Compare the most economical hybrid cars
High-quality economical hybrids from rated and reviewed dealers
Most economical hybrid cars of 2022
If you’re buying a hybrid, you’re probably buying it for one reason only — fuel economy. So, which hybrids are the most economical? Let’s find out…
1. Toyota Yaris Hybrid (69mpg)
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£226* / month
(£19,611)
The Yaris’ combo of a small body, relatively low weight, and that efficient 1.5-litre hybrid engine means that you can get an official 69mpg out of it on the combined cycle, and Toyota claims that it’ll even do as much as 80mpg around town. Impressive, but let down a little by a small cabin and some cheap bits on the dash.
2. Toyota Yaris Cross (65mpg)
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£235* / month
(£22,944)
The Yaris Cross is super-efficient. Thanks to its little 1.5-litre engine, it can sip fuel at an official 65mpg on the combined cycle, and that’s do-able on the road too, although you’ll have to drive gently to manage it. It also looks cute, and isn’t bad to drive.
3. Honda Jazz (63mpg)
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£255* / month
(£19,866)
According to the official test, the Jazz can extract 63 miles from every gallon you put into it, and we can well believe it. You’d have to drive carefully to match that in the real world, but it can be done. The rest of the Jazz is just as nice, and it has a smart, high quality cabin with lots of space. Good value, too.
4. Hyundai Ioniq (63mpg)
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£212* / month
The hybrid-engined Ioniq (not to be confused with the high-tech all-electric Ioniq 5) is pretty frugal, sipping fuel at a claimed 63mpg, which is not an entirely fictional figure in normal driving. You can also get a plug-in hybrid, which can go for 32 miles on electric power, or a full electric Ioniq, but these models are starting to feel a touch old now.
5. Toyota Corolla (62.7mpg)
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£261* / month
(£24,359)
Toyota quotes an official 62.7mpg for the Corolla Hybrid (well, the 1.8-litre version anyway — the 2.0-litre is a little thirstier) and that’s genuinely achievable in the real world. It’s actually quite good fun to drive too, although the hatchback model is seriously cramped in the back.
6. Hyundai Kona Hybrid (58mpg)
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£202* / month
(£22,670)
The Hyundai Kona Hybrid is pretty frugal (58mpg on the combined cycle) and it even looks quite nice, but it’s a bit small inside, and not much fun to drive. Plus, it’s overshadowed by the long-range all-electric Kona.
7. Lexus UX (53mpg)
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£339* / month
(£29,920)
The UX250h is a little bigger than the Corolla, and uses the 2.0-litre hybrid system, so it’s a touch thirstier with a 53mpg combined economy figure. Again, though, it’s possible to match that in the real world, and the UX mixes pleasing driving dynamics with a high quality cabin.
8. Lexus ES (53mpg)
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£453* / month
(£34,984)
The big saloon Lexus looks like an increasing rarity in a world gone nuts for SUVs, but it’s a good-looking thing, and has a fantastically well-made and comfortable cabin. It’ll do 53mpg on the combined cycle, but like all cars, you’ll find it a touch thirstier than that in real world conditions.
9. Toyota RAV4 (50mpg)
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£304* / month
(£33,286)
The RAV4 is a big and chunky SUV, and it’s surprisingly good at going off-road if you get the four-wheel drive version. The standard hybrid gets a 50mpg official economy figure, which is decent, but better still is the plug-in hybrid version, depending on how much time you spend running it on electric power.
10. Honda CR-V (43mpg)
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£429* / month
(£30,929)
The CR-V Hybrid is a big and roomy thing, and like most Hondas it’s beautifully built and pleasant to drive. It is a bit thirsty, though - the official economy figure is only 43mpg on the combined cycle. You might actually get a bit better than that if you drive it carefully, though.
