Most Efficient Hybrid Cars
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The highest-mpg hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars from 2020 onwards, one entry per model, ranked on EPA fuel economy converted to UK mpg. All figures come from our own dataset (US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026) — no opinions, just the numbers, ranked.
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Overall Top 12
The best combined UK mpg figures among hybrid and plug-in hybrid model lines in our database.
| # | Model | Model years | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Engine |
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| 1 | Toyota Prius Hybrid | 2023–2024 | 68 | 57 | 96 | 2L 4-cyl |
| 2 | Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2020–2022 | 66 | 55 | 101 | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| 3 | Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid | 2020–2022 | 65 | 54 | 48 | 1.8L 4-cyl |
| 4 | Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2020–2024 | 62 | 52 | 106 | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| 5 | Toyota Corolla Hybrid | 2020–2022 | 62 | 52 | 106 | 1.8L 4-cyl |
| 6 | Honda Insight Hybrid | 2020 | 62 | 52 | 106 | 1.5L 4-cyl |
| 7 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 2021–2026 | 60 | 50 | 110 | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| 8 | Honda Civic Hybrid | 2025–2026 | 59 | 49 | 112 | 2L 4-cyl |
| 9 | Kia Niro Hybrid | 2023–2026 | 59 | 49 | 112 | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| 10 | Honda Accord Hybrid | 2021 | 58 | 48 | 114 | 2L 4-cyl |
| 11 | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2020–2026 | 56 | 47 | 117 | 2L 4-cyl |
| 12 | Honda Prelude Hybrid | 2026 | 53 | 44 | 126 | 2L 4-cyl |
One entry per model line — the best model year for each, from 142 distinct model lines considered (2020 onwards).
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Toyota Prius Hybrid · 2023–2024
Around 68 mpg (UK) / 57 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Hatchback · Front-Wheel Drive · 96 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,200/yr fuel
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid · 2020–2022
Around 66 mpg (UK) / 55 mpg (US) combined from its 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Hatchback · Front-Wheel Drive · 101 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,200/yr fuel
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Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid · 2020–2022
Around 65 mpg (UK) / 54 mpg (US) combined from its 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Hatchback · Front-Wheel Drive · 48 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,250/yr fuel
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Toyota Camry Hybrid · 2020–2024
Around 62 mpg (UK) / 52 mpg (US) combined from its 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 106 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,300/yr fuel
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid · 2020–2022
Around 62 mpg (UK) / 52 mpg (US) combined from its 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 106 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,300/yr fuel
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Honda Insight Hybrid · 2020
Around 62 mpg (UK) / 52 mpg (US) combined from its 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 106 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,300/yr fuel
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid · 2021–2026
Around 60 mpg (UK) / 50 mpg (US) combined from its 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 110 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,350/yr fuel
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Honda Civic Hybrid · 2025–2026
Around 59 mpg (UK) / 49 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 112 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,350/yr fuel
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Kia Niro Hybrid · 2023–2026
Around 59 mpg (UK) / 49 mpg (US) combined from its 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · 112 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 4★ · EPA est. $1,350/yr fuel
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Honda Accord Hybrid · 2021
Around 58 mpg (UK) / 48 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 114 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,400/yr fuel
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid · 2020–2026
Around 56 mpg (UK) / 47 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 117 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,450/yr fuel
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Honda Prelude Hybrid · 2026
Around 53 mpg (UK) / 44 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Coupe · Front-Wheel Drive · 126 g/km CO₂ · EPA est. $1,500/yr fuel
Best Hybrid Saloon & Sedan
The Toyota Camry (hybrid) leads saloon & sedans here at 62 mpg (UK) combined, among 32 model lines.
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Toyota Camry Hybrid · 2020–2024
Around 62 mpg (UK) / 52 mpg (US) combined from its 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 106 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,300/yr fuel
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid · 2020–2022
Around 62 mpg (UK) / 52 mpg (US) combined from its 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 106 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,300/yr fuel
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Honda Insight Hybrid · 2020
Around 62 mpg (UK) / 52 mpg (US) combined from its 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 106 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,300/yr fuel
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid · 2021–2026
Around 60 mpg (UK) / 50 mpg (US) combined from its 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 110 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,350/yr fuel
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Honda Civic Hybrid · 2025–2026
Around 59 mpg (UK) / 49 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Saloon/Sedan · Front-Wheel Drive · 112 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,350/yr fuel
Best Hybrid SUV
The Kia Niro (hybrid) leads SUVs here at 59 mpg (UK) combined, among 67 model lines.
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Kia Niro Hybrid · 2024–2026
Around 59 mpg (UK) / 49 mpg (US) combined from its 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · 112 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 4★ · EPA est. $1,350/yr fuel
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid · 2026
Around 52 mpg (UK) / 43 mpg (US) combined from its 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · 127 g/km CO₂ · EPA est. $1,550/yr fuel
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Kia Sportage Hybrid · 2023–2025
Around 52 mpg (UK) / 43 mpg (US) combined from its 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid powertrain.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · 128 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,550/yr fuel
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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid · 2023–2025
Around 50 mpg (UK) / 42 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · 130 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,600/yr fuel
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Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid · 2020
Around 49 mpg (UK) / 41 mpg (US) combined from its 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid powertrain.
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · 48 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,650/yr fuel
Best Hybrid Hatchback
The Toyota Prius (hybrid) leads hatchbacks here at 68 mpg (UK) combined, among 9 model lines.
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Toyota Prius Hybrid · 2023–2024
Around 68 mpg (UK) / 57 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Hatchback · Front-Wheel Drive · 96 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,200/yr fuel
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid · 2020–2022
Around 66 mpg (UK) / 55 mpg (US) combined from its 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Hatchback · Front-Wheel Drive · 101 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,200/yr fuel
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Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid · 2020–2022
Around 65 mpg (UK) / 54 mpg (US) combined from its 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Hatchback · Front-Wheel Drive · 48 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,250/yr fuel
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Honda Civic 5Dr Hybrid · 2025–2026
Around 58 mpg (UK) / 48 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Hatchback · Front-Wheel Drive · 116 g/km CO₂ · EPA est. $1,400/yr fuel
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Lexus UX Hybrid · 2025–2026
Around 52 mpg (UK) / 43 mpg (US) combined from its 2L 4-cyl hybrid powertrain.
Hatchback · Front-Wheel Drive · 127 g/km CO₂ · NHTSA 5★ · EPA est. $1,550/yr fuel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most fuel-efficient option on this list?
The Toyota Prius (hybrid) — around 68 mpg (UK) / 57 mpg (US) combined, among 142 model lines we rank.
What counts as a hybrid on this list?
Any model year where EPA lists a hybrid or plug-in hybrid configuration. A model line can also offer a conventional version, which is ranked separately on our fuel-efficient cars page.
Are hybrids always cheaper to run?
Usually, on fuel, because they use less of it, but a hybrid can cost more to buy. Compare each car's EPA estimated annual fuel cost shown under its entry, and use our fuel cost calculator for your own mileage.
What is the most fuel-efficient saloon & sedan here?
The Toyota Camry — around 62 mpg (UK) combined.
What is the most fuel-efficient SUV here?
The Kia Niro — around 59 mpg (UK) combined.
What is the most fuel-efficient hatchback here?
The Toyota Prius — around 68 mpg (UK) combined.
Rankings are computed from the specification data on this site and are provided for reference only. Verify details with the manufacturer before purchasing.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026