SUVs with the most horsepower for the money (2026)

#1: Jeep Recon Moab 4xe 4x4

10.3hp per $1,000

176 SUVs ranked. Median 6.1 hp per $1,000.

Top 10 of 176 SUVs by horsepower per $1,000. Values in hp per $1,000.

SUVs with the most horsepower for the money (2026): top 25 of 176
Model	Trim	hp per $1,000	MSRP	MPG or range	Seats	Drive
1. Jeep Recon	Moab 4xe 4x4	10.3	$65,000	222 mi	5	4WD
2. Chevrolet Blazer	EV SS AWD	10.1	$60,700	302 mi	5	AWD
3. Dodge Durango	R/T 392 AWD	9.5	$49,995	15 mpg	6	AWD
4. Subaru Trailseeker	Premium AWD	9.4	$39,995	281 mi	5	AWD
4. Volvo EX30	Twin Plus eAWD	9.4	$44,950	N/A	5	N/A
6. Toyota C-HR	SE AWD	9.1	$37,000	287 mi	5	AWD
6. Jeep Wagoneer S	Limited 4xe 4x4	9.1	$66,000	N/A	5	4WD
8. Ford Mustang Mach-E	GT AWD	9.0	$53,395	280 mi	5	AWD
9. Tesla Model Y	AWD	8.9	$41,990	294 mi	5	AWD
10. Polestar 4	Long Range Dual Motor AWD	8.7	$62,900	280 mi	5	AWD
10. Lucid Gravity	Grand Touring AWD	8.7	$94,900	450 mi	N/A	AWD
12. Subaru Uncharted	Sport AWD	8.5	$39,795	287 mi	5	AWD
12. Toyota bZ	XLE AWD	8.5	$39,900	288 mi	5	AWD
14. Rivian R1S	Quad AWD	8.4	$121,990	338 mi	7	AWD
15. Jeep Grand Cherokee	Altitude 4x2	8.3	$38,920	23 mpg	5	2WD
15. Toyota bZ Woodland	AWD	8.3	$45,300	281 mi	5	AWD
17. Chevrolet Traverse	LT FWD	8.0	$40,800	22 mpg	7	FWD
17. Cadillac VISTIQ	Luxury AWD	8.0	$77,395	305 mi	7	AWD
19. Hyundai Santa Fe	SE FWD	7.9	$35,050	24 mpg	7	FWD
19. Jeep Wrangler	2 Door Sport 4WD	7.9	$36,035	19 mpg	4	4WD
19. Jeep Grand Cherokee L	Altitude 4x2	7.9	$40,920	23 mpg	7	2WD
19. Subaru Solterra	Limited XT AWD	7.9	$42,895	278 mi	5	AWD
19. Volvo EX90	Twin Motor Performance Plus AWD	7.9	$84,995	298 mi	N/A	AWD
19. GMC Hummer EV SUV	3X 4WD	7.9	$105,300	N/A	5	4WD
19. Tesla Model X	Plaid AWD	7.8	$129,990	335 mi	6	AWD

