12) 2019 Toyota Prius c
46 mpg combined | $21,530 | USN Overall Score: 7.3/10
While the 2019 Toyota Prius c finishes at the bottom of our hybrid and electric car rankings, it’s not a bad car. Its cabin isn’t very nice and its engine is weak and loud at high speeds, but it’s a decent commuter. The Prius c has lots of room for cargo and it’s easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Moreover, it’s highly reliable and reasonably fuel-efficient. This Toyota also provides comfortable front seats, though its second row may be tight for taller passengers.
The Prius c comes standard with a welcome list of niceties, including a 6.1-inch touch screen, voice recognition, Siri Eyes Free, and the Toyota Safety Sense suite of advanced driver assistance technologies.
11) 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
42 mpg combined | $29,310 | USN Overall Score: 7.8/10
The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid’s primary strengths include its nice cabin, two rows of roomy seats, and healthy array of standard features. It comes equipped with leather upholstery, heated front seats, a first-rate 8-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and wireless device charging. This midsize car has a history of outstanding crash test ratings and includes an entire suite of active safety aids.
The Optima Hybrid struggles to compete with rival hybrids due to its low predicted reliability rating, small trunk, and substandard fuel economy. You’ll save gas money over most traditionally powered cars, but many other hybrids are more fuel-efficient.
10) 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
46 mpg combined | $28,220 | USN Overall Score: 7.8/10
The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid sees an exterior refresh for the 2019 model year. It also gets a new standard 8-inch touch screen that’s responsive and easy to operate. It features a Wi-Fi hot spot and up-to-date smartphone app integration. GM’s Teen Driver safety technology is standard as well. Other advanced safety aids are optional.
The Malibu Hybrid delivers energetic acceleration and returns exceptional fuel economy. It also provides adequate space for five people and well-balanced ride and handling. However, its trunk is one of the smallest among midsize cars and its interior is nothing to write home about, though it does receive praise for its build quality. This Chevy earns respectable safety and predicted reliability ratings.
9) 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
42 mpg combined | $28,000 | USN Overall Score: 7.8/10
If you’re looking for a roomy hybrid car that’s sporty and fun to drive, the 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid should be on your list. It doesn’t offer the fuel-efficiency or cargo capacity of some rivals, but it’s upscale and feature-filled. The Fusion Hybrid is peppy off the line, though it’s not as impressive at highway speeds.
This Ford boasts one of the most user-friendly infotainment systems on the market, with an 8-inch touch screen, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. In addition, Ford’s MyKey teen driver system and Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids come standard. The Fusion Hybrid comes from a generation of cars that earn good safety scores and an above-average predicted reliability rating.
8) 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
42 mpg combined | $25,750 | USN Overall Score: 7.9/10
Like other low-ranking hybrid cars, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid falters when it comes to cargo volume, fuel economy, and acceleration at higher speeds. However, it features composed handling, a smooth ride, and a spacious and high-quality cabin with abundant legroom in both rows. Additionally, this midsize car receives top marks for safety and an above-average predicted reliability rating.
Standard features in the Sonata Hybrid include a responsive 7-inch touch screen, smartphone connectivity, and useful safety systems, like lane keep assist, lane change assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking.
7) 2019 Hyundai Ioniq
55 mpg combined | $22,400 | USN Overall Score: 8.0/10
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq is a solid hybrid car thanks to its incredible fuel-efficiency, copious cargo capacity, and positive ratings for safety and predicted reliability. It’s also one of the least expensive hybrid cars on the market today. The Ioniq delivers peppy acceleration and sufficient overall power, but it doesn’t ride or handle as well as most classmates.
The Ioniq features a quality interior that’s made up of recycled and environmentally conscious materials. It offers spacious front seats and decent second-row accommodations, though larger adults may feel cramped in the back.
This Hyundai comes standard with a 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Several advanced driver assistance technologies are included in trim levels above the base model.
6) 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
52 mpg combined | $23,100 | USN Overall Score: 8.1/10
Toyota introduced the Corolla Hybrid as an all-new vehicle for the 2020 model year. Its strengths include its remarkable gas mileage, reasonable starting price, and a wealth of standard niceties and safety systems.
The Corolla Hybrid features an attractive cabin with decent passenger space, but its trunk is small. It delivers a relaxed ride and acceptable power output, though it doesn’t offer strong acceleration at highway speeds. This compact car earns superb crash test results and a perfect predicted reliability rating.
The Corolla Hybrid comes equipped with an 8-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a Scout GPS Link navigation system, and a laudable set of high-tech driver assistance aids.
