Striving for the best mpg possible doesn't stop once you've chosen and purchased your hybrid. Discover the satisfaction of becoming a hypermiler, and get even better mpg than you ever imagined. Master the knack of maximizing your hybrid's EV-only mode, as each hybrid is different. Most importantly, remember the basics: bundle your errands in fewer trips, watch your speed, avoid heavy traffic where possible, and don't accelerate or brake suddenly.
The Toyota Prius has the best overall fuel economy with 51 MPG city and 48 MPG on the highway.
The X6 hybrid (and SUV) gets around 19 MPG and the ActiveHybrid 7 (a sedan) gets about 20 MPG. That is a lot lower than most hybrid cars. That is a lot lower than a lot of regular gas cars.
The Honda Insight Hybrid and Civic Hybrid both get 40 mpg CIty according to the government. The Civic Hybrid gets 45 highway and the Insight Hybrid gets 43 highway.
Many Hybrid SUVs get 20 MPG but ones released in more recent years get nearer to 30 MPG. However, the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid has a combined MPG of 34.
Just looking at the 2012 models the winners are: Toyota Prius - 50 MPG Honda Civic HYBRID - 44 MPG Lexus CT 200h - 42 MPG Toyota Prius v - 42 MPG Lincoln MKZ HYBRID FWD - 39 MPG Ford Fusion HYBRID FWD - 39 MPG
The major selling point of hybrid cars is the fuel economy, which is expressed in miles per gallon. However, the MPG rating is only an estimate done by the EPA. In reality, the actual MPG varies based on road conditions. The real life fuel efficiency along the highway will most likely resemble the estimated MPG rating. The Toyota Prius, which gets about 50 miles per gallon on the highway, is one of the most efficient hybrid cars. However, most hybrid cars rarely reach their estimated city MPG labels.
A hybrid car will get you the most MPG available today. Other than a fully operating electric car, nothing beats a hybrid when it comes to MPG. Many hybrid models will get more the 40 MPG with some models even claiming that they get over 50 MPG. In either case, choosing a hybrid will save you money on your monthly fuel budget, which could even pay for your car in the long term.
The Honda Insight, which is a hybrid vehicle, starts at $19,800. It has excellent fuel economy: 40 mpg Hwy/43 mpg City. The continuously variable transmission combines a 1.3 litre gas engine with a 13 hp electric motor.
Including electric vehicles, the Smart line of cars have the best fuel economy, at a combined rating of 107mpg. Not including electric or hybrid, the Scion iQ has the best fuel economy at 37 mpg.
The 2012 Toyota Camry hybrid offers an average MPG rate of 41 MPG for regular gasoline, with 43 MPG for in-city use and 39 MPG for highway use. In comparison, the average 2013 vehicle offers a MPG of 23.
The starting price for a 2011 Chevrolet Volt hybrid is $40,240. It is stated to get 90 MPG in the city and 95 MPG on the highway. The Volt will travel for 35 miles on a pure electric charge and then the gas generator provides the electric power for another 375 miles.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will get an average of 27-28 mpg. The best you will see is around 30 mpg on the highway, and no worse than 26 mpg. If you drive conservatively you should be able to average between 27 and 28 mpg all the time.