2026 Hybrids With the Best Real-World Fuel Economy

These are the hybrid SUVs, cars, and minivans that get over 35 mpg in Consumer Reports' exclusive 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 21, 2026

2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited driving on a curved road — Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

If you’re buying a car with fuel economy in mind, a hybrid is the best choice. But 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 with every car we purchase, including the latest and bestselling hybrids on the market.

Hybrid vehicles combine a gasoline engine and a battery-powered electric motor to provide optimum fuel economy. The latest hybrids come in all shapes and sizes, and they’re often more rewarding to drive than their gas-powered equivalents. They may even save you money over a purely electric vehicle. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are hybrids that can be plugged in and drive short distances purely on electric power, and some are fuel-efficient when operating in gas-electric mode.

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Small Cars Midsized & Large Cars Small SUVs Midsized Two-Row SUVs Three-Row SUVs Pickup Trucks Minivans

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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.