Most Fuel-Efficient Hyundai SUVs
Hyundai is dedicated to the pursuit of cleaner and more efficient vehicle technology, demonstrated by our wide selection of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles. Especially for SUVs, ensuring you have a fuel-efficient vehicle can make ownership more affordable in the long run. So, which of the incredible Hyundai SUV lineup is the most efficient model? Read on with the expert team here at Downtown Hyundai as we take a closer look at which of our SUV models is the most efficient on the road.
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EV SUVs
Let’s get this out of the way first; there’s no competition between an EV and any vehicle with a gas engine when it comes to fuel efficiency. If you’re looking for an IONIQ 5, IONIQ 9, or Kona EV, you’ll be able to skip the pump altogether and get incredible range on a full charge using our next-generation battery technology.
Hyundai Tucson PHEV
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy: 6.7L/100km
Not only is the compact Hyundai Tucson PHEV reliable, it’s also the most fuel-efficient SUV in the Hyundai lineup. While on paper it has the same estimated combined fuel economy as the Tucson HEV, it edges out its sibling vehicle thanks to the ability to drive it as an EV for up to 51 km, letting you take care of the average daily commute without touching the gas tank, allowing you to avoid the gas pump longer.
Hyundai Tucson HEV
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy: 6.7L/100km
While it doesn’t give you the option to drive in full EV mode, the compact Hyundai Tucson HEV retains the same fuel-efficient Gamma II Smartstream 1.6L Turbo-GDI hybrid engine. Not only is it economical, but the Tucson remains one of our most reliable SUVs; more than 90% of all Tucsons sold in the past decade are still on the road today!
Hyundai Santa Fe HEV
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy: 6.9L/100km
Moving up from a compact SUV to a midsize, the Santa Fe HEV is a bit bigger, and only slightly less efficient than the Tucson. It utilizes a 1.6L Turbo-GDI 4-cylinder hybrid engine, with a bit more pickup and power, and can even handle some light towing. The Santa Fe is an ideal versatile family vehicle, and economical to boot.
Hyundai Venue
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy: 7.5L/100km
The compact crossover Hyundai Venue was designed to be safe, sophisticated, and fuel-efficient. It boasts an economical Smartstream 1.6L DPFI engine, with good acceleration and performance geared toward city driving. Better yet, it offers the same estimated combined fuel economy across every trim.
Hyundai Kona
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy: 7.5L/100km
The reason the Venue edges out the Kona is that you’ll only get an estimated 7.5L/100km combined fuel efficiency in the Hyundai Kona Essential. Due to its incredible highway efficiency in particular, it’s a very economical choice for those with longer commutes or who enjoy regular trips on the highway.
Shop For Your SUV in Toronto, ON
If you want a fuel-efficient SUV, you should start with Hyundai. Come down to our showroom to see our lineup up close, or book a test drive, today. When the time comes to buy your next Hyundai, make Downtown Hyundai in Toronto, ON, your first choice!