Muscle per Gallon: Large SUVs
By
Rick Newman
Posted April 2, 2008
To rate cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index), we multiplied the horsepower rating by the city MPG number, then divided by 100.
| Rank | Make | Model | Base MSRP | Engine Type | Horsepower | City MPG | Muscle per gallon index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet | Tahoe Hybrid | $52,395 | Gas/electric V8 | 332 | 20 | 66.4 |
| 1 | GMC | Yukon Hybrid | $52,855 | Gas/electric V8 | 332 | 20 | 66.4 |
| 3 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | $36,710 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 380 | 14 | 53.2 |
| 4 | GMC | Yukon | $39,760 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 366 | 14 | 51.2 |
| 5 | Mercedes-Benz | GL | $77,375 | Gas V8 | 382 | 13 | 49.7 |
| 6 | Toyota | Sequoia | $38,500 | Gas V8 | 381 | 13 | 49.5 |
| 6 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | $63,200 | Gas V8 | 381 | 13 | 49.5 |
| 8 | GMC | Yukon | $41,140 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 352 | 14 | 49.3 |
| 9 | Cadillac | Escalade | $58,490 | Gas V8 | 403 | 12 | 48.4 |
| 10 | Land Rover | Range Rover | $92,825 | Gas V8 | 400 | 12 | 48.0 |
| 11 | Land Rover | Range Rover Sport | $71,175 | Gas V8 | 390 | 12 | 46.8 |
| 12 | Lexus | LX | $73,800 | Gas V8 | 383 | 12 | 46.0 |
| 13 | Chevrolet | Suburban | $39,025 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 320 | 14 | 44.8 |
| 13 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | $34,630 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 320 | 14 | 44.8 |
| 13 | GMC | Yukon | $35,345 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 320 | 14 | 44.8 |
| 16 | Chevrolet | Suburban | $41,870 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 366 | 12 | 43.9 |
| 17 | Mercedes-Benz | GL | $55,900 | Gas V8 | 335 | 13 | 43.6 |
| 18 | Jeep | Commander | $39,485 | Gas V8 | 330 | 13 | 42.9 |
| 19 | Chrysler | Aspen | $34,880 | Gas V8 | 303 | 14 | 42.4 |
| 20 | Chevrolet | Suburban | $39,495 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 352 | 12 | 42.2 |
| 21 | Lincoln | Navigator | $51,430 | Gas V8 | 300 | 14 | 42.0 |
| 22 | Mazda | CX-9 | $34,655 | Gas V6 | 273 | 15 | 41.0 |
| 23 | Jeep | Commander | $36,305 | Gas V8 | 302 | 13 | 39.3 |
| 23 | Jeep | Commander | $36,305 | Gas V8 | 302 | 13 | 39.3 |
| 25 | Mercedes-Benz | GL | $53,400 | Diesel V6 | 215 | 18 | 38.7 |
| 26 | Chevrolet | Suburban | $39,025 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 320 | 12 | 38.4 |
| 26 | Infiniti | QX56 | $55,350 | Gas V8 | 320 | 12 | 38.4 |
| 28 | Nissan | Armada | $44,800 | Gas/ethanol V8 | 317 | 13 | 38.0 |
| 29 | Land Rover | Range Rover | $77,175 | Gas V8 | 305 | 12 | 36.6 |
| 30 | Ford | Expedition | $40,465 | Gas V8 | 300 | 12 | 36.0 |
| 30 | Land Rover | Range Rover Sport | $57,725 | Gas V8 | 300 | 12 | 36.0 |
| 32 | Toyota | Sequoia | $37,375 | Gas V8 | 276 | 13 | 35.9 |
| 33 | Dodge | Durango | $26,455 | Gas V8 | 230 | 14 | 32.2 |
| 34 | Jeep | Commander | $27,415 | Gas V6 | 210 | 14 | 29.4 |
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