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Best Hybrid Cars in 2026
2027 Toyota Prius leads this chart of 289 (Combined MPG: 55 MPG). 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue is next (54 MPG).
This chart covers 12 hybrid cars from model years 2025 through 2027. It is for comparing the official EPA fuel-economy figure used for the list, so you can match a car to your driving and fuel budget.
Hybrid cars: the top 10 side by side
| Car | Combined MPG | Fuel a year | Model year | Kind of car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 2027 Toyota Prius | 55 MPG | $1,200 | 2027 | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 02 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue | 54 MPG | $1,250 | 2026 | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 03 2025 Toyota Prius AWD | 54 MPG | $1,250 | 2025 | Midsize · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 04 2026 Kia Niro FE | 53 MPG | $1,250 | 2026 | SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 05 2027 Toyota Prius AWD | 53 MPG | $1,250 | 2027 | Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 06 2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue | 51 MPG | $1,300 | 2027 | Large · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 07 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE | 51 MPG | $1,300 | 2026 | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 08 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD | 51 MPG | $1,300 | 2027 | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 09 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 50 MPG | $1,350 | 2026 | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| 10 2026 Toyota Camry HEV AWD LE | 50 MPG | $1,350 | 2026 | Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
Read each model's EPA numbers side by side. Check combined MPG for an overall view, then compare city and highway MPG for your commute or road trips. Yearly fuel cost shows the dollar impact of those figures.
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Combined MPG· $1,200 fuel a year55 MPG$1,200fuel a year - 02 Hyundai
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 1.6 L 4-cyl 51 city · 58 hwyCombined MPG· $1,250 fuel a year54 MPG$1,250fuel a year - 03
2025 Toyota Prius AWD
Midsize · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl 53 city · 54 hwyCombined MPG· $1,250 fuel a year54 MPG$1,250fuel a year - 04
Combined MPG· $1,250 fuel a year53 MPG$1,250fuel a year - 05
Combined MPG· $1,250 fuel a year53 MPG$1,250fuel a year -
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2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue
Large · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl 47 city · 56 hwyCombined MPG· $1,300 fuel a year51 MPG$1,300fuel a year - 07
2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 52 city · 49 hwyCombined MPG· $1,300 fuel a year51 MPG$1,300fuel a year - 08
Combined MPG· $1,300 fuel a year51 MPG$1,300fuel a year - 09 Hyundai
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 1.6 L 4-cyl 49 city · 52 hwyCombined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year50 MPG$1,350fuel a year - 10
Combined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year50 MPG$1,350fuel a year - 11
Combined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year50 MPG$1,350fuel a year - 12
2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes)
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 53 city · 46 hwyCombined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year50 MPG$1,350fuel a year - 13
Combined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year50 MPG$1,350fuel a year - 14
2025 Toyota Prius AWD XLE/LTD
Midsize · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl 49 city · 50 hwyCombined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year49 MPG$1,350fuel a year - 15
Combined MPG· $1,350 fuel a year49 MPG$1,350fuel a year - 16
2027 Toyota Prius AWD XLE/LTD
Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 2.0 L 4-cyl 51 city · 45 hwyCombined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG$1,400fuel a year - 17
Combined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG$1,400fuel a year - 18
2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD
Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 51 city · 44 hwyCombined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG$1,400fuel a year - 19
2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD (Normal/Eco Modes)
Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 51 city · 44 hwyCombined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG$1,400fuel a year - 20 Combined MPG· $1,400 fuel a year48 MPG$1,400fuel a year
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Combined MPG· $1,450 fuel a year47 MPG$1,450fuel a year - 22
2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 50 city · 43 hwyCombined MPG· $1,450 fuel a year47 MPG$1,450fuel a year - 23
2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes)
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 1.8 L 4-cyl 50 city · 43 hwyCombined MPG· $1,450 fuel a year47 MPG$1,450fuel a year - 24
2026 Toyota Camry HEV AWD SE/XLE
Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 46 city · 46 hwyCombined MPG· $1,450 fuel a year46 MPG$1,450fuel a year - 25
2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF SE/XLE/XSE
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid
Hybrid 2.5 L 4-cyl 47 city · 45 hwyCombined MPG· $1,450 fuel a year46 MPG$1,450fuel a year
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Questions
How many hybrid cars are on this chart?
The list includes 12 hybrid cars from model years 2025 through 2027.
Which fuel type do these vehicles use?
Every vehicle listed is identified as a hybrid.
Does the chart include all-wheel-drive hybrids?
Yes. It includes 2025 Toyota Prius AWD, 2027 Toyota Prius AWD and 2026 Toyota Camry HEV AWD LE.
Why compare city and highway MPG?
City MPG reflects stop-and-go driving, while highway MPG reflects steady-speed travel. Compare both with combined MPG for your typical use.
Are multiple versions of one model included?
Yes. Prius, Camry, Elantra and Niro appear in multiple model years or versions, so check the exact entry.
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