Hybrid versions of ordinary cars and SUVs now post fuel-economy figures that dedicated economy cars could not match a decade ago. Ranked by combined MPG across the complete 2023 EPA dataset, the leaders are below; the top vehicle, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, is rated at 30 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrids are rated separately by the EPA and are not mixed into this table.
| Vehicle | EPA class | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | Minivan - 2WD | 30 |
On our tracked model-year pages, hybrid configurations appear inside each vehicle's configuration table with their own ratings — the 2019 Camry range, for instance, runs from 26 MPG for the V6 to 52 MPG for the most efficient hybrid configuration, the widest spread of any tracked sedan.
The 2019 hybrid leaders, for comparison
| Vehicle | EPA class | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 40 |
| Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 35 |
| Nissan Rogue Hybrid FWD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 34 |
| Nissan Rogue Hybrid AWD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 33 |
| Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | Minivan - 2WD | 30 |
Four model years separate the two tables, and the pattern is breadth rather than a higher ceiling: the 2019 leader, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD at 40 MPG, already stood near the top of what hybrid drivetrains achieve, while by 2023 hybrid versions had spread across the SUV classes where buyers actually shop. In the tracked range, hybrid configurations appear inside the configuration tables of mainstream sedans and crossovers — the Camry, Accord, RAV4 and CR-V pages all list them — and they consistently sit 15 to 25 MPG above the same vehicle's base gasoline configuration. For a used buyer, that gap is worth more than any single model-year difference in this guide: choosing the hybrid version of a vehicle you already like beats switching nameplates for a two-MPG advantage. It is also the more durable advantage — a hybrid's edge holds in city driving, where the electric motor does the most work, while the EPA gap between two conventional models can vanish entirely in stop-and-go use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most efficient 2023 hybrid?
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, at 30 MPG combined in the EPA's 2023 data.
Are plug-in hybrids included?
No. The EPA rates plug-in hybrids with both MPGe and gasoline figures; this ranking covers conventional hybrids only, for a clean comparison.
Do hybrids beat diesels here?
The EPA rated very few diesel cars for 2023; the top of the efficiency tables is entirely hybrid and electric.