Fuel prices may have eased noticeably in recent weeks – they’re down by around 60 cents per litre compared to the peaks we saw a few months ago because of the latest Middle East conflict. But understandably, running costs remain front of mind for many Australian motorists, even if they drive a fuel efficient hybrid vehicle.

Fuel efficiency is therefore, a key consideration for any new car buyer. With that in mind, what are the longest ranges for non-plug-in hybrid (where an electric motor works alongside the petrol engine) medium SUVs? Based on their combined fuel consumption and fuel tank sizes, we found out:

1) Toyota RAV4: 1222km

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Price: From $45,990 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: 143kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 4.5L/100km
Fuel tank size: 55 litres

Perhaps unsurprisingly given its immense popularity, the Toyota RAV4 is not only the most fuel efficient hybrid medium SUV, but thanks to its 55-litre fuel tank, it can also travel the longest distance on said tank at a long 1222km.

Its 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain, which was upgraded to Euro 6 compliance with the latest generation model, is very fuel efficient, rated at just 4.5L/100km. But making 143kW of power means that it’s no slouch either, and it has no trouble getting up to speed.

Add in its practical layout, comfortable cabin, long list of standard features and pleasant driving experience and it’s easy to see why the RAV4 has become such a global sales phenomenon.

2) GWM Haval H6 hybrid: 1192km

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Price: From $40,990 driveaway
Drivetrain: 179kW 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 5.2L/100km
Fuel tank size: 61 litres

In second place, surprisingly, is the GWM Haval H6. It’s not quite as fuel efficient as the RAV4 at 5.2L/100km, but that’s still quite a low number and its large 61-litre fuel tank helps here, giving it a total range of 1192km.

The H6 is more powerful than the RAV4, making an impressive 179kW of power, and feels noticeably peppier in the real world. Like every other medium SUV on this list, the H6 is very practical for modern families, especially in the rear seat, which offers some of the best space on the market.

It’s also here that the H6’s keen value equation comes into play. Pricing starts at just $40,990 driveaway, which is $5000 less than the RAV4’s starting price… and that’s not driveaway, either, so all up you’re looking at an almost-$10,000 saving over the RAV4 with the H6. No wonder GWM sales have increased a lot in 2026.

3) Kia Sportage Hybrid: 1106km

Kia Sportage Hybrid
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Price: From $44,450 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: 173kW 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 4.7L/100km
Fuel tank size: 52 litres

Third on the list of the longest-range hybrid medium SUVs on the market is one of the best all-rounders: the hybrid Kia Sportage. Sharing its drivetrain with the Hyundai Tucson but somehow slightly more fuel efficient, the Sportage is able to eke out over 1100km from a single tank of fuel.

Its turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid isn’t quite as efficient as a RAV4, but it does make 30kW more power and thanks to its real gearbox with six ratios and not an e-CVT, feels more natural to drive.

Prices for the Sportage hybrid start not far off the RAV4 at $44,450 plus on-road costs, and better equipped models like the SX and GT-Line sit above for buyers wanting more features. The Sportage’s cabin is good quality and quite practical as well.

4) Lexus NX350h: 1100km

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Price: From $71,700 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: 179kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 5.0L/100km
Fuel tank size: 55 litres

The only entrant on this list from the luxury segment of the medium SUV category, the Lexus NX350h shares a platform and even drivetrain with the RAV4, so it’s no surprise to see it also offering a great range. It’s not quite as fuel efficient as the RAV4, but the 5.0L/100km claim is still excellent, as its 1100km driving range.

The NX350h shares its 2.5-litre hybrid drivetrain with the RAV4, though it makes more power at 179kW versus the RAV4’s 143kW – that’s partly because the RAV4 is newer and had to comply with Euro 6 emissions upon release, unlike the five-year old NX.

Prices for the NX350h start at $71,700 plus on-road costs and that’s for the entry-level Luxury model. But it’s not an entry-level product thanks to its high quality interior, lots of useful in-car technology and pleasant driving experience that’s more refined than its RAV4 cousin.

5) Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: 1061km

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Price: From $42,850 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: 172kW 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 4.9L/100km
Fuel tank size: 52 litres

Sharing so much with the Kia Sportage Hybrid, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is also a contender for the longest-range hybrid medium SUV in Australia. It’s not quite as efficient as the Sportage and is rated slightly higher at 4.9L/100km, but that’s still a very impressive result, as is its 1061km total range.

Further helping those working out overall cost, pricing for the Tucson Hybrid starts at $42,850 plus on-road costs, which is $1600 less than the Sportage. It also costs less to service over five years.

Like the Sportage, the Tucson is a good quality and very practical medium SUV – in fact, in hybrid guise, the Tucson’s boot is the largest in the hybrid medium SUV segment at 582 litres with the rear seats up and a massive 1903 litres with them folded.

How do the rest of the hybrid medium SUVs compare on range?