Buying guide: all the LPG SUVs on the market

More and more models come with Autogas, a very interesting alternative to diesel, and not only for fuel consumption. Here is a buying guide with all the LPG SUVs sold on our market

Little by little, more and more brands are betting on alternative fuels such as Autogas LPG or natural gas CNG. From installing an LPG kit in your car, to choosing new vehicles.

Either way, as we explained in the road test of the new Seat Ibiza TGI, we gave you some reasons to switch to natural gas. For now, and until the Seat Arona TGI arrives later this year, there is no SUV on sale in our market with CNG, but quite a few SUVs are offered with LPG

In this buying guide we will focus on models that include the adaptation to run on factory-fitted LPG, that is, cars that leave the assembly line and that you can buy at the dealership already prepared to use LPG. Remember that, by going through specialised external installers, it is possible to convert almost any petrol car to run on Autogas, using approved kits. That will be the option to consider if you are looking for an LPG SUV and none of those currently sold on our market suits you.

Dacia Duster 1.6 LPG, from 13,510 euros

The new Dacia Duster would probably be the most interesting LPG SUV on the market… had it carried Renault’s 1.2 TCe Turbo engine adapted to run on Autogas, which is what we expected. In the end, at least for now, Dacia decided to keep using the “veteran” 1.6 naturally aspirated engine of the previous generation, the same one the Lodgy also uses, while also keeping a five-speed gearbox.

You should bear in mind that, for this reason, the Dacia Duster 1.6 LPG drives like the petrol cars “of old”, that is, frequently relying on the gearbox, without the driving pleasure and smoothness that characterise Renault’s TCe engines. Even so, the Duster LPG can be an interesting alternative. Firstly because it is the cheapest LPG SUV on the market: it is available from a price of 13,150 euros. And its additional 30-litre LPG tank does not take up boot space, as it is fitted in the spare wheel position. It provides an additional range of 300 km, on top of what the 50 litres of petrol that fit in its fuel tank offer, which does not change.

Another aspect to consider is that only one version is offered, with the Essential trim, which limits the possibilities of adding equipment from the options list. Compared with the petrol version, the Duster LPG costs 800 euros more for the same equipment.

• The diesel alternative: Duster 1.5 dCi 90 CV from 14,050 €
• The petrol alternative: Duster 1.6 115 CV, from 12,350 €

SsangYong Tivoli G16 LPG, from 15,750 euros

The list price of the SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 G16 LPG of 17,750 euros drops to 15,750 with the 2,000 euro discount offered by the brand. That is 2,500 euros more than the updated Duster, with which it competes as one of the cheapest SUVs on the market. As in the Dacia, the engine of the SsangYong Tivoli is a 1.6 naturally aspirated unit, in this case with 128 CV. And as with the Duster, it lacks the push of turbo engines that ensures a throttle response allowing you to drive in higher gears without revving the engine much.

The gas tank here adds about 50 litres to the 47 of the petrol tank, which provides between 350 and 400 km more range running on LPG, depending on usage conditions. One advantage here is that the Tivoli LPG is available with the same trims as the 1.6 petrol, Line, Premium and Limited. The price difference with the 1.6 petrol Tivoli is 1,800 euros.

If we compare it with the D16T, which starts at 17,100 euros in Premium trim, the diesel is 500 euros cheaper than the Autogas model, with the advantage of a more pleasant driving experience thanks to the better response of its turbodiesel engine. For this reason, we only recommend the LPG Tivoli if you will mainly be moving around the city and its outskirts, and will cover more than 15,000 km a year.

• The diesel alternative: Tivoli D16T, from 17,100 euros
• The petrol alternative: Tivoli G16, from 15,750 euros

Fiat 500 X 1.4 T-Jet Bifuel, from 18,600 euros

At list prices, the Fiat 500 X would rank fourth in a ranking of LPG SUVs from lowest to highest price. But the list price of 21,400 euros drops to 18,600 with the more than 2,800 euro discount offered by the brand. Note that the engine of the Fiat 500 X LPG is not based on the one used in the basic version, which is a 1.6 naturally aspirated 110 CV unit. It is the 1.4 Turbo MultiAir, whose power drops from 140 CV in the petrol version to 120 in the LPG 500 X. For the same trim, they are only 780 euros apart, so LPG is a very interesting option.