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Ranks 26 to 176
Model	Trim	hp per $1,000	MSRP	MPG or range	Seats	Drive
26. Ford Explorer	Active RWD	7.8	$38,465	24 mpg	N/A	RWD
26. Hyundai Ioniq 5	SE AWD	7.8	$41,000	290 mi	5	AWD
26. Toyota RAV4	Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD	7.8	$41,500	N/A	5	AWD
29. Mitsubishi Outlander	Plug-in Hybrid LE	7.7	$32,210	27 mpg	7	N/A
29. Cadillac OPTIQ	4dr OPTIQ-V AWD	7.7	$67,300	278 mi	5	AWD
29. Cadillac OPTIQ V	OPTIQ-V AWD	7.7	$67,300	278 mi	5	AWD
29. Mercedes-Benz GLC	AMG GLC 63 S E Performance 4MATIC	7.7	$86,750	19 mpg	5	AWD
33. Nissan Pathfinder	S 2WD	7.6	$37,500	23 mpg	8	2WD
34. Kia Sportage	Hybrid LX FWD	7.5	$30,490	42 mpg	5	FWD
34. GMC Acadia	Elevation FWD	7.5	$43,700	22 mpg	8	FWD
34. Hyundai Palisade	Hybrid SEL FWD	7.5	$44,160	N/A	7	FWD
37. Hyundai Tucson	Hybrid SE FWD	7.4	$31,300	38 mpg	5	FWD
37. Ford Bronco	Base Style 4WD	7.4	$40,495	19 mpg	5	4WD
37. Volvo XC60	T8 Core AWD	7.4	$61,150	28 mpg	5	AWD
40. Kia Sorento	EX FWD	7.3	$38,490	23 mpg	7	FWD
40. Mazda CX-70	PHEV SC AWD	7.3	$44,250	26 mpg	5	AWD
42. Alfa Romeo Tonale	Sprint AWD	7.2	$37,495	24 mpg	5	AWD
42. Nissan Armada	4x2 SV	7.2	$58,840	18 mpg	8	2WD
44. Mazda CX-30	2.5 S AWD	7.0	$26,375	27 mpg	5	AWD
44. Mazda CX-90	3.3 Turbo Select AWD	7.1	$39,300	25 mpg	8	AWD
44. Honda Prologue	EX AWD	7.1	$42,000	294 mi	5	AWD
44. Kia EV6	Light Long Range AWD	7.1	$45,200	295 mi	5	AWD
44. Buick Enclave	Preferred AWD	7.1	$46,400	21 mpg	7	AWD
44. Volvo EX40	Twin Plus AWD	7.1	$56,900	260 mi	5	AWD
44. Lexus RZ	550e F SPORT AWD	7.0	$57,000	229 mi	5	AWD
51. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport	SE FWD	7.0	$38,300	23 mpg	5	FWD
51. Lincoln Aviator	Premiere RWD	7.0	$56,910	21 mpg	6	RWD
53. Ford Escape	Plug-in Hybrid Active	6.9	$30,350	40 mpg	N/A	N/A
54. Nissan Rogue	FWD S	6.8	$29,490	32 mpg	5	FWD
54. Jeep Compass	Latitude 4WD	6.8	$29,550	26 mpg	5	4WD
54. Volkswagen Atlas	SE FWD	6.8	$39,310	23 mpg	7	FWD
54. MINI Countryman	SE ALL4	6.8	$45,200	N/A	5	AWD
54. Volkswagen ID.4	Pro AWD	6.8	$48,995	263 mi	5	AWD
59. Toyota Corolla Cross	L 2WD	6.7	$25,335	32 mpg	5	2WD
59. Subaru Crosstrek	AWD	6.7	$26,995	29 mpg	5	AWD
59. Hyundai Kona	SEL Premium FWD	6.7	$28,425	28 mpg	5	FWD
59. Ford Bronco Sport	Badlands 4WD	6.7	$37,265	24 mpg	5	4WD
59. Honda Pilot	Sport 2WD	6.7	$42,395	22 mpg	8	2WD
59. Toyota Sequoia	SR5 RWD	6.7	$65,725	22 mpg	8	RWD
65. Volkswagen Taos	S FWD	6.6	$26,500	31 mpg	5	FWD
65. Toyota 4Runner	SR5 2WD	6.6	$42,270	22 mpg	5	2WD
65. Jeep Grand Wagoneer	4x2	6.6	$63,995	19 mpg	7	2WD
65. Cadillac LYRIQ	4dr LYRIQ-V AWD	6.5	$78,595	285 mi	5	AWD
69. Volkswagen Tiguan	S FWD	6.5	$30,805	29 mpg	5	FWD
69. Toyota Grand Highlander	Hybrid MAX Limited AWD	6.5	$56,090	27 mpg	7	AWD
71. Subaru Ascent	Premium AWD	6.4	$40,795	22 mpg	8	AWD
71. Ford Expedition	Active 4x2	6.4	$62,700	19 mpg	8	2WD
71. BMW X5	xDrive50e AWD	6.4	$76,000	22 mpg	5	AWD
74. Chevrolet Trax	LS FWD	6.3	$21,700	30 mpg	5	FWD
74. Mazda CX-50	2.5 S Select AWD	6.3	$29,900	26 mpg	5	AWD
74. Nissan LEAF	SV+ FWD	6.3	$34,230	288 mi	5	FWD
74. Chevrolet Equinox	EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD	6.3	$34,995	319 mi	5	FWD
