Ranking the MPG of Popular Fleet SUVs

As major automakers continue to focus on developing and producing SUVs, fleets too have looked to invest more in purchasing these assets for their fleet operations. This interest is driven heavily by the increased cargo space and interior seating, and available MPG that is comparable to sedans.

Automotive Fleet has assembled a list of some of the most popular fleet vehicles, according to FMC data, and reviewed the MPG of top trim levels for fleet. The following data reflects 2WD models, except where noted otherwise.

Ford Escape SEL

EPA-estimated MPG: 27 city/33 highway/30 combined

Engine: 1.5L Ti-VCT GTDI I-3

Horsepower: 181 / Torque: 190 lb.-ft.

 

Subaru Outback Premium AWD

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/33 highway/29 combined

Engine: 2.5L Subaru Boxer 4-Cylinder

Horsepower: 182 / Torque: 176 lb.-ft.

 

Nissan Rogue SV

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/33 highway/29 combined

Engine: 2.5-L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder

Horsepower: 170 / Torque: 175 lb.-ft.

 

Subaru Forester Premium AWD

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/33 highway/29 combined

Engine: 2.5L Subaru Boxer 4-Cylinder 

Horsepower: 182 / Torque: 176 lb.-ft.

 

Chevrolet Equinox Premier

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/31 highway/28 combined

Engine: 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder 

Horsepower: 170 / Torque: 203 lb.-ft.

 

GMC Terrain SLE

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/30 highway/27 combined

Engine: 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder

Horsepower: 170 / Torque: 203 lb.-ft.

 

Jeep Compass Latitude

EPA-estimated MPG: 22 city/31 highway/26 combined

Engine: 2.4L 4-Cylinder 

Horsepower: 180 / Torque: 175 lb.-ft.

 

Ford Edge SEL

EPA-estimated MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined

Engine: Twin-scroll 2.0L EcoBoost I-4, Turbocharged, Direct-injection

Horsepower: 250 / Torque: 280 lb.-ft.

 

Ford Explorer XLT

EPA-estimated MPG: 21 city/29 highway/23 combined

Engine: 2.3L Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoost I-4

Horsepower: 300 / Torque: 310 lb.-ft.

 

Chevrolet Traverse LT

EPA-estimated MPG: 18 city/27 highway/21 combined

Engine: 3.6L V6 

Horsepower: 310 / Torque: 266 lb.-ft.

 

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

EPA-estimated MPG: 18 city/25 highway/21 combined

Engine: 3.6L V6

Horsepower: 293 / Torque: 260 lb.-ft.

Originally posted on Automotive Fleet