Most fuel-efficient SUVs of 2003
Among 50 SUVs from 2003 in the database (one per model family), the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser is the most fuel-efficient at 10.7 l/100km, against a class average of 14.2 l/100km. The spread from best to worst is 10.7–18.1 l/100km. Electric vehicles are ranked separately by range.
Ranked50one per model family
Average14.2 l/100km
Leader2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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| # | Vehicle | Combined | vs avg | CO2 | Weight | Recalls | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 10.7 l/100km | -24% | 251 g/km | — | 4 | — |
| 2 | 2003 Honda CR-V 2WD | 10.7 l/100km | -24% | 251 g/km | — | 14 | — |
| 3 | 2003 Honda Element 2WD | 11.2 l/100km | -21% | 263 g/km | — | 12 | — |
| 4 | 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD | 11.2 l/100km | -21% | 263 g/km | — | 6 | — |
| 5 | 2003 Subaru Forester AWD | 11.2 l/100km | -21% | 263 g/km | — | 3 | — |
| 6 | 2003 Buick Rendezvous FWD | 11.8 l/100km | -17% | 276.1 g/km | — | 7 | — |
| 7 | 2003 Nissan Murano 2WD | 11.8 l/100km | -17% | 276.1 g/km | — | 6 | — |
| 8 | 2003 Pontiac Aztek FWD | 11.8 l/100km | -17% | 276.1 g/km | — | 4 | — |
| 9 | 2003 Saturn Vue FWD | 11.8 l/100km | -17% | 276.1 g/km | — | 1 | — |
| 10 | 2003 Subaru Baja AWD | 11.8 l/100km | -17% | 276.1 g/km | — | 10 | — |
| 11 | 2003 Ford Escape 2WD | 12.4 l/100km | -12% | 290.6 g/km | — | 9 | — |
| 12 | 2003 Mazda Tribute 2WD | 12.4 l/100km | -12% | 290.6 g/km | — | 8 | — |
| 13 | 2003 Nissan Xterra 2WD | 12.4 l/100km | -12% | 290.6 g/km | — | 3 | — |
| 14 | 2003 Volvo Xc70 AWD | 12.4 l/100km | -12% | 290.6 g/km | — | 5 | — |
| 15 | 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 13.1 l/100km | -8% | 306.8 g/km | — | 4 | — |
| 16 | 2003 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 13.1 l/100km | -8% | 306.8 g/km | — | 2 | — |
| 17 | 2003 Volvo Xc90 FWD | 13.1 l/100km | -8% | 306.8 g/km | — | 5 | — |
| 18 | 2003 Acura MDX 4WD | 13.8 l/100km | -3% | 324.8 g/km | — | 13 | — |
| 19 | 2003 Audi Allroad quattro | 13.8 l/100km | -3% | 324.8 g/km | — | 3 | — |
| 20 | 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD | 13.8 l/100km | -3% | 324.8 g/km | — | 7 | — |
| 21 | 2003 Honda Pilot 4WD | 13.8 l/100km | -3% | 324.8 g/km | — | 14 | — |
| 22 | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD | 13.8 l/100km | -3% | 324.8 g/km | — | 4 | — |
| 23 | 2003 Infiniti FX35 2WD | 13.8 l/100km | -3% | 324.8 g/km | — | 10 | — |
| 24 | 2003 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD | 13.8 l/100km | -3% | 324.8 g/km | — | 3 | — |
| 25 | 2003 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 13.8 l/100km | -3% | 324.8 g/km | — | 13 | — |
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How this ranking works
Values come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA certification data and NHTSA records shown on each vehicle's page. Only the best-placed version of each model family is listed, so one model cannot fill the list. Electric vehicles are excluded from fuel-consumption rankings and ranked by range instead.
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