2017 Mid-Size SUV Driving Ranges
CARS.COM — Mid-size SUVs are America’s favorite type of family vehicle because they offer what many consider the right amount of passenger and cargo room, at least reasonable fuel economy, enough muscle to haul up to eight people in some cases, or tow a trailer, and the availability of all-wheel-drive traction.
Related: 2016 Mid-Size SUV Driving Ranges
Many mid-size SUVs provide three-row seating — same as minivans but without the married-with-children stigma. Moreover, compared to minivans, there are far more choices among brands and engine types, with everything from turbocharged four-cylinders to V-8s and hybrids available.
Though mid-sized SUVs generally burn more gas than smaller car-inspired crossover models, fuel efficiency and powertrain improvements in recent years mean there are fewer guzzlers today. They also have more space for the fuel tank than smaller car-like SUVs, so several in this category can carry more than 20 gallons, helping to extend how far they can go between fuel stops.
The driving range of any vehicle depends on the engine, transmission, choice of two- and four-wheel drive when offered, and your own driving style and mix of city and highway driving. Some of these SUVs come with only one engine and transmission, and some only with standard four- or all-wheel drive, which typically reduces fuel economy. On some mid-size SUVs, though, the 4WD/AWD models have larger fuel tanks than the 2WD models.
The information here lists the estimated driving range for model-year 2017 mid-size SUVs based on the EPA combined city/highway rating for whichever powertrain configuration (engine, transmission and number of drive wheels) provides the most miles between fuel stops.
EPA combined ratings are based on 55 percent city driving and 45 percent highway driving, so extended periods of highway driving should increase the range. Conversely, driving mostly in a congested urban area, carrying heavy cargo or frequent hard acceleration could reduce the range. Bear in mind that these are estimates.
EPA ratings for some 2017 SUVs are different than they were for 2016. The EPA says it updated the calculations it uses based on test data from the previous six years to “better reflect today’s vehicle fleet.”
Driving Ranges for 2017 Mid-Size SUVs
Acura MDX
Configuration: 3.5-liter V-6, nine-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 23 mpg
Fuel capacity: 19.5 gallons
Driving range: 449 miles
BMW X5
Configuration: Turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 25 mpg
Fuel capacity: 22.4 gallons
Driving range: 560 miles
BMW X5 M
Configuration: Turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 16 mpg
Fuel capacity: 22.4 gallons
Driving range: 358 miles
BMW X6
Configuration: Turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 21 mpg
Fuel capacity: 22.4 gallons
Driving range: 470 miles
BMW X6 M
Configuration: Turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 16 mpg
Fuel capacity: 22.4 gallons
Driving range: 358 miles
Cadillac XT5
Configuration: 3.6-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 21 mpg
Fuel capacity: 22.0 gallons
Driving range: 462 miles
Dodge Journey
Configuration: 2.4-liter four-cylinder, four-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 21 mpg
Fuel capacity: 20.5 gallons
Driving range: 431 miles
Ford Edge
Configuration: Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 23 mpg
Fuel capacity: 19.2 gallons
Driving range: 442 miles
Ford Explorer
Configuration: Turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 22 mpg
Fuel capacity: 18.6 gallons
Driving range: 409 miles
Honda Pilot
Configuration: 3.5-liter V-6, nine-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 23 mpg
Fuel capacity: 19.5 gallons
Driving range: 449 miles
Hyundai Santa Fe
Configuration: 3.3-liter V-6, six-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 21 mpg
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons
Driving range: 395 miles
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Configuration: 2.0-liter four-cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 23 mpg
Fuel capacity: 17.4 gallons
Driving range: 400 miles
Infiniti QX70
Configuration: 3.7-liter V-6, seven-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 19 mpg
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gallons
Driving range: 452 miles
Jaguar F-Pace
Configuration: Turbo-diesel 2.0-liter four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 29 mpg
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons
Driving range: 461 miles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Configuration: Turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: TBA
Fuel capacity: 24.6 gallons
Driving range: TBA
Kia Sorento
Configuration: 2.4-liter four-cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 24 mpg
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons
Driving range: 451 miles
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Configuration: Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, nine-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 22 mpg
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons
Driving range: 407 miles
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Configuration: Turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: TBA
Fuel capacity: 23.5 gallons
Driving range: TBA
Lexus GX 460
Configuration: 4.6-liter V-8, six-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 16 mpg
Fuel capacity: 23.0 gallons
Driving range: 368 miles
Lincoln MKT
Configuration: 3.7-liter V-6, six-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 19 mpg
Fuel capacity: 18.6 gallons
Driving range: 353 miles
Lincoln MKX
Configuration: 3.7-liter or turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6, six-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 20 mpg
Fuel capacity: 18.0 gallons
Driving range: 360 miles
(City/highway/combined ratings are 17/25/20 mpg with the 3.7-liter and 18/25/20 mpg with the 2.7-liter)
Maserati Levante
Configuration: Turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 16 mpg
Fuel capacity: 21.1 gallons
Driving range: 338 miles
Mercedes-AMG GLE
Configuration: Turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, nine-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 20 mpg
Fuel capacity: 24.6 gallons
Driving range: 492 miles
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Configuration: Turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, seven-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 13 mpg
Fuel capacity: 25.4 gallons
Driving range: 330 miles
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Configuration: Turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V-6, nine-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: TBA
Fuel capacity: 24.6 gallons
Driving range: TBA
Nissan Murano
Configuration: 3.5-liter V-6, continuously variable automatic transmission, 2WD or 4WD
EPA combined rating: 24 mpg
Fuel capacity: 19.0 gallons
Driving range: 456 miles
(City/highway/combined ratings are 21/28/24 mpg both with with 2WD and 4WD)
Nissan Pathfinder
Configuration: 3.5-liter V-6, continuously variable automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 23 mpg
Fuel capacity: 19.5 gallons
Driving range: 449 miles
Porsche Cayenne
Configuration: 3.6-liter or turbocharged 3.6-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 20 mpg
Fuel capacity: 26.4 gallons
Driving range: 528 miles
(City/highway/combined ratings are 18/24/20 mpg with the 3.6-liter and 17/24/20 with the turbo 3.6-liter)
Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid
Configuration: Supercharged 3.0-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 22 mpg
Fuel capacity: 21.1 gallons
Driving range: 478 miles
Subaru Outback
Configuration: 2.5-liter four-cylinder, continuously variable automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 28 mpg
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons
Driving range: 518 miles
Toyota 4Runner
Configuration: 4.0-liter V-6, five-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: TBA
Fuel capacity: 23.0 gallons
Driving range: TBA
Toyota Highlander
Configuration: 3.5-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 2WD or 4WD
EPA combined rating: 23 mpg
Fuel capacity: 19.2 gallons
Driving range: 442 miles
(City/highway/combined ratings are 21/27/23 mpg with 2WD and 20/27/23 mpg with 4WD)
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Configuration: 3.5-liter V-6, continuously variable automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 29 mpg
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons
Driving range: 499 miles
Volkswagen Touareg
Configuration: 3.6-liter V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
EPA combined rating: 19 mpg
Fuel capacity: 26.4 gallons
Driving range: 502 miles
Volvo XC90
Configuration: Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic transmission, 2WD
EPA combined rating: 24 mpg
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons
Driving range: 451 miles
