Top Fuel-Efficient Midsize SUVs for Families: Save Gas Without Compromise Families ask one big question first: what midsize SUV gets the best gas mileage? Among family-friendly picks, the Kia Sorento Hybrid delivers up to 37 MPG combined, and if a two-row works, the Ford Escape Hybrid reaches about 40 MPG combined—standout figures for real-world school runs and weekend trips according to testing roundups from CarBuzz and Car and Driver. Hybrids and plug-in hybrid SUVs are the top choices for …