74. Lincoln Corsair	Premiere FWD	6.3	$39,985	25 mpg	5	FWD
74. Honda Passport	RTL AWD	6.3	$44,950	21 mpg	5	AWD
74. Jeep Grand Wagoneer L	4x2	6.3	$66,995	19 mpg	7	2WD
81. Nissan Kicks	S FWD	6.2	$22,730	31 mpg	5	FWD
81. Kia Seltos	LX FWD	6.2	$23,790	29 mpg	5	FWD
81. Mazda CX-5	2.5 S AWD	6.2	$29,990	26 mpg	5	AWD
81. Cadillac LYRIQ V	4dr Luxury	6.2	$59,200	N/A	5	N/A
85. Chevrolet Trailblazer	LS AWD	6.0	$25,600	27 mpg	5	AWD
85. Honda CR-V	LX 2WD	6.1	$30,920	30 mpg	5	2WD
85. Genesis GV70	2.5T AWD	6.1	$48,985	23 mpg	5	AWD
85. BMW iX	xDrive60 AWD	6.1	$88,500	364 mi	5	AWD
85. Jaguar F PACE	SVR 575 Edition AWD	6.1	$92,400	17 mpg	5	AWD
90. Honda HR-V	LX FWD	6.0	$26,500	28 mpg	5	FWD
90. Subaru Forester	AWD	6.0	$29,995	29 mpg	5	AWD
90. Jeep Cherokee	4x4	6.0	$35,000	37 mpg	5	4WD
90. Acura RDX	SH-AWD	6.0	$45,100	23 mpg	5	AWD
90. Lexus NX	350 AWD	6.0	$45,825	24 mpg	5	AWD
90. BMW X1	M35i AWD	6.0	$52,400	27 mpg	5	AWD
90. Audi Q4 e-tron	55 Premium AWD	6.0	$56,000	251 mi	5	AWD
90. Genesis GV60	Performance AWD	6.0	$71,875	252 mi	5	AWD
98. Hyundai Venue	SE FWD	5.9	$20,550	31 mpg	5	FWD
98. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport	S 2.0 AWC 4WD	5.9	$24,995	26 mpg	5	4WD
98. Subaru Outback	Limited XT AWD	5.9	$44,365	24 mpg	5	AWD
98. Chevrolet Tahoe	LS RWD	5.8	$60,700	17 mpg	8	RWD
98. Kia EV9	Wind AWD	5.9	$63,900	283 mi	7	AWD
98. BMW X3	M50 AWD	5.9	$66,500	27 mpg	5	AWD
98. Hyundai Ioniq 9	Performance Limited AWD	5.9	$71,250	311 mi	6	AWD
98. Cadillac Escalade IQ	Luxury AWD	5.9	$127,405	465 mi	7	AWD
106. GMC Terrain	Elevation FWD	5.8	$30,200	27 mpg	5	FWD
106. Nissan Murano	FWD SV	5.8	$41,670	23 mpg	5	FWD
106. Volvo XC40	B5 Core Dark Theme AWD	5.8	$42,500	26 mpg	5	AWD
106. Audi Q3	S line AWD	5.8	$43,700	25 mpg	5	AWD
106. BMW X2	M35i AWD	5.8	$53,900	26 mpg	5	AWD
106. Land Rover Defender	90 P400 X-Dynamic SE AWD	5.8	$68,500	N/A	5	AWD
106. Cadillac Escalade IQL	Luxury AWD	5.8	$130,405	N/A	7	AWD
113. Toyota Highlander	XLE AWD	5.7	$46,270	24 mpg	7	AWD
113. Toyota Land Cruiser	1958 4WD	5.7	$57,600	23 mpg	5	4WD
113. Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback	55 Premium	5.7	$59,000	251 mi	5	N/A
113. Mercedes-Benz GLE	GLE 580 4MATIC AWD	5.7	$90,000	18 mpg	N/A	AWD
117. Buick Envista	Preferred FWD	5.5	$24,700	30 mpg	5	FWD
117. Buick Encore GX	Sport Touring FWD	5.6	$27,700	30 mpg	5	FWD
117. Alfa Romeo Stelvio	AWD	5.6	$49,995	24 mpg	5	AWD
117. Acura MDX	FWD	5.6	$51,800	22 mpg	7	FWD
117. Chevrolet Suburban	LS RWD	5.6	$63,700	17 mpg	8	RWD
117. Land Rover Range Rover Velar	P400 Belgravia Edition AWD	5.6	$70,800	21 mpg	5	AWD
123. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross	ES AWD	5.5	$27,695	26 mpg	5	AWD
123. Buick Envision	Preferred AWD	5.5	$41,300	25 mpg	5	AWD
123. Audi SQ5	TFSI Premium AWD	5.5	$65,400	23 mpg	5	AWD
123. Lexus RX	RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD	5.5	$66,900	27 mpg	5	AWD
127. Acura ADX	FWD	5.4	$35,000	29 mpg	5	FWD
127. Toyota Crown Signia	XLE Hybrid AWD	5.4	$44,345	38 mpg	5	AWD
127. Audi SQ5 Sportback	TFSI Premium AWD	5.4	$66,800	23 mpg	5	AWD
127. INFINITI QX80	PURE RWD	5.4	$83,750	18 mpg	7	RWD