5) 2020 Honda Insight
52 mpg combined | $22,930 | USN Overall Score: 8.1/10
The Honda Insight is a brand new 2020 hybrid model. While it’s a compact car, it offers a fair amount of rear-seat space and a large trunk. However, the Insight excels most when it comes to its impeccable fuel economy, stellar crash test ratings, and praiseworthy assortment of standard active safety systems. This Honda also features a well-built cabin, ample acceleration, a comfortable ride, and confident handling.
Aside from its long list of safety aids, the Insight is light on standard features. You’ll have to step up from the base trim to get niceties, such as a touch-screen interface, smartphone connectivity, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.
4) 2020 Toyota Prius
52 mpg combined | $24,200 | USN Overall Score: 8.2/10
The Toyota Prius is a legend when it comes to fuel economy. The 2020 model ups the ante with a larger standard 7-inch touch screen with standard Apple CarPlay and a Wi-Fi hot spot.
The Prius may not be a blast to drive, and its interior isn’t fancy, but it offers two rows of roomy seats and more cargo room than most hybrids. Moreover, this Toyota receives a high predicted reliability rating and has a history of good crash test scores.
Standard safety features in the Prius include lane departure warning with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection. All-wheel drive is available, which sets the Prius apart from all other hybrid cars on our list.
3) 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
44 mpg combined | $36,650 | USN Overall Score: 8.4/10
If you’re looking for a large hybrid car, you’ll be hard-pressed to find another that tops the completely redesigned 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. In fact, this Toyota hybrid doesn’t have any competition among large cars. We named the Avalon Hybrid our 2019 Best Large Car for the Money award winner, which means it topped all traditionally powered large cars that are less expensive.
In addition to the Avalon Hybrid’s spectacular gas mileage, it features a serene ride, confident handling, an upmarket interior, expansive seats, and a large trunk. It also earns fantastic ratings for safety and predicted reliability.
The Avalon Hybrid comes packed with standard features, including a 9-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hot spot, five USB ports, and an entire suite of advanced driver assistance systems.
2) 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
48 mpg combined | $25,320 | USN Overall Score: 8.4/10
The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid finishes near the top of our hybrid and electric car rankings. It’s spacious, efficient, and feature-filled. It receives terrific crash test scores and comes equipped with the Honda Sensing suite of high-tech active safety features.
The Accord Hybrid provides impressive cargo capacity and two rows of comfortable and ultra-supportive seats. However, it’s not as upscale or reliable as classmates. This midsize car delivers a relaxed ride and adequate power for most driving situations, though it’s not athletic.
Aside from the safety suite, the Accord Hybrid is light on standard features. You’ll have to step up from the base model to get a touch-screen interface and smartphone connectivity.
1) 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid
52 mpg combined | $28,400 | USN Score: 8.7/10
The 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a champion when it comes to safety and predicted reliability. It’s exceptionally fuel-efficient, energetic, and easy to drive. In addition, this Toyota boasts a premium cabin, a sizable trunk, a multitude of standard features, and comfortable seats in both rows. However, it’s important to note that it’s pricier than many competitors.
The Camry Hybrid comes standard with heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and a full suite of advanced driver assistance technologies.
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12 Best Hybrid Cars in 2019: Photos and Details
- 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
- 2020 Toyota Prius
- 2020 Honda Insight
- 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
- 2019 Hyundai Ioniq
- 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
- 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
- 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
- 2019 Toyota Prius c
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Which Hybrid Car Should You Buy?
While all hybrid cars offer better fuel economy than their non-hybrid stablemates, some are significantly more fuel-efficient than others. In addition, some hybrid vehicles sacrifice overall performance, cargo volume, and even passenger space to get those high fuel economy estimates. However, you’ll find a handful of hybrid cars that perform better than traditionally powered vehicles and provide spacious accommodations, inviting cabins, and attractive feature sets.
When you’re spending a premium on a vehicle, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best for your money. If you buy a hybrid vehicle that’s not very fuel-efficient, you may not see a return on the extra money invested. Saving money on fuel and reducing your carbon footprint surely has its merits, but it shouldn’t mean you have to settle for a vehicle that’s uninspiring, undesirable, or impractical.
We’ve ranked every hybrid car available today to help you make an educated buying decision. The following slides contain information related to each hybrid car’s pros, cons, crash test scores, predicted reliability rating, and standard features. You’ll also find each vehicle’s price, combined city and highway mpg, and U.S. News overall score.
Note that we update our scores and rankings on a regular basis as new data and expert research come in. For this reason, the scores in this slideshow may not match up precisely with the scores in our rankings and individual vehicle reviews.
Keep reading for details about the best hybrid cars in 2019.