Midsize SUV Comparison

The concept of SUVs (sports utility vehicles), started gaining popularity in the late 1980s and 1990s. SUVs are essentially enormous vehicles, that have engines that are as big as those of small trucks. On an average, regular full-sized SUVs have an engine capacity (usually depicted in cc/liters) that can be as high as 5 to 7 liters. The size of the SUVs leads to increased fuel consumption. Additional gadgets and heavy air conditioning in the car have also contributed to the increase in fuel consumption. These features of regular and large-sized SUVs have invited a lot of criticism and not all people can afford a regular SUV. The midsized SUV, was thus launched by many companies to counter this problem.

Features and Specs

As per the markets in the current stage, a comparison of midsized SUVs indicate that to buy one you need to have a budget between $19,225 to $87,400. The luxury SUV comparison indicates that keeping a budget of more than $80,000, will earn you custom specifications and better interiors. The midsize SUV best gas mileage is given by the hybrid ones and there are companies who have started the development of fuel cell operated SUVs. The Toyota highlander hybrid is one excellent eco-friendly mid-sized SUV.

Now when you go mid-sized SUV shopping, there are some minor details and car buying points about the SUV that you need to check:

• The first one that you would need to check is the engine capacity of the SUV, which is given in CC or in liters. The more the capacity, the more is the fuel consumption going to be.
• Well apart from the regular consumption, you can also check out the fuel economy that is stated by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The better the economy the better is the car.
• Next up you will need to check the safety of the car, this includes electronic stability system, side air bags, regular air bags, back-up sensing systems, etc.
• The car insurance of the SUV also is an important expenditure that you will have to verify. Tentative quotes and projected premium can also be estimated. You will certainly have to consider these insurance related facts as these expenditures are compliance in several states.
• The last aspects is the auto parts of the SUV that you are finalizing. If the model is quite a popular one, then getting the car parts and car repair for the SUV won't be much of a problem or expense.

Here is a table depicting the midsize SUV comparison:

