2012 rankings

Best 2012 Hybrids by MPG

2012 full and mild hybrids ranked by combined MPG.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Combined MPG
  1. 1Toyota Prius c50 MPG 50 MPG
  2. 2Toyota Prius48 MPG 48 MPG
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG 44 MPG
  4. 4Lexus CT42 MPG 42 MPG
  5. 5Honda Insight41 MPG 41 MPG
  6. 6Toyota Prius v41 MPG 41 MPG
  7. 7Toyota Camry Hybrid40 MPG 40 MPG
  8. 8Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  9. 9Lincoln MKZ Hybrid38 MPG 38 MPG
  10. 10Hyundai Sonata Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  11. 11Kia Optima Hybrid36 MPG 36 MPG
  12. 12Honda CR-Z36 MPG 36 MPG
  13. 13Lexus HS34 MPG 34 MPG
  14. 14Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  15. 15Lexus RX Hybrid29 MPG 29 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius c Compact CarHybrid 50 MPG — $930
2Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 48 MPG — $969
3Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 44 MPG — $1,057
4Lexus CT Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
5Honda Insight Compact CarHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
6Toyota Prius v WagonHybrid 41 MPG — $1,134
7Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 40 MPG — $1,162
8Ford Fusion Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
9Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 38 MPG — $1,224
10Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
11Kia Optima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
12Honda CR-Z Two-SeaterHybrid 36 MPG — $1,292
13Lexus HS Compact CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
14Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
15Lexus RX Hybrid SUVHybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
16Infiniti M35 Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 29 MPG — $2,043
17Buick Regal Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
18Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
19Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
20BMW 5 Series Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 26 MPG — $2,279
21Porsche Panamera Hybrid Large CarHybrid 25 MPG — $2,370
22GMC Sierra Hybrid Full-Size PickupHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
23GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
24Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Large CarHybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
25Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
26Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Full-Size PickupHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
27Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
28Porsche Cayenne Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
29Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
30BMW 7 Series Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 20 MPG — $2,962

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