Here Are The Most Fuel-Efficient (Non-Electrified) SUVs For 2021

Here Are The Most Fuel-Efficient (Non-Electrified) SUVs For 2021

The subcompact Lexus UX 200 is the most fuel-efficient SUV for 2021 at 29 mpg in the city and 37 mpg ... [+] on the highway.



JESSICA LYNN WALKER

While gas prices have remained relatively steady of late, if the past year has taught us anything it's that nothing is certain moving forward. It wouldn't take much for crude oil, and subsequently gasoline prices to take a steep jump, especially with (hopefully) U.S. motorists eventually taking to the streets and highways again in earnest for commuting and road tripping.

Still, most everybody likes to save money. Even with regular-grade gas currently at an affordable average of $2.40 per gallon, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that difference in fuel costs between a vehicle that gets 30 mpg in combined city/highway driving and one that's rated at 20 mpg will cost an extra $600 a year and $3,000 over a five-year ownership period to run for 15,000 annual miles. If gas prices were to rise by $1.00, the difference would increase to $850 a year, and $4,250 after a half decade.

Not only that, but the 30 mpg vehicle will spew 149 fewer grams of