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Ranking the MPG of Popular Fleet SUVs

Automotive Fleet has assembled a list of some of the most popular fleet vehicles, according to FMC data, and reviewed the MPG of top trim levels for fleets.

January 8, 2020
Ranking the MPG of Popular Fleet SUVs

 

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As major automakers continue to focus on developing and producing SUVs, fleets too have looked to invest more in purchasing these assets for their fleet operations. This interest is driven heavily by the increased cargo space and interior seating, and available MPG that is comparable to sedans.

Automotive Fleet has assembled a list of some of the most popular fleet vehicles, according to FMC data, and reviewed the MPG of top trim levels for fleet. The following data reflects 2WD models, except where noted otherwise.

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Ford Escape SEL

Ford Escape

EPA-estimated MPG: 27 city/33 highway/30 combined

Engine: 1.5L Ti-VCT GTDI I-3

Horsepower: 181 / Torque: 190 lb.-ft.


Subaru Outback Premium AWD

Subaru Outback

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/33 highway/29 combined

Engine: 2.5L Subaru Boxer 4-Cylinder

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Horsepower: 182 / Torque: 176 lb.-ft.

Nissan Rogue SV

Nissan Rogue

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/33 highway/29 combined

Engine: 2.5-L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder

Horsepower: 170 / Torque: 175 lb.-ft.


Subaru Forester Premium AWD

Subaru Forester

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/33 highway/29 combined

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Engine: 2.5L Subaru Boxer 4-Cylinder 

Horsepower: 182 / Torque: 176 lb.-ft.


Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Chevrolet Equinox

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/31 highway/28 combined

Engine: 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder 

Horsepower: 170 / Torque: 203 lb.-ft.

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GMC Terrain SLE

GMC Terrain

EPA-estimated MPG: 26 city/30 highway/27 combined

Engine: 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder

Horsepower: 170 / Torque: 203 lb.-ft.


Jeep Compass Latitude

Jeep Compass

EPA-estimated MPG: 22 city/31 highway/26 combined

Engine: 2.4L 4-Cylinder 

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Horsepower: 180 / Torque: 175 lb.-ft.


Ford Edge SEL

Ford Edge

EPA-estimated MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined

Engine: Twin-scroll 2.0L EcoBoost I-4, Turbocharged, Direct-injection

Horsepower: 250 / Torque: 280 lb.-ft.


Ford Explorer XLT

Ford Explorer

EPA-estimated MPG: 21 city/29 highway/23 combined

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Engine: 2.3L Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoost I-4

Horsepower: 300 / Torque: 310 lb.-ft.


Chevrolet Traverse LT

Chevrolet Traverse

EPA-estimated MPG: 18 city/27 highway/21 combined

Engine: 3.6L V6 

Horsepower: 310 / Torque: 266 lb.-ft.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Jeep Grand Cherokee

EPA-estimated MPG: 18 city/25 highway/21 combined

Engine: 3.6L V6

Horsepower: 293 / Torque: 260 lb.-ft.

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