If I were to buy an AWD suv I would get the Mazda cx5. I test drove all rhe small SUV's and it was the only one that drives like a car. Real world mpg averaged 28+ mpg. Now, if awd is not important to me, I will get the VW Golf TDI. This one can get up to 60mpg. Better than any hybrid and drives like a car and not like a golf cart (imo).
In the end, all it matters is what you really want.
In the end, all it matters is what you really want.