Economical 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles

It is usually thought that cars which have a substantial amount of power and four wheel drive function have low gas mileage. Nevertheless, there are some cars, SUVs, and trucks; which even being incorporated with the AWD function, provide an acceptable mileage. Such vehicles are the most suitable options for those who want a powerful automobile that is not too expensive to run and maintain.

Fuel Efficient 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
If you want a sedan with a combination of power, style, and mileage; you can go in for the Legacy from Subaru. It is powered with a 2.5 liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER engine which generates 170 hp. You can choose between a fully synchronized 6-speed manual transmission or the automatic transmission. The standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system and a mileage of 23/31 MPG in the city and on the highway makes it one of the best 4 wheel drive cars with good gas mileage. This comes at a price of around $20,000.

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE (AWC)
Those who are looking for a good AWD SUV with an acceptable mileage, can choose the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. This stylish SUV houses a 2.0 liter MIVEC I4 engine which gives out 148 hp. You get a 6-speed Sportronic Automatic transmission as a standard. A mileage of 24 MPG in city and 29 MPG on highway is pretty ideal on an SUV like the Outlander Sport. Along with all these features, you also get Active Stability Control (ASC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) functions. You may have to spend around $23,000 for owning this SUV.

Subaru Impreza 2.5i
The Impreza is another all wheel drive car from Subaru which comes at an affordable price, giving good mileage. Its specs are mostly similar to the Legacy, such as the Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, 170 hp SUBARU BOXER engine, Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), all this for a price starting from approximately $17,500. Other features include the Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist, and electronic cruise control. The fuel efficiency of this car is believed to be 20/27 MPG on city roads and highways respectively.

Toyota Venza AWD V6
The Venza from Toyota is a crossover with AWD function and a good mileage. The 'AWD V6' variant has a large 2.7 liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine which provides 182 hp of power. A standard feature is the 6-speed automatic transmission. It has the AWD system with Active Torque Control. Features contributing to the safety are ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist. A mileage of 20 MPG in city and 25 MPG on highway is what makes this an economical crossover. The estimated price is quoted to be around $28,000.

Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
This is one of the best SUVs with hybrid technology, which also has a powerful engine. It boasts of a 3.0 TSI 6-cylinder supercharged engine and an electric motor, which render a combined power of 380 hp. The most prominent feature is the 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive system on this 8-speed automatic transmission hybrid. Even with all this power, the company claims this vehicle to have a fuel economy of 20/24 MPG in city and on highways respectively. You may have to pay a hefty price for the Touareg Hybrid, somewhere around $60,000 plus.

The Jeep Compass is also a recommended SUV if you want a blend of power and mileage. Note that the fuel efficiency of the above-mentioned 4 wheel drive cars is what the manufacturers claims. The fuel economy can even vary as per driving and maintenance conditions.