131. Mercedes-Benz GLA	250 FWD	5.3	$41,500	29 mpg	5	FWD
131. Cadillac XT5	Luxury FWD	5.3	$44,800	24 mpg	5	FWD
131. Audi SQ7	Premium Plus AWD	5.3	$93,800	16 mpg	7	AWD
131. BMW X6	M60i AWD	5.3	$98,000	19 mpg	5	AWD
135. Lexus UX Hybrid	UX 300h FWD	5.2	$37,455	43 mpg	5	FWD
135. INFINITI QX60	PURE FWD	5.2	$51,590	24 mpg	7	FWD
135. Genesis GV80	2.5T RWD	5.2	$57,700	22 mpg	5	RWD
135. Lexus GX	550 Premium AWD	5.2	$66,785	17 mpg	7	AWD
135. Lexus TX	TX 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD	5.2	$70,460	27 mpg	6	AWD
135. GMC Yukon	Denali RWD	5.2	$80,400	17 mpg	7	RWD
135. Porsche Cayenne	Turbo Electric AWD	5.2	$163,000	N/A	5	AWD
142. Mercedes-Benz GLB	250 FWD	5.0	$43,800	28 mpg	N/A	FWD
142. Audi Q5	TFSI Premium AWD	5.1	$52,800	24 mpg	5	AWD
142. Porsche Macan	Electric Turbo AWD	5.1	$112,700	293 mi	5	AWD
145. Audi Q7	Premium 55 quattro	5.0	$67,600	20 mpg	7	AWD
145. Land Rover Discovery	Gemini Edition AWD	5.0	$70,800	19 mpg	7	AWD
145. GMC Yukon XL	Denali RWD	5.0	$83,400	16 mpg	7	RWD
145. Audi SQ8	Premium Plus AWD	5.0	$99,700	16 mpg	5	AWD
145. Land Rover Range Rover Sport	Dynamic SE P530 AWD	5.0	$103,700	19 mpg	5	AWD
150. Land Rover Discovery Sport	Landmark AWD	4.9	$49,900	20 mpg	5	AWD
150. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	Core S AWD	4.9	$49,900	22 mpg	5	AWD
150. Audi Q5 Sportback	TFSI Premium AWD	4.9	$55,100	24 mpg	5	AWD
153. Lincoln Navigator	Premiere 4WD	4.8	$91,995	17 mpg	7	4WD
153. Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV	EQS 550 4MATIC AWD	4.8	$112,450	317 mi	N/A	AWD
155. Genesis GV80 Coupe	3.5T e-SC AWD	4.7	$87,650	19 mpg	5	AWD
155. BMW X5 M	Competition AWD	4.7	$131,000	15 mpg	5	AWD
157. Lincoln Nautilus	Premiere AWD	4.6	$53,995	24 mpg	5	AWD
157. Maserati Grecale	Modena AWD	4.6	$84,500	20 mpg	5	AWD
157. Cadillac Escalade	RWD	4.6	$91,100	17 mpg	7	RWD
157. BMW X7	M60i AWD	4.5	$115,000	18 mpg	7	AWD
157. Audi RS Q8	Performance AWD	4.6	$138,300	16 mpg	5	AWD
157. BMW XM	Label AWD	4.6	$159,600	14 mpg	5	AWD
163. Volvo XC90	B6 Core AWD	4.5	$66,150	23 mpg	7	AWD
163. Cadillac Escalade ESV	RWD	4.5	$94,100	17 mpg	7	RWD
163. BMW X6 M	Competition AWD	4.5	$136,100	15 mpg	5	AWD
166. Audi Q8	55 TFSI Premium AWD	4.4	$75,600	19 mpg	5	AWD
166. Mercedes-Benz GLS	GLS 580 4MATIC AWD	4.4	$116,150	16 mpg	7	AWD
166. Porsche Cayenne Coupe	S E-Hybrid Coupe AWD	4.4	$117,100	N/A	4	AWD
169. Land Rover Range Rover	P550e SE AWD	4.3	$125,900	21 mpg	5	AWD
170. Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon	4WD	4.0	$71,000	N/A	5	4WD
170. Lexus LX	Hybrid 700h Overtrail AWD	4.0	$115,735	20 mpg	N/A	AWD
172. Mercedes-Benz G-Class	G 580e SUV	3.5	$163,200	239 mi	5	N/A
173. Aston Martin DBX	S AWD	2.7	$262,500	16 mpg	5	AWD
174. Bentley Bentayga	V8 AWD	2.4	$227,000	16 mpg	5	AWD
175. Rolls-Royce Cullinan	Series II AWD	1.3	$429,600	14 mpg	5	AWD
176. Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan	AWD	1.1	$490,000	14 mpg	4	AWD

One trim per model: its most hp per $1,000. Trims need an MSRP. Horsepower divided by MSRP, times 1,000. Ties share a rank. No commercial models. Disputed values left out.

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