# Best mpg Vehicle that can tow 3,000 lbs

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-vehicle-that-can-tow-3-000-lbs/16152>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 2, 2008, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-vehicle-that-can-tow-3-000-lbs/16152 "2008-07-02T19:40:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Debbie\_L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@Debbie\_L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie_L)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2008, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-vehicle-that-can-tow-3-000-lbs/16152/1 "2008-07-02T19:40:56Z")

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We are shopping for a small suv or minivan that can haul passengers comfortably and also tow a trailer with a couple of 750 lb. motorcycles. Most of the time it will just be driven with 1 or 2 people in it, so we are looking for the best possible mileage for daily use. Anyone have any suggestions? Right now the Rav4 is on the top of the list.

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**Author:** ![Beadsandbeads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c57346/32.png) [@Beadsandbeads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beadsandbeads)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2008, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-vehicle-that-can-tow-3-000-lbs/16152/2 "2008-07-02T23:30:44Z")

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Are you looking for economy or fashion?

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**Author:** ![newpony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/41988e/32.png) [@newpony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newpony)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-vehicle-that-can-tow-3-000-lbs/16152/3 "2008-07-03T00:42:05Z")

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Read up on the RAV4, especially in reguards to how it behaves in a moderate to strong crosswinds. I wouldn’t own one if it were given to me. Try looking at the Jeep Compass or Patriot. Or maybe a Honda CRV.  
As to what you’re towing. Would you consider another outdoor sport that doesn’t waste gas?

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**Author:** ![oldschool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e19adc/32.png) [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2008, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-vehicle-that-can-tow-3-000-lbs/16152/4 "2008-07-03T01:44:10Z")

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Astro’s and Safari"s were rated at 3,500 lbs. probably doesn’t fit your mileage condition.

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**Author:** ![Jeremy\_R\_Hoyt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jeremy_r_hoyt/32/37_2.png) [@Jeremy\_R\_Hoyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_R_Hoyt)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2008, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-vehicle-that-can-tow-3-000-lbs/16152/5 "2008-07-03T03:43:29Z")

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Both the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey have 3,800 pounds of towing capacity.