Miles driven on a gallon of fuel. Reset your tripometer, fill your tank. Drive until its about a half tank and refill. Divide your miles driven by the gallons of fuel used. This will be your "Actual" highway/city/ or combined MPG. Advertised EPA ratings are completely inaccurate and are completely a sales gimic.
The Equinox is a midsize crossover SUV from Chevrolet. It has been rated as one of their more fuel efficient SUV's and the combined fuel efficiency of the vehicle with a six speed standard transmission is approximately 23 mpg.
Fuel efficiency for SUVs is not one of their strongest suites. At best for an SUV, you're looking at getting around 18 miles per gallon of fuel you put into the gas tank.
Fuel efficiency for SUVs is not one of their strongest suites. At best for an SUV, you're looking at getting around 18 miles per gallon of fuel you put into the gas tank.
The Mazda CX-9 has decent fuel efficiency for a crossover SUV. It has a comfortable interior and is reasonably priced. Th CX-9 is a fun SUV to drive and has a sporty look.
The best option for a hybrid SUV would be the Ford Escape HYBRID. This vehicle is rated at the top of its class in terms of performance and fuel efficiency.
Luxury SUV's, like most luxury vehicles, have added features that R considered desirable by some, including leather seats, headed seats, navigation systems, park assist, etc. many SUV's do not have strong fuel efficiency ratings, therefore you would likely be paying more for better fuel efficiency, which would save you gas money in the long run.
Many SUV's are not fuel efficient.
The Honda Pilot is a somewhat smaller SUV and actually gets reasonable fuel efficiency. It gets approximately 20 miles per gallon whether you get a 4WD or 2WD model.
A crossover is an SUV that is built on a car platform. These vehicles look like an SUV but are more economical as far as fuel efficiency. It also allows good cargo and passenger space.
It should state what kind of gas the ML takes on the inside of the fuel filler door (or whatever you call it). And check your owner's manual. Most Mercedes only take premium grade gas, octane of at least 91. Unless you have a "CDI" or diesel SUV. Then of course it requires diesel fuel.
diesel suburban Its not new though. diesel is the only way a fullsize SUV will get over 20 mpg.
SUVs generally are not known for their fuel efficiency, but some are better than others. The 2012 Honda CRV, Chevrolet Equinox, and Mitsubishi outlander are just a few of the more fuel-efficient models available on the market today.