4x4s

The Green Car Guide to the most economical and lowest emission 4x4 cars on sale in the UK today. We list our top three most fuel-efficent four-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles in diesel and petrol categories.

Diesel 4x4s

First place

Peugeot 508 RXH 68.9 mpg

The Peugeot 508 RXH is a diesel-hybrid electric crossover variant of the 508 with HYbrid4 powertrain combined with a 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine and 28kW electric motor to lower fuel consumption.

Second place

Fiat Panda 60.1 mpg

The Fiat Panda 4x4, unlike many other small 4x4s, is actually very capable off-road, and also has combined fuel economy of 60.1 mpg

Third place

Vauxhall Mokka 57.6 mpg

The Vauxhall Mokka is the company's new entrant in the compact SUV segment, offering 55.4mpg along with the reassurance of four-wheel drive.

MINI Countryman Cooper D ALL 4 57.6 mpg

A small, economical and fun car with the added reassurance of all-wheel drive. The Cooper D ALL4 makes use of a 1.6 litre turbodiesel producing 112 bhp and 199 lb.ft of torque.

Petrol 4x4s

First place

Fiat Panda 43.5 mpg

The Fiat Panda 4x4, which is very capable off-road, appears in the petrol 4x4 category with its two-cylinder TwinAir engine.

Second place

Lexus RX 450h 450h Petrol Electric Hybrid 43.5 mpg

A big step forward for the petrol electric hybrid format, Lexus has unlocked the full fuel-saving potential of the system.

Third place

 MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL 4 42.2 mpg

The Countryman encompasses the spirit of the hatch but with the practicality and space of more mainstream rivals. An exciting four-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.