Most Economical Family SUVs
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SUVs from 2020 onwards ranked by combined MPG (UK) — practical family cars that stay cheap to run. All figures come from our own dataset (US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) & NHTSA snapshots 18 July 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026) — no opinions, just the numbers, ranked.
Whichever you pick, sort the running gear first — UK: check tyre prices at TirendoUS: check wheel & tyre prices at WheelHero .
Overall Top 10
The best combined UK mpg figures among all SUVs in our database, any seat count.
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2021 Toyota Venza
An SUV returning around 47 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · All-Wheel Drive
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2022 Toyota Venza
An SUV returning around 47 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · All-Wheel Drive
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2023 Toyota Venza
An SUV returning around 47 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · All-Wheel Drive
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2024 Toyota Venza
An SUV returning around 47 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · All-Wheel Drive
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2024 Honda CR-V
An SUV returning around 44 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive
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2021 Nissan Rogue
An SUV returning around 40 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive
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2022 Nissan Rogue
An SUV returning around 40 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive
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2023 Nissan Rogue
An SUV returning around 40 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive
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2024 Nissan Rogue
An SUV returning around 40 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive
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2022 Hyundai Kona
An SUV returning around 38 mpg (UK) combined.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive
Rival sites often segment this kind of ranking by size class (subcompact/compact/midsize/three-row). We don't have a reliable size-class or seat-count field across enough of our SUV records to do that honestly, so this stays a single ranked list by combined mpg rather than a set of segments we couldn't actually back with data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a 'family SUV' on this list?
Any vehicle classed as an SUV body style in our database from 2020 onwards, ranked purely by combined UK mpg — we don't apply a separate size or seating cutoff beyond what's segmented below.
Do bigger SUVs always use more fuel?
Generally yes, all else equal, since a larger, heavier SUV needs more energy to move — but engine efficiency and drivetrain vary enough that some larger SUVs beat smaller ones on this list.
Should I compare running costs, not just mpg?
MPG is only part of the picture — insurance group, tyre cost and depreciation all affect total running cost. Use the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators to estimate your own annual fuel spend.
How is this list ranked?
Purely by combined UK mpg figure among SUV body-style vehicles, highest first, computed directly from the specification data on this site.
Rankings are computed from the specification data on this site and are provided for reference only. Verify details with the manufacturer before purchasing.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) & NHTSA snapshots 18 July 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026