The opinion that solid crossovers are necessarily “greedy” for fuel is already history. The latest data from the Topspeed publication debunks this myth, ranking the ten most efficient models in the segment. It turns out that modern engineering solutions allow these family cars to achieve consumption below 9.5 liters per 100 km in extra-urban driving, and some excellent ones even fall below the 8 liter mark. The list includes both affordable mass models and luxury offers, with the absolute leader among non-hybrid versions with four-wheel drive being the Subaru Outback.
The Japanese icon with its 2.5-liter naturally aspirated boxer engine demonstrates an impressive 7.47 l/100 km. With a huge 70-liter tank, this "marathoner" can travel a full 925 kilometers on a single charge - ideal for holiday trips without unnecessary stops. Even the more aggressive turbocharged version remains within reasonable limits, consuming around 8.1 l/100 km.
Mass favorites: Korean precision and American power
The front-wheel drive Kia Sorento with a 2.5-liter engine breathes on the leader's neck with the same result of 7.47 l/100 km. This is a huge jump compared to the older generations, which "drank" nearly 13 liters on the highway. Other popular players in the ranking, which firmly hold the 8.1 l/100 km mark, are the Ford Explorer and the Chevrolet Blazer. A little behind, but still impressive for its size, is the Toyota Grand Highlander with a fuel consumption of 8.4 l/100 km.
Luxury can also be moderate
In the premium segment, the Cadillac XT5 proves that luxury is not always associated with extravagance. Its standard 2.0-liter turbo engine achieves 8.37 l/100 km, which provides a solid mileage of nearly 885 km. Even if you choose the powerful 3.6-liter V6, the consumption remains within the decent 9.22 l/100 km.
The Japanese benchmark for comfort, the Lexus RX 350, equipped with the new 2.4-liter turbo engine, consumes exactly 8.62 l/100 km in the front-wheel drive version. If you add 4x4 drive, the figure rises slightly to 8.9 l/100 km, which still allows you to travel over 800 km on a single tank.
The top ten most economical is completed by the technological Infiniti QX60, which thanks to its variable compression engine achieves 8.28 l/100 km, and the Lincoln Nautilus, which fixes its consumption at 8.37 l/100 km. These figures are clear proof that today you can have a spacious and safe car without becoming “best friends“ with gas station employees.