Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Cars, Minivans, and SUVs

These are the hybrids that get the most miles per gallon in CR’s exclusive real-world fuel-economy tests

Keith Barry, Consumer Reports Senior Autos Reporter.

By Keith Barry
Senior Autos Reporter

Jon Linkov, Consumer Reports Autos Editor.

By Jon Linkov
Autos Editor

Data Analysis by Anita Lam

Updated August 26, 2025

2020 Ford Maverick XLT hybrid driving — Ford Maverick Hybrid

Hybrid vehicles combine a gasoline engine and a battery-powered electric motor to provide optimum fuel economy. But unlike fully electric vehicles, they don’t need to be plugged in. And the latest hybrids are often more rewarding to drive than their gas-powered equivalents and may even save you money over a purely electric vehicle.

Hybrids come in all shapes and sizes, and some will start saving you money on your first fill-up compared with a similar traditional model.

But if you’re buying a car with fuel economy in mind, you’ll want to know exactly what kind of mileage to expect in real-world driving. That’s where Consumer Reports comes in. We perform fuel-economy tests on every car we purchase, including the latest and bestselling hybrids on the market.

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Keith Barry

Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on BlueSky @itskeithbarry.bsky.social.

Jon Linkov

Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.