Why turn your back on that gas guzzling SUV if you can find one that is fuel-efficient? Be guided by this list of the most fuel-efficient 2009 SUVs. These SUVs are ranked according to their MPGs (Miles Per Gallon) both in highway driving and city driving. Meanwhile, the estimates for annual fuel cost are based on the assumption that the vehicle travels 15,000 miles per year (45% highway travel and 55% city travel) and that fuel costs around $3.75/gallon for premium, $3.88/gallon for diesel, and $3.48/gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Check these out:

1. Ford Escape Hybrid - City: 34MPG ; Highway: 31MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $1634

1. Mazda Tribute Hybrid - City: 34MPG ; Highway: 31MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $1634

1. Mercury Mariner Hybrid - City: 34MPG ; Highway: 31MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $1634

4. Toyota Highlander Hybrid - City: 27MPG ; Highway: 25MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2010

5. Saturn Vue Hybrid - City: 25MPG ; Highway: 32MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $1864

6. Jeep Compass - City: 23MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2088

6. Jeep Patriot - City: 23MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2088

8. Chevrolet HHR - City: 22MPG ; Highway: 32MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2010

9. Ford Escape - City: 22MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2177

9. Mazda Tribute - City: 22MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2177

9. Toyota RAV4 - City: 22MPG ; Highway: 28MPG ; Annual Fuel Cost: $2177