Compared with the LPG versions of the Dacia Duster, the SsangYong Tivoli or the Opel Crossland, all of them with relatively low-power naturally aspirated engines, the Fiat 500 X Bifuel is recommendable if you want a car with the driving pleasure of a turbodiesel, and that does not fall short in power when facing long journeys. Combined-cycle gas consumption is 8.9 l/100 km, and it has the added advantage of a range that is not limited to basic versions, as you can choose standard or Cross versions, with practically all trims.

• The diesel alternative: 500 X Multijet 120 CV, from 19,290 euros
• The petrol alternative: 500 X 1.4 Multiair 140 CV, from 18,510 euros

Opel Crossland X 1.2 LPG, from 17,585 euros

Opel is one of the brands that firmly bets on LPG, and the one that currently offers the widest range of models that can run on this fuel. The latest addition to the range is the LPG version of the Opel Crossland X. It is announced with a starting price from 19,272 euros, which drops to 17,585 with the almost 1,700 euro discount in force. It becomes the third cheapest LPG SUV, after the Duster and the Tivoli.

The engine is the 1.2 three-cylinder naturally aspirated unit with 82 CV, a somewhat modest output that limits the use of the Opel Crossland X 1.2 LPG to city and short trips; for longer journeys, it is better to go for the more powerful petrol and diesel options. The savings potential is very large, with a homologated combined-cycle gas consumption of just 6.9 l/100 km.

A range of 500 km on LPG is announced – 36-litre tank – when driving on the road, which gives a theoretical total of around 1,400 km without refuelling between the two tanks. It is only offered in the entry-level Selective trim. The Autogas version costs about 900 euros more than the equivalent petrol, and 700 euros less than the 100 CV diesel.

• The diesel alternative: Crossland X 1.6 100 CV, from 18,230 euros
• The petrol alternative: Crossland X 1.2 82 CV, from 16,665 euros

Opel Mokka X 1.4 Turbo LPG, from 20,940 euros

Probably the best LPG SUV of the moment, or at least the most complete among those offered with Autogas. With a discount of more than 3,000 euros, the list price drops below 21,000 euros, and for the same equipment it is only 900 euros more than the equivalent petrol, so the difference pays for itself after a few kilometres, in addition to all the advantages of the ECO label that all gas cars enjoy. The 140 CV 1.4 Turbo petrol engine ensures first-class performance (197 km/h top speed, 10.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h), with a very pleasant driving experience.

The Opel Mokka X 1.4 Turbo LPG is offered in Selective and Excellence trims, and it does not have the restrictions on optional equipment that some of its rivals have. The only aspect to consider is that, among LPG SUVs, it has the shortest range in gas mode, as it has a small LPG tank of about 20 litres.

• The diesel alternative: Mokka X 1.6 CDTi, from 21,550 euros
• The petrol alternative: Mokka X 1.4 T, from 20,070 euros

Jeep Renegade 1.4 MultiAir LPG, from 22,550 euros

With the same 120 CV 1.4 MultiAir engine as the Fiat 500 X, with which it also shares its platform, the Jeep Renegade LPG plays in a higher league in terms of concept and price, though not in size or usage possibilities… unless you want to leave the tarmac. Without a doubt, the Renegade is the best option for those looking for an LPG SUV for off-road excursions, ahead of the Duster, which is penalised by an engine that is short on performance.

Note that the Renegade is not just a small SUV with better qualities than its rivals for tackling tracks or dirt roads. In addition to its original design, it also offers great customisation possibilities.

In terms of space, performance or equipment options, it works perfectly well as an all-round car. For the same equipment, the Jeep Renegade 1.4 Turbo LPG costs about 900 euros more than the 1.6 Multijet diesel of equivalent power, and 1,160 euros more than the petrol version it is based on, the 140 CV 1.4 T.

• The diesel alternative: Renegade 1.6 Multijet 120 CV, from 21,690 euros
• The petrol alternative: Renegade 1.4 T MultiAir 140 CV, from 23,320 euros

List of all the SUVs on sale with LPG

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Technical specifications of the cars in this article

Off-RoadDacia Duster24 versions · from 19,990 €

Off-RoadJeep Renegade4 versions · from 34,800 €