Car Rankings: Hybrid Cars

Ranking of hybrid cars, including sedans, generally priced $20,000 to $30,000. Toyota Camry Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota Prius and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.

Mercury Milan Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $27,855 - $27,855
  • Invoice: $25,555 - $25,555
  • Avg. Paid: $27,575 - $27,575
  • MPG: 41 (Est) City / 36 (Est) Hwy

#1
2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid

The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid is a very close cousin to the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - and many reviewers call the pair the best hybrid sedans ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.3
Performance:9.1
Exterior:8.1
Interior:8.8
Safety:9.9
Reliability:9.0
Ford Fusion Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $27,625 - $27,625
  • Invoice: $25,313 - $25,313
  • Avg. Paid: $27,387 - $27,387
  • MPG: 41 City / 36 Hwy

#2
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has taken the automotive press by surprise.  Many reviewers are calling it the best hybrid sedan yet.  It holds its own against ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.2
Performance:9.1
Exterior:8.9
Interior:8.9
Safety:9.9
Reliability:9.0
Toyota Camry Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $26,150 - $26,150
  • Invoice: $23,796 - $23,796
  • Avg. Paid: $25,881 - $25,881
  • MPG: 33 (Est) City / 34 (Est) Hwy

#3
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid offers all of the virtues of the Toyota Camry - rock-solid dependability, exceptional comfort and low long-term cost of ownership - with ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.9
Performance:8.0
Exterior:8.0
Interior:8.4
Safety:9.9
Reliability:10.0
Toyota Prius Image
  • MSRP: $22,400 - $27,670
  • Invoice: $21,056 - $25,757
  • Avg. Paid: $22,550 - $27,724
  • MPG: 51 (Est) City / 48 (Est) Hwy

#3
2010 Toyota Prius

All new for 2010, the third-generation of the Toyota Prius is the most fuel-efficient car offered by a major manufacturer in the U.S. this year. It can also ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.9
Performance:8.5
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.3
Reliability:10.0
Honda Civic Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $23,800 - $27,000
  • Invoice: $21,904 - $24,839
  • Avg. Paid: $24,229 - $27,269
  • MPG: 40 City / 45 Hwy

#5
2010 Honda Civic Hybrid

The 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid offers a satisfying combination of high quality design and class-leading fuel economy in a relatively affordable price. Still, if you're looking to ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.4
Performance:7.3
Exterior:8.2
Interior:7.9
Safety:9.6
Reliability:8.0
Nissan Altima Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $26,650 - $26,650
  • Invoice: $24,976 - $24,976
  • Avg. Paid: $26,093 - $26,093
  • MPG: 35 City / 33 Hwy

#6
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid

The Nissan Altima is one of the better sedans available in the midsize class.  Its hybrid counterpart is every bit as attractive, fairly fun to drive,  and ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.3
Performance:7.9
Exterior:8.6
Interior:8.5
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
Honda Insight Image
  • MSRP: $19,800 - $23,100
  • Invoice: $18,688 - $21,790
  • Avg. Paid: $20,601 - $23,884
  • MPG: 40 City / 43 Hwy

#7
2010 Honda Insight

The Honda Insight is an all-new, hybrid-only sedan resembling the Toyota Prius, but starting from a lower price. The Insight's easy-to-drive nature and affordable price make it ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.6
Performance:7.7
Exterior:8.7
Interior:7.3
Safety:9.0
Reliability:8.0
Saturn Aura Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $26,325 - $26,325
  • Invoice: $24,614 - $24,614
  • Avg. Paid: $23,417 - $23,417
  • MPG: 26 City / 34 Hwy

#7
2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid

The 2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid carries a slightly lower base price than some other hybrids, but is otherwise not competitive with rival hybrid-electric cars. It boasts only a ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.6
Performance:6.2
Exterior:8.3
Interior:8.3
Safety:8.7
Reliability:6.0

Unranked: Hybrid Cars

Our rankings are based on analysis of third party reviews. Sometimes, we are unable to find enough reviews to publish a definitive ranking. Please check back later, as we are constantly updating our reviews.

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Image

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

MSRP: $25,555 - $25,555 | Invoice: $24,149 - $24,149 | MPG: 26 City / 34 Hwy

Chevrolet Volt Image

2010 Chevrolet Volt

MSRP: NA | Invoice: NA | MPG: NA

Honda CR-Z Image

2010 Honda CR-Z

MSRP: NA | Invoice: NA | MPG: NA