 10.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 23
  • Highway MPG: 27
  • City MPG: 21
  • Fuel tank capacity: 28 gallons
  • Range: 644 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 277
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,616
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.05 (Larger number is better)

The Chevrolet Suburban also offers the following engines:

  • 5.3 liter V8 - 16 combined MPG
  • 5.3 liter V8 - 17 combined MPG
  • 6.2 liter V8 - 16 combined MPG

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4. GMC Yukon XL

#6 of 12 Safest Large SUVs #7 of 31 Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows #7 of 12 Best Large SUVs
  • Combined MPG Max 23 mpg
iSEECARS SCORE

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7.9 / 10
  • Reliability 8.7 / 10
  • Value Retention 7.0 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $60,100 - $97,255
USED PRICE $34,441 - $87,888
MPG 16 - 23 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 41.5 cu ft

This vehicle is 17% more fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The GMC Yukon XL's 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine and 10.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 23
  • Highway MPG: 27
  • City MPG: 21
  • Fuel tank capacity: 28 gallons
  • Range: 644 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 277
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,633
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.05 (Larger number is better)

The GMC Yukon XL also offers the following engines:

  • 5.3 liter V8 - 16 combined MPG
  • 5.3 liter V8 - 17 combined MPG
  • 6.2 liter V8 - 16 combined MPG

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5. Jeep Wagoneer

#4 of 12 Large SUVs with Best Resale Value #8 of 31 SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value #22 of 31 Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows
  • Combined MPG Max 20 mpg
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $58,995 - $74,220
USED PRICE –
MPG 17 - 20 mpg
CARGO VOLUME –

This vehicle is 3% more fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Jeep Wagoneer's 5.7-liter, 8-cylinder engine and 8.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 20
  • Highway MPG: 24
  • City MPG: 18
  • Fuel tank capacity: 26 gallons
  • Range: 530 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 392
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,960
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.07 (Larger number is better)


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6. Ford Expedition

#1 of 12 Safest Large SUVs #3 of 31 Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows #3 of 31 Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
  • Combined MPG Max 19 mpg
iSEECARS SCORE

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8.6 / 10
  • Reliability 8.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $54,155 - $83,615
USED PRICE $25,995 - $69,087
MPG 17 - 19 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.9 - 63.6 cu ft

This vehicle is 2% less fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Ford Expedition's 3.5-liter, 6-cylinder engine and 10.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 19
  • Highway MPG: 23
  • City MPG: 17
  • Fuel tank capacity: 23 gallons
  • Range: 443 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 380
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,306
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.07 (Larger number is better)

The Ford Expedition also offers the following engines:

  • 3.5 liter V6 - 17 combined MPG
  • 3.5 liter V6 - 18 combined MPG
  • 3.5 liter V6 - 19 combined MPG

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7. Ford Expedition MAX

#2 of 12 Safest Large SUVs #11 of 12 Large SUVs with Best Resale Value #12 of 31 Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
  • Combined MPG Max 19 mpg
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 6.7 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $57,155 - $85,615
USED PRICE $35,999 - $71,499
MPG 18 - 19 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 36.0 cu ft

This vehicle is 2% less fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Ford Expedition MAX's 3.5-liter, 6-cylinder engine and 10.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 19
  • Highway MPG: 23
  • City MPG: 17
  • Fuel tank capacity: 28 gallons
  • Range: 528 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 380
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,434
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.07 (Larger number is better)

The Ford Expedition MAX also offers the following engines:

  • 3.5 liter V6 - 18 combined MPG
  • 3.5 liter V6 - 19 combined MPG

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8. Jeep Grand Wagoneer

#5 of 12 Large SUVs with Best Resale Value #9 of 31 SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value #25 of 31 Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows
  • Combined MPG Max 17 mpg
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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $87,995 - $108,990
USED PRICE –
MPG 15 - 17 mpg
CARGO VOLUME –

This vehicle is 13% less fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer's 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine and 8.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 17
  • Highway MPG: 20
  • City MPG: 14
  • Fuel tank capacity: 26 gallons
  • Range: 450 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 510
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 6,340
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.08 (Larger number is better)

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer also offers the following engines:

  • 6.4 liter V8 - 15 combined MPG

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9. Nissan Armada

#7 of 12 Safest Large SUVs #8 of 12 Best Large SUVs #8 of 12 Most Reliable Large SUVs
  • Combined MPG Max 16 mpg
iSEECARS SCORE

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7.7 / 10
  • Reliability 8.5 / 10
  • Value Retention 6.7 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $50,400 - $69,720
USED PRICE $25,982 - $55,493
MPG 16 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.5 cu ft

This vehicle is 19% less fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Nissan Armada's 5.6-liter, 8-cylinder engine and 7.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 16
  • Highway MPG: 19
  • City MPG: 14
  • Fuel tank capacity: 26 gallons
  • Range: 416 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 400
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,650
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.07 (Larger number is better)


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10. Toyota Sequoia

#2 of 31 Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows #2 of 12 Best Large SUVs #2 of 12 Large SUVs with Best Resale Value
  • Combined MPG Max 15 mpg
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8.7 / 10
  • Reliability 9.4 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.0 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $50,500 - $69,775
USED PRICE $35,496 - $69,988
MPG 14 - 15 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 18.9 cu ft

This vehicle is 25% less fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Toyota Sequoia's 5.7-liter, 8-cylinder engine and 6.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 15
  • Highway MPG: 17
  • City MPG: 13
  • Fuel tank capacity: 26 gallons
  • Range: 396 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 381
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,730
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.07 (Larger number is better)


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11. Toyota Land Cruiser

#1 of 31 Best SUVs with 3 Rows #1 of 31 Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows #1 of 31 SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value
  • Combined MPG Max 14 mpg
iSEECARS SCORE

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9.2 / 10
  • Reliability 9.8 / 10
  • Value Retention 8.5 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $85,665 - $87,995
USED PRICE $63,110 - $109,680
MPG 14 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 16.1 - 53.5 cu ft

This vehicle is 32% less fuel efficient than the average large SUV's 19 MPG.

The Toyota Land Cruiser's 5.7-liter, 8-cylinder engine and 8.0-speed automatic transmission is the most fuel efficient drivetrain for this model and achieves the following ratings:

  • Combined MPG: 14
  • Highway MPG: 17
  • City MPG: 13
  • Fuel tank capacity: 25 gallons
  • Range: 344 miles


Vehicle Performance Factors:

  • Horsepower: 381
  • Curb Weight (lbs): 5,715
  • Power-to-Weight: 0.07 (Larger number is better)


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Ford Flex

#9 of 12 Large SUVs with Best Resale Value #20 of 31 SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value #49 of 61 Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
  • Combined MPG Max Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE

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  • Reliability Coming soon
  • Value Retention 6.9 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
NEW PRICE (MSRP) $30,575 - $47,485
USED PRICE $20,430 - $35,995
MPG 17 - 19 mpg
CARGO VOLUME 20.0 cu ft

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How We Rank These Cars

The iSeeCars "Best Gas Mileage" lists rank cars, trucks and SUVs based on the highest mpg and most fuel-efficient drivetrain for each vehicle.

Along with the Best Gas Mileage scores, the lists show additional iSeeCars scores because we believe other factors should be taken into account to find the best overall vehicle. If there is a tie in mpg between vehicles, we use the overall iSeeCars Score to break the tie.

The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.

Vehicles are scored in three categories:

Reliability | 33.3%

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Value Retention | 33.3%

The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.

Safety | 33.3%

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).