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Top 10 Hybrid Hatchbacks in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Direct answer

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is the best hybrid hatchback, from £23,995 in the UK with up to 70.6 mpg WLTP. The Mazda2 Hybrid is #2 with up to 76.3 mpg from £24,690, and the Renault Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid is #3 from £20,995.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
1Toyota Yaris HybridFrom £23,995 on-the-road for the base grade (UK)The best all-round small hybrid hatchback
2Mazda2 HybridFrom £24,690 on-the-road for the Centre-Line (UK)Drivers who want the highest published mpg in a small hatchback
3Renault Clio E-Tech Full HybridFrom £20,995 RRP excluding metallic paint for the generation full hybrid E-Tech 145 (UK)Buyers who want a stylish hybrid supermini with long range
4MG3 Hybrid+From £19,995 for the MG3 Hybrid+ (UK)Anyone who wants the lowest entry price on this list
5Honda Jazz e:HEVFrom £28,475 for the Elegance (UK)City drivers who want a roomy, flexible cabin
6Toyota Corolla Hatchback HybridFrom £30,845 for the base grade (UK)Families who want a bigger, proven hybrid hatchback
7Honda Civic e:HEV HatchbackFrom £34,325 for the Elegance (UK)Drivers who want a sporty, roomy family hybrid hatchback
8Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155Not publishedSpanish buyers who want a full hybrid in a small Dacia
9Mitsubishi Colt HybridFrom €25,990 for the 1.6 HEV Intense (Netherlands, includes up to €3,000 benefit)Dutch buyers who want a compact hybrid hatchback
10Nissan Note e-POWERFrom ¥2,399,100 including consumption tax (Japan MSRP)Japan buyers who want an electric-drive hybrid hatchback

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Best mpg
Mazda2 Hybrid
Cheapest
MG3 Hybrid+
Most flexible boot
Honda Jazz e:HEV
Best in Japan
Nissan Note e-POWER

The ranking

1

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Answrs VerdictLow price, strong mpg.
Starting price: From £23,995 on-the-road for the base grade (UK)Fuel economy (WLTP): Up to 70.6 mpg combined (UK)Hybrid system: Self-charging hybrid: 1.5 Petrol Hybrid (116hp) or the Hybrid 130Body style: 5-door hatchback

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid starts from £23,995 on-the-road in the UK and returns up to 70.6 mpg WLTP combined. It is a self-charging hybrid, with a 1.5 Petrol Hybrid (116hp) or the Hybrid 130.

Go ifThe best all-round small hybrid hatchback
Skip ifYou want the very highest published mpg
Why #1 over #2: Its £23,995 start undercuts the Mazda2, though the Mazda2 quotes up to 76.3 mpg.
2

Mazda2 Hybrid

Mazda2 Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe mpg leader.
Starting price: From £24,690 on-the-road for the Centre-Line (UK)Fuel economy (WLTP): Combined 67.3 - 76.3 mpg; CO₂ 96 - 85 g/kmHybrid system: Full hybrid with 116psBody style: Mazda2 is sold as a 5-door hatchback

The Mazda2 Hybrid is a full hybrid with 116ps and a combined 67.3 - 76.3 mpg WLTP. The Centre-Line starts from £24,690 on-the-road in the UK.

Go ifDrivers who want the highest published mpg in a small hatchback
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #2 over #3: Its up to 76.3 mpg beats the Clio’s 65.7 mpg, though it costs more.
3

Renault Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid

Renault Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid
Answrs VerdictStylish, with 560 miles of range.
Starting price: From £20,995 RRP excluding metallic paint for the generation full hybrid E-Tech 145 (UK)Fuel economy (WLTP): Up to 65.7 mpg and 98 g/km CO₂Power and range: 145 hp full hybrid, up to 560 miles of driving rangeBody style: 5-door hatchback

The Renault Clio full hybrid E-Tech 145 makes 145 hp and offers up to 560 miles of driving range. It returns up to 65.7 mpg and 98 g/km CO₂, from £20,995 RRP in the UK.

Go ifBuyers who want a stylish hybrid supermini with long range
Skip ifYou want the best published mpg
Why #3 over #4: Its 560 miles of range and £20,995 start beat the Honda Jazz on price.
4

MG3 Hybrid+

MG3 Hybrid+
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest way in.
Starting price: From £19,995 for the MG3 Hybrid+ (UK)Powertrain: 1.5L hybrid with a 102kW electric motor and a 1.83kWh batteryWarranty: Seven-year warrantyBody style: MG calls it one of the best-value hatchbacks around

The MG3 Hybrid+ starts from £19,995 in the UK. It pairs a 1.5L hybrid with a 102kW electric motor and a 1.83kWh battery, and comes with a seven-year warranty.

