Consumer Reports Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Minivans, Wagons 2006

[Ryan]

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/23/208171.html

Small SUVs
- Best: Ford Escape Hybrid, 26 mpg; Honda CR-V EX, 21 mpg; Subaru Forester 2.5X, 21 mpg.
- Worst: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6-cyl.), 14 mpg; Jeep Liberty Sport (V6), 15 mpg; Kia Sorento EX (V6), 15 mpg.

Midsized SUVs
- Best: Lexus RX400h, 23 mpg; Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, 22 mpg; Nissan Murano SL, 19 mpg.
- Worst: Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT (V6), 13 mpg; Land Rover LR3 SE (V8), 13 mpg; Hummer H3, 14 mpg.

Large SUVs
- Best: CR?s testing results showed no vehicles with unusually good ratings for fuel economy in this
category.
- Worst: Dodge Durango Limited (5.7), 12 mpg; Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, 12 mpg; Chevrolet Suburban LT, 13 mpg.

Pickups
- Best: Subaru Baja (4-cyl.), 20 mpg; Toyota Tacoma (V6), 17 mpg; Chevrolet Colorado LS (5-cyl.), 16 mpg.
- Worst: Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (5.7), 11 mpg; Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (4.7), 12 mpg; Chevrolet Avalanche (5.3), 13 mpg.

Wagons & Hatchbacks
- Best: Toyota Prius, 44 mpg; Scion xB (AT), 30 mpg; Pontiac Vibe (FWD), 27 mpg.
- Worst: Volvo XC70, 18 mpg; Dodge Magnum SXT (V6), 19 mpg; Mazda6 s (V6), 19 mpg.

Minivans
- Best: Honda Odyssey EX, 19 mpg; Mazda MPV LX, 19 mpg; Toyota Sienna XLE, 19 mpg.
- Worst: CR?s testing results showed no vehicles with unusually poor ratings for fuel economy in this category.

Yay for Scion xB

 

[swtethan]

Durango isn't even as big as some of those mentioned.

 

[acemcmac]

23mpg from a hybrid (400h)? that's disgraceful! :thumbsdown:

I really like the subaru baja. It might just be the best rounded vehicle of all time.

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
23mpg from a hybrid (400h)? that's disgraceful! :thumbsdown:

I really like the subaru baja. It might just be the best rounded vehicle of all time.

Remember - these are real world numbers - not the unreliable EPA ish

 

[mugs]

Pickups
- Best: Subaru Baja (4-cyl.),

wtf...

 

[Drakkon]

wow the v8 and hemi versions of dodge rams are the worst on the list...i wonder why...maybe its cause they are a V8???
I would like to see a comparison of all the v8 pickups out there and see where dodge falls.
Still probably the worst but hardly seems like a good way to compare.
I'd like to see a comparison between engine size/hp/gas milage/tank size

 

[CChaos]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
23mpg from a hybrid (400h)? that's disgraceful! :thumbsdown:

Why is that disgraceful? It's the best in it's class and beats 2 of the 3 best small SUVs. The RX400h was designed to offer more performance without sacrificing fuel economy and that's what it does. It was not intended to be anything else.

 

[MikeMike]

13 MPG from the 5.3l avalanche? wtf did they do, extreme city driving? my dad gets an average of 18 mpg, and can get 16mpg when towing about 6500lbs...

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
23mpg from a hybrid (400h)? that's disgraceful! :thumbsdown:

I really like the subaru baja. It might just be the best rounded vehicle of all time.

Yes, because the word "Hybrid" is the Magical Oil of Snake that turns a luxury SUV into an econobox. :roll:

The biggest factor in gas mileage is the driver. (Within classes of cars - I'm not talking about comparing a Prius to a Ferrari.)

- M4H

 

[V00DOO]

12MPG and 13MGP for v6. That's horrible.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: Ryan
Yay for Scion xB

I thought you were gonna sell it?

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: V00DOO
12MPG and 13MGP for v6. That's horrible.

Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep sucks at the mileage.

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser

Originally posted by: Ryan
Yay for Scion xB

I thought you were gonna sell it?

Nah - my parents said they'd help me if I needed it. Which is cool I guess - but I havne't asked them for anything.

 

[zoiks]

What about the Ford Ranger pickup truck? The 4cylinder gives about 21 mpg, the 6 cylinder gives about 18mpg. The F150 which is a monster gives about 16mpg. Check out the http://www.fueleconomy.gov website.