Midsize SUV	Engine Size	Transmission	Fuel Economy EPA	Cost
2010 Acura MDX	300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16, Highway: 21	$42,230 to $51,855
2011 Acura MDX	300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16 Highway: 21	$42,580 to $52,205
2010 Acura ZDX	300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16, Highway: 23	$45,495
2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6	400-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (gas hybrid)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17, Highway: 19	$88,900
2010 BMW X5 M	555-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12, Highway: 17	$85,500
2011 BMW X5 M	555-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12, Highway: 17	$85,700
2010 BMW X5	260-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium), 265-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (diesel), 350-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 14-19, Highway: 19-26	$47,600-$56,300
2010 BMW X6 M	555-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12, Highway: 17	$89,000
2011 BMW X6 M	555-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12, Highway: 17	$89,200
2010 BMW X6	300-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium), 320-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium), 400-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium), 440-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 13-15, Highway: 18-21	$56,500-$67,200
2011 BMW X6	300-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium) 400-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)	8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 14-16, Highway: 20-23	$57,000-$67,700
2010 Cadillac SRX	265-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas) 300-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 15-18, Highway: 22-25	$33,830-$51,860
2011 Cadillac SRX	265-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas) 300-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 15-18, Highway: 22-25	$33,830-$52,360
2010 Chevrolet Equinox	182-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas) 264-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17-22, Highway: 24-32	$22,615-$29,970
2011 Chevrolet Equinox	182-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas) 264-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16-22, Highway: 22-32	$22,745-$30,070
2010 Dodge Journey	173-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas) 235-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	4-speed automatic w/OD 6-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 15-19, Highway: 23-25	$20,845-$29,745
2010 Ford Edge	285-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD	City: 17-18, Highway: 23-25	$27,420-$35,770
2011 Ford Edge	285-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas), 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD, 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17-19, Highway: 23-26	$27,220-$38,070
2010 Ford Explorer	210-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas), 292-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD, 6-speed automatic w/OD	City: 13-15, Highway: 19-21	$29,280-$38,600
2011 Ford Explorer	237-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	unavailable data	$28,190-$39,190
2010 GMC Terrain	182-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas), 264-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17-22, Highway: 24-32	$24,250-$31,300
2011 GMC Terrain	182-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas), 264-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (flexible; E85), 264-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 20-22, Highway: 29-32	$24,250-$31,400
2010 Honda Pilot	250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD	City: 16-17, Highway: 22-23	$27,895-$38,645
2011 Honda Pilot	250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD	City: 16-17, Highway: 22-23	$28,045-$40,395
2010 HUMMER H3 SUV	239-hp, 3.7-liter I-5 (regular gas), 300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)	4-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed manual w/OD	City: 13-14, Highway: 16-18	$33,390-$41,705
2010 HUMMER H3T	239-hp, 3.7-liter I-5 (regular gas), 300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)	4-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed manual w/OD	City: 13-14, Highway: 16-18	$30,915-$39,205
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe	175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas), 276-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual 6-speed manual w/OD	City: 19-21, Highway: 26-28	$21,695-$30,295
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe	175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas), 276-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed manual w/OD	City: 19-20, Highway: 25-28	$21,695-$30,695
2010 Hyundai Veracruz	260-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16-17, Highway: 22-23	$28,145-$35,895
2010 Infiniti FX35	303-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16, Highway: 21-23	$42,850-$44,300
2011 Infiniti FX35	303-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16, Highway: 21-23	$41,600-$43,050
2010 Infiniti FX50	390-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 14, Highway: 20	$59,000
2011 Infiniti FX50	390-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 14, Highway: 20	$56,400
2010 Jeep Commander	210-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (regular gas), 357-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 13-15, Highway: 19-20	$31,575-$42,830
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee	210-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (regular gas), 357-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas), 420-hp, 6.1-liter V-8 (premium)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD	City: 12-16, Highway: 16-21	$30,710-$43,325
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee	290-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (flexible; E85), 360-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 13-16, Highway: 19-23	$30,215-$41,910
2011 Kia Sorento	175-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas), 276-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed manual w/OD	City: 19-21, Highway: 25-29	$20,995-$33,895
2010 Land Rover LR4	375-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12, Highway: 17	$47,250
2011 Land Rover LR4	375-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12, Highway: 17	$47,650
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport	375-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium), 510-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12-13, Highway: 17-18	$59,645-$73,345
2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport	375-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium), 510-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12-13, Highway: 17-18	$59,645-$74,545
2010 Lexus GX 460	301-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 15, Highway: 20	$51,970-$56,765
2011 Lexus GX 460	301-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 15, Highway: 20	$52,345-$57,140
2010 Lexus RX 350	275-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 18, Highway: 24-25	$37,625-$39,025
2011 Lexus RX 350	275-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 18, Highway: 24-25	$37,975-$39,375
2010 Lincoln MKX	285-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD	City: 15-17, Highway: 22-24	$38,845-$40,695
2011 Lincoln MKX	305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 19, Highway: 26	$39,145-$40,995