Go ifAnyone who wants the lowest entry price on this list
Skip ifYou need a published mpg figure before you shop
Why #4 over #5: Its £19,995 start is the lowest here, but MG publishes no mpg figure on its page.
5

Honda Jazz e:HEV

Honda Jazz e:HEV
Answrs VerdictClever seats, higher price.
Starting price: From £28,475 for the Elegance (UK)Fuel economy (WLTP): Combined 62.8 mpg for the EleganceBoot: 304 litres with the rear seats up; up to 1,205 litres with them folded (VDA)Hybrid system: 1.5L i-MMD automatic hybridBody style: Honda sells the Fit five-door hatchback as the Jazz in Europe

The Honda Jazz e:HEV starts from £28,475 for the Elegance in the UK and returns a combined 62.8 mpg. The boot is 304 litres, growing to 1,205 litres with the rear seats folded.

Go ifCity drivers who want a roomy, flexible cabin
Skip ifYou are on a tight budget
Why #5 over #6: Its 1,205 litres of folded boot space beats the Toyota Corolla’s 361 litres.
6

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hybrid
Answrs VerdictBigger, with a 176bhp option.
Starting price: From £30,845 for the base grade (UK)Hybrid system: Full hybrid with 1.8 and 2.0-litre options; the 2.0-litre delivers a maximum 176bhpBoot: 361 litres with the rear seats up (VDA)Body style: Toyota lists it as the Corolla Hatchback

The Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hybrid starts from £30,845 in the UK. The full hybrid comes in 1.8 and 2.0-litre options, and the 2.0-litre delivers a maximum 176bhp. The boot is 361 litres.

Go ifFamilies who want a bigger, proven hybrid hatchback
Skip ifYou want a small, cheap city car
Why #6 over #7: Its £30,845 start undercuts the Civic’s £34,325, with a 176bhp option.
7

Honda Civic e:HEV Hatchback

Honda Civic e:HEV Hatchback
Answrs VerdictSporty, but the priciest here.
Starting price: From £34,325 for the Elegance (UK)Fuel economy (WLTP): Combined 4.7 l/100 km for the EleganceBoot: 410 litres with the rear seats up (VDA)Hybrid system: 1.5L i-MMD e:HEV automatic hybridBody style: Honda calls it a sporty family hatchback

The Honda Civic e:HEV starts from £34,325 for the Elegance in the UK and uses a 1.5L i-MMD hybrid. It returns a combined 4.7 l/100 km and has a 410-litre boot.

Go ifDrivers who want a sporty, roomy family hybrid hatchback
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #7 over #8: Its 410-litre boot is bigger than the Jazz’s 304 litres.
8

Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155

Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155
Answrs VerdictA full hybrid from Dacia.
Starting price: Not publishedHybrid system: Full hybrid, 155 CV: a four-cylinder 109 CV engine plus a 49 CV electric motor with a 1.4 kWh batteryGearbox: Multimode clutchless automaticBody style: 5-door hatchback

The Dacia Sandero Hybrid 155 is a full hybrid with 155 CV, from a four-cylinder 109 CV engine plus a 49 CV electric motor and a 1.4 kWh battery. The price is not published.

Go ifSpanish buyers who want a full hybrid in a small Dacia
Skip ifYou need a published hybrid price before you shop
Why #8 over #9: It offers 155 CV, but without a published price.
9

Mitsubishi Colt Hybrid

Mitsubishi Colt Hybrid
Answrs VerdictCompact, with 850 km of range.
Starting price: From €25,990 for the 1.6 HEV Intense (Netherlands, includes up to €3,000 benefit)Range: Up to 850 kmHybrid system: 1.6 HEV, offered as the economical hybrid versionBody style: Mitsubishi calls it the new player in the hatchback world

The Mitsubishi Colt Hybrid starts from €25,990 for the 1.6 HEV Intense in the Netherlands, a price that includes up to €3,000 benefit. Mitsubishi quotes up to 850 km of range.

Go ifDutch buyers who want a compact hybrid hatchback
Skip ifYou want a UK price
Why #9 over #10: Its 850 km range is a strong figure, but it is priced in euros for the Netherlands.
10

Nissan Note e-POWER

Nissan Note e-POWER
Answrs VerdictThe motor-driven hybrid.
Starting price: From ¥2,399,100 including consumption tax (Japan MSRP)Powertrain: e-POWER: a petrol engine generates electricity and an electric motor alone drives the carBody style: 5-door hatchback

The Nissan Note e-POWER starts from ¥2,399,100 in Japan. A petrol engine generates electricity, and an electric motor alone drives the car.

Go ifJapan buyers who want an electric-drive hybrid hatchback
Skip ifYou want a car sold in Europe or the UK

How we ranked these

We ranked ten hybrid hatchbacks on starting price, official fuel economy and practicality. Markets covered: the UK (prices in £ and WLTP mpg), the Netherlands (the Colt, