During each vehicle test, the Auto Plus laboratory conducts its own measurements completely independently. And given the high prices of fuel at gas stations, it is important to know the real consumption of various compact SUVs on the market. You could save a lot in the end. Here is a ranking of the most economical compact SUVs in diesel, gasoline and hybrid versions.
The most economical diesel compact SUV
Dacia Duster 1.5 Blue dCi (115 hp)
Photo credit: ARNAUD SAUNIER / EMAS Dacia Duster II 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Journey 4×4 restyling
The most reasonable compact SUV is the Dacia Duster in the 1.5 Blue dCi version. It is even the most economical of all compact SUVs with all engines combined. What can we say about Duster, except that it is one of the best sellers in France in this category, together with Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur. In version 1.5 blue dCi 115 Duster shows an average consumption of 5.3 l/100 km.
Our rating of compact diesel SUVs
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Behind the Duster, in second and third place, we find a German compact SUV, namely the BMW X1 with two different engines. X1 sDrive18d BVA (150 hp), which shows a consumption of 5.5 l/100 km and
The most economical compact petrol SUV
Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid (129 hp)
Photo credit: FLORIAN GROUT / ERAS Suzuki S-Cross 1.5 Dualjet Hybrid 115 hp 4×2 Style
At the top of the ranking of the most economical compact SUVs, we find the Suzuki S-Cross in the 1.4 Boosterjet Hybrid version, which develops 129 hp. with an average consumption of 6 l/100 km. Having appeared after the 140-horsepower version, the 129-horsepower S-Cross, of course, loses in power, but its consumption also falls, and the driving pleasure is preserved thanks to the increase in torque.
Our rating of compact gasoline SUVs
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Under the S-Cross we find the Dacia Duster again, this time in the 1.3 TCe version (130 and 150 EDC), which shows an average consumption of 6.9 l/100 km. But he is not the only one who demonstrates this consumption. You also have the Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-G (122 hp) and the BMW X1 sDrive20i (170 hp), which shows an average consumption of 6.9 l/100 km.
The most economical hybrid compact SUV
Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (183 Ch) I Hybrid (141 Ch)
Photo credit: ARNAUD SAUNIER / EMAS Kia Niro II 1.6 GDi Plug-in Hybrid 183 Premium
In the first position we find two versions of the Kia Niro. A hybrid version (183 hp) and a simple hybrid version (141 hp), which consumes 5.6 l/100 km. Please note that the consumption test of the plug-in hybrid version was conducted without using 100% electric mode. And surprisingly, it consumes the same amount as the non-rechargeable version, despite weighing 120 kg more.
Our rating of hybrid compact SUVs
Photo: Auto Plus (1) Consumption of an empty battery. (3). Average electrical autonomy. (4) E85 superethanol consumption: 7.9 L/100 km.
Below the Kia Niro you will find the Lexus UX 250h 4WD (184 hp), which shows a consumption of 6.1 l/100 km, or 0.5 l/100 km more than the Kia Niro. Then again you have Suzuki S-Cross in version 1.5 Dualjet Hybrid (115 hp), which consumes 6.2 l/100 km.
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Source: Auto Plus
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