2010 Mazda CX-7	161-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas), 244-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (premium)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17-20, Highway: 23-28	$21,700-$33,035
2011 Mazda CX-7	161-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas), 244-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (premium)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17-20, Highway: 21-28	$21,990-$33,340
2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class	382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium), 500-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 (premium)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 11, Highway: 15	$104,000-$122,700
2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class	382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium), 500-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 (premium)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 11, Highway: 13-15	$105,750-$124,450
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class	210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel), 335-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium), 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12-17, Highway: 17-23	$59,950-$82,850
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class	210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel), 335-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium), 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 12-17, Highway: 17-21 17	$60,950-$84,450
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class	268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16, Highway: 21-22	$34,600-$36,600
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class	268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16, Highway: 21-23 Highway	$35,500-$37,500
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class	210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel), 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium), 275-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (gas hybrid), 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium), 503-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 8-speed automatic/CVT w/OD and auto-manual	City: 11-21, Highway: 15-25	$45,700-$91,050
2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class	210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel), 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium), 275-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (gas hybrid), 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium), 503-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 (premium)	7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 8-speed automatic/CVT w/OD and auto-manual	City: 11-20, Highway: 15-25	$46,490-$92,590
2010 Mercury Mountaineer	210-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas), 292-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD, 6-speed automatic w/OD	City: 13-15, Highway: 19-21	$29,480-$37,180
2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor	225-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 (premium)	4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 15, Highway: 19-21 21	$27,999-$31,499
2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor	225-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 (premium)	4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 15, Highway: 19-21	$28,299-$33,599
2010 Nissan Murano	265-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)	2-speed CVT w/OD	City: 18, Highway: 23	$28,340-$38,710
2011 Nissan Murano	260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)	2-speed CVT w/ODOD	City: 18, Highway: 23	$28,500-$39,140
2010 Nissan Pathfinder	266-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (premium), 310-hp, 5.6-liter V-8 (premium)	5-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 13-15, Highway: 18-22	$27,540-$42,300
2011 Nissan Pathfinder	266-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (premium), 310-hp, 5.6-liter V-8 (premium)	5-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 13-15, Highway: 18-22	$27,840-$42,600
2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid	333-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (gas hybrid)	8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	no applicable data available	$67,700
2010 Porsche Cayenne	290-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (premium), 385-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium), 405-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium), 500-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium), 540-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium), 550-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed manual w/OD	City: 11-14, Highway: 17-20	$45,500-$126,300
2011 Porsche Cayenne	300-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (premium), 400-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium), 500-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed manual w/OD, 8-speed automatic w/OD, 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 15-16, Highway: 22	$46,700-$104,800
2010 Subaru Tribeca	256-hp, 3.6-liter H-6 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16, Highway: 21	$30,495-$35,795
2011 Subaru Tribeca	256-hp, 3.6-liter H-6 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16, Highway: 21	$30,495-$35,795
2010 Toyota 4Runner	157-hp, 2.7-liter I-4 (regular gas), 270-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)	4-speed automatic w/OD, 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17-18, Highway: 22-23	$27,500-$39,800
2011 Toyota 4Runner	270-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17, Highway: 22-23	$29,525-$39,685
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser	259-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)regular	5-speed automatic w/OD, 6-speed manual w/OD	City: 15-17, Highway: 19-22	$24,180-$25,770
2010 Toyota Highlander	187-hp, 2.7-liter I-4 (regular gas), 270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17-20, Highway: 23-27	$25,855-$34,670
2011 Toyota Highlander	187-hp, 2.7-liter I-4 (regular gas), 270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual, 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 17-20, Highway: 22-25	$27,390-$36,345
2010 Toyota Venza	182-hp, 2.7-liter I-4 (regular gas), 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 18-21, Highway: 25-29	$26,275-$29,550
2011 Toyota Venza	182-hp, 2.7-liter I-4 (regular gas), 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 18-21, Highway: 25-29	$26,475-$29,750
2010 Volkswagen Touareg	225-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel), 280-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 14-18, Highway: 19-25	$40,850-$44,350
2011 Volkswagen Touareg	225-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel) 280-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (premium)	8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 16-19, Highway: 23-28	$44,450-$57,500
2010 Volvo XC90	235-hp, 3.2-liter I-6 (premium), 311-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 13-15, Highway: 19-22	$37,700-$47,500
2011 Volvo XC90	230-hp, 3.2-liter I-6 (premium), 240-hp, 3.2-liter I-6 (premium), 311-hp, 4.4-liter V-8 (premium)	6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual	City: 14-16, Highway: 21-22	$38,200-$48,000

Couple of notes, HP denotes horse power and w/OD transmission is over drive transmission. Please note the fuel economy, costs and all other facts tend to be dynamic and change as per time and conditions.