3 Compact SUVs That Can Tow the Most, According to TrueCar
Today’s car buyers are looking for vehicles that can offer the best of both worlds: functional capability and affordable value. This may be why the compact SUV segment continues to be red hot. These small crossovers can maneuver like cars yet still deliver the capacity and versatility of larger SUVs. And if you need to tow things like Jet Skis and trailers loaded with gear, this TrueCar comparison will appeal to you.
These compact SUVs are winners, thanks to their towing capacity. But the top three might surprise you.
The 10 best compact SUVs for towing
TrueCar sifted through the data and compiled a list of the 10 best compact SUVs for towing. Using an in-house scoring system, consumer surveys, and ALG industry research, the team ranked these popular models based on towing capacities.
Starting at the bottom of the list, the Ford Escape comes in 10th. Climbing up the ladder, other compact SUV towing champs are the Mercedes-Benz GLC, Jeep Wrangler, and Toyota RAV4. Coming in fourth, fifth, and sixth are the Volvo XC60, Cadillac XT4, and Audi Q5.
And the top three compact SUVs with the most robust towing chops are the Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery, and Porsche Macan.
The top 3 towing performers
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You might be shocked to see three luxury crossovers at the top of the list. Coming in at number three, the Porsche Macan can tow up to 4,409 pounds. And it does so in a stylish and high-performance way, earning 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, Car and Driver reports. The Land Rover Discovery Sport ranks second with the same towing capacity. And with Land Rover, consumers can expect serious comfort, off-pavement prowess, and 19 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
Coming in first on this list of compact SUVs is the Jaguar F-Pace. It brings sporty fun to a daily driving routine, including quick acceleration no matter the powertrain configuration. This luxury compact SUV provides the perfect balance of power, style, and function. And the stats that earned this crossover its number-one slot on TrueCar’s list are also impressive. The F-Pace can tow 5,291 pounds, according to Jaguar. And the turbocharged four-cylinder achieves 22 mph in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
The best compact SUVs for towing cost more
These top three compact SUVs for towing on TrueCar’s list are all luxury models. This also means that to enjoy robust towing capacities, you’ll have to pay luxury SUV prices. The 2021 Porsche Macan has a starting MSRP of $53,450, including a 2.0-liter inline-four turbo engine and all-wheel drive. The popular 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a five-seater with four trims and a $42,950 price tag. The Discovery Sport packs an engine similar to the Macan’s, with a 2.0-liter turbo-four. But the Land Rover boasts four-wheel drive.
If you hope to enjoy the more than 5,000-pound towing capacity of the Jaguar F-Pace, you’ll pay a little more than the others, especially if you opt for the more popular P250 S model. The F-Pace comes with a 2.0-liter inline-six turbo and all-wheel drive. And the starting MSRP for this luxury compact SUV is a hefty $55,045.
The compact SUV segment continues to grow in popularity among consumers. And part of the attraction is this class’s ability to tow without the gas-guzzling heft of behemoth SUVs. This TrueCar list is a great place to start if you want a smaller crossover that can tow. Just be prepared to pay luxury prices for those top three.
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