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Top 10 Fuel-Efficient Cars in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
2027 Toyota Prius
Direct answer

The 2027 Toyota Prius is the most fuel-efficient car, rated 55 MPG combined from $28,755. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (54 MPG, from $25,650) is #2 and the Sonata Hybrid (51 MPG) is #3. Electric cars are left out because they are rated in MPGe.

At a glance

#PickEPA combined MPGBest for
12027 Toyota Prius55 MPG (59 city / 50 hwy), 2027 Prius LE front-driveThe highest EPA MPG of any car here, with available all-wheel drive
22026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid54 MPG (51 city / 58 hwy), 2026 Elantra Hybrid BlueNear-Prius MPG at the lowest starting price on the list
32026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid51 MPG (47 city / 56 hwy), 2026 Sonata Hybrid Blue front-driveA midsize sedan with 51 MPG and a 673-mile range
42027 Toyota Camry Hybrid51 MPG (52 city / 49 hwy), Camry Hybrid LE (EPA listing: 2026 Camry)A midsize sedan that is hybrid-only, with all-wheel drive available
52027 Kia Niro Hybrid50 MPG (53 city / 46 hwy), 2027 Niro HybridCrossover height and cargo room at 50 MPG
62026 Honda Civic Hybrid49 MPG (50 city / 47 hwy), 2026 Civic Sedan HybridA compact hybrid in sedan or hatchback form
72026 Lexus ES 350h46 MPG combined, front-drive (44 MPG with all-wheel drive)The most efficient luxury sedan here
82026 Honda Accord Hybrid44 MPG (46 city / 41 hwy), 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/TouringMidsize room with up to 48 MPG
92026 Lexus UX 300h43 MPG combined, front-drive (42 MPG with all-wheel drive)A small luxury crossover with hybrid MPG
102026 Ford Maverick Hybrid38 MPG (42 city / 35 hwy), 2026 Maverick Hybrid front-driveA truck that is also a hybrid, with 42 MPG city

Pick by what you want

Best overall
2027 Toyota Prius
Best value
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Longest range
2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Best for cargo
2027 Kia Niro Hybrid
Best luxury
2026 Lexus ES 350h

The ranking

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2027 Toyota Prius

2027 Toyota Prius
Answrs VerdictThe most efficient car you can buy.
EPA combined MPG: 55 MPG (59 city / 50 hwy), 2027 Prius LE front-driveStarting MSRP: $28,755 (2027 Prius LE)Horsepower: 194 net combined hp front-drive; 196 hp all-wheel driveCargo: 23.8 cu. ft. on the LE with seats up

The 2027 Prius LE is rated 55 MPG combined (59 city / 50 hwy) with 194 net combined hp, from $28,755. Toyota lists 23.8 cu. ft. of cargo space on the LE.

Go ifThe highest EPA MPG of any car here, with available all-wheel drive
Skip ifYou want the lowest sticker price; the Elantra Hybrid starts at $25,650
Why #1 over #2: Its 55 MPG tops the Elantra Hybrid’s 54, though the Elantra starts at $25,650.
2

2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe best value.
EPA combined MPG: 54 MPG (51 city / 58 hwy), 2026 Elantra Hybrid BlueStarting MSRP: $25,650 (2026 Elantra Hybrid; excludes freight)Other trims: 50 MPG combined (SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, Limited)Horsepower: 139 hp combinedWarranty: 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty

The 2026 Elantra Hybrid Blue is rated 54 MPG combined (51 city / 58 hwy) and starts at $25,650; the other trims are rated 50 MPG. It has 139 hp and a 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.

Go ifNear-Prius MPG at the lowest starting price on the list
Skip ifYou want a loaded trim: the other trims drop to 50 MPG
Why #2 over #3: Its 54 MPG beats the Sonata Hybrid’s 51 and its $25,650 start is the lowest here.
3

2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe long-range midsize sedan.
EPA combined MPG: 51 MPG (47 city / 56 hwy), 2026 Sonata Hybrid Blue front-driveStarting MSRP: $29,200 (2026 Sonata Hybrid; excludes freight)Range: EPA-est. range up to 673 miles (Blue FWD)Horsepower: 192 hp combinedOther trims: 47 MPG combined (SEL and Limited FWD)

The 2026 Sonata Hybrid Blue is rated 51 MPG combined (47 city / 56 hwy) with an EPA-estimated range of up to 673 miles, from $29,200; SEL and Limited trims are rated 47 MPG.

Go ifA midsize sedan with 51 MPG and a 673-mile range
Skip ifYou want an upscale trim: SEL and Limited drop to 47 MPG
Why #3 over #4: Its $29,200 start undercuts the Camry Hybrid’s $29,700 at the same 51 MPG.
4

2027 Toyota Camry Hybrid

2027 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe mainstream midsize hybrid.
EPA combined MPG: 51 MPG (52 city / 49 hwy), Camry Hybrid LE (EPA listing: 2026 Camry)Starting MSRP: $29,700 (2027 Camry)Horsepower: Up to 225 net combined hp; 232 hp with available all-wheel driveLineup: All-hybrid powertrain; available all-wheel drive

The Camry Hybrid LE is rated 51 MPG combined (52 city / 49 hwy), and the 2027 Camry starts at $29,700 with up to 225 hp, or 232 hp with available all-wheel drive.

Go ifA midsize sedan that is hybrid-only, with all-wheel drive available
Skip ifYou want the lowest price; the Sonata Hybrid starts at $29,200 with the same MPG
Why #4 over #5: Its 51 MPG beats the Niro’s 50 and all-wheel drive is available.
5

2027 Kia Niro Hybrid

2027 Kia Niro Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe cargo-friendly pick.
EPA combined MPG: 50 MPG (53 city / 46 hwy), 2027 Niro HybridStarting MSRP: $29,890 (2027 Niro Hybrid LX; excludes destination)Max cargo: 61.4 cu. ft. with the rear seats foldedWarranty: Hybrid battery covered for 10 years / 100,000 miles

The 2027 Niro Hybrid is rated 50 MPG combined (53 city / 46 hwy), starts at $29,890 and offers 61.4 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seats folded.

Go ifCrossover height and cargo room at 50 MPG
Skip ifYou want a low sedan; the Camry and Sonata rate 51 MPG
Why #5 over #6: Its 50 MPG and cargo room beat the Civic Hybrid’s 49 MPG in a taller body.
6

2026 Honda Civic Hybrid

2026 Honda Civic Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe compact enthusiast pick.
EPA combined MPG: 49 MPG (50 city / 47 hwy), 2026 Civic Sedan HybridStarting MSRP: $29,695 (Civic Sedan Hybrid)Hatchback Hybrid: $30,895; 50 city / 44 hwy, 48 MPG combined

The 2026 Civic Sedan Hybrid is rated 49 MPG combined (50 city / 47 hwy) from $29,695; the Civic Hatchback Hybrid starts at $30,895 and is rated 48 MPG.

Go ifA compact hybrid in sedan or hatchback form
Skip ifYou want the cheapest hybrid; the Elantra Hybrid starts at $25,650
Why #6 over #7: Its 49 MPG beats the ES 350h’s 46, at a far lower price than the Lexus.
7

2026 Lexus ES 350h

2026 Lexus ES 350h
Answrs VerdictThe luxury pick.
EPA combined MPG: 46 MPG combined, front-drive (44 MPG with all-wheel drive)Starting MSRP: $51,595 (ES 350h)Horsepower: 244 net combined hpFuel: Premium gasoline (EPA listing)

The 2026 ES 350h is rated 46 MPG combined front-drive (44 MPG with all-wheel drive) with 244 net combined hp, from $51,595, and EPA lists premium gasoline.

Go ifThe most efficient luxury sedan here
Skip ifYou want to pay less; the Camry Hybrid starts at $29,700
Why #7 over #8: Its 46 MPG tops the Accord Hybrid’s 44 at the starting trim.
8

2026 Honda Accord Hybrid

2026 Honda Accord Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe roomy Honda.
EPA combined MPG: 44 MPG (46 city / 41 hwy), 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/TouringStarting MSRP: $33,795 (2026 Accord Hybrid)Best-rated config: 48 MPG combined (2026 Accord Hybrid, 51 city / 44 hwy)Horsepower: 204-horsepower hybrid systemCargo: 16.7 cu. ft.

The 2026 Accord Hybrid starts at $33,795 and is rated 44 MPG combined (46 city / 41 hwy) on the Sport/Touring trim; EPA also lists a 48 MPG configuration.

Go ifMidsize room with up to 48 MPG
Skip ifYou want 48 MPG at the starting price; the starting trim is rated 44 MPG
Why #8 over #9: Its 44 MPG and 16.7 cu. ft. of cargo space beat the UX 300h’s 43 MPG in a midsize sedan.
9

2026 Lexus UX 300h

2026 Lexus UX 300h
Answrs VerdictThe small luxury crossover.
EPA combined MPG: 43 MPG combined, front-drive (42 MPG with all-wheel drive)Starting MSRP: $39,050 (UX 300h)Horsepower: 196 net combined hp

The 2026 UX 300h is rated 43 MPG combined front-drive (42 MPG with all-wheel drive) with 196 net combined hp, from $39,050.

Go ifA small luxury crossover with hybrid MPG
Skip ifYou want sedan efficiency; most picks here rate higher
Why #9 over #10: Its 43 MPG beats the Maverick Hybrid’s 38.
10

2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid

2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe efficient pickup.
EPA combined MPG: 38 MPG (42 city / 35 hwy), 2026 Maverick Hybrid front-driveStarting MSRP: $28,145 (2026 Maverick XL; hybrid standard)Type: Compact pickup truck (the only truck on the list)Capability: Up to 4,000 lbs towing with the available 4K Tow Package; up to 1,500 lbs payload

The 2026 Maverick Hybrid front-drive is rated 38 MPG combined (42 city / 35 hwy) from $28,145, with up to 4,000 lbs of towing with the available 4K Tow Package.

Go ifA truck that is also a hybrid, with 42 MPG city
Skip ifYou want the highest MPG; every other pick here rates higher

How we ranked these

We ranked each car on EPA combined MPG from fueleconomy.gov for its lowest-priced front-drive trim, then on the maker’s published starting MSRP. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are excluded because they are rated in MPGe, not MPG. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the most fuel-efficient car in 2027?

The 2027 Toyota Prius, rated 55 MPG combined (59 city / 50 hwy) on the LE front-drive trim, from $28,755.

What is the cheapest fuel-efficient car on this list?

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, from $25,650 (excluding freight), rated 54 MPG combined on the Blue trim.

Are electric cars on this list?

No. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are rated in MPGe, which is not the same unit as the MPG of a gasoline hybrid, so every car here is ranked on EPA combined MPG.

Which fuel-efficient car has the longest range?

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue front-drive, with an EPA-estimated range of up to 673 miles.

EPA combined MPG (as published) at a glance

2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid38 MPG
2026 Lexus UX 300h43 MPG
2026 Honda Accord Hybrid44 MPG
2026 Lexus ES 350h46 MPG
2026 Honda Civic Hybrid49 MPG
2027 Kia Niro Hybrid50 MPG
2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid51 MPG
2027 Toyota Camry Hybrid51 MPG
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid54 MPG
2027 Toyota Prius55 MPG
EPA combined MPG (as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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