I drive a Honda CRV. Gas mileage is decent. I can transport one bike in back with three people (one side of seat down) and limited gear . Two bikes in back with both seats down, and gear stuffed around- though you'd be surprised how much I can stuff around the bikes. We did just invest in a hitch and 3 bike rack. Just did a ten hour trip with tons of stuff and three passengers, three bikes, no problem. But for day to day, just one bike, I remove the rack and put it in the back.