2008 rankings

Best 2008 Hybrids by MPG

2008 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 Prius46 MPG 46 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG 42 MPG
  3. 3Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG 34 MPG
  4. 4Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG 34 MPG
  5. 5Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  6. 6Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  7. 7Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG 32 MPG
  8. 8Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG 28 MPG
  9. 9Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid27 MPG 27 MPG
  10. 10Saturn Aura Hybrid27 MPG 27 MPG
  11. 11Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG 26 MPG
  12. 12Lexus RX Hybrid25 MPG 25 MPG
  13. 13Lexus GS Hybrid23 MPG 23 MPG
  14. 14Lexus LS Hybrid21 MPG 21 MPG
  15. 15GMC Yukon Hybrid21 MPG 21 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Prius Midsize CarHybrid 46 MPG — $1,011
2Honda Civic Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 42 MPG — $1,107
3Toyota Camry Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
4Nissan Altima Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 34 MPG — $1,368
5Ford Escape Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
6Mazda Tribute Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
7Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUVHybrid 32 MPG — $1,453
8Saturn Vue Hybrid SUVHybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
9Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
10Saturn Aura Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 27 MPG — $1,722
11Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVHybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
12Lexus RX Hybrid SUVHybrid 25 MPG — $2,370
13Lexus GS Hybrid Compact CarHybrid 23 MPG — $2,576
14Lexus LS Hybrid Midsize CarHybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
15GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214
16Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUVHybrid 21 MPG — $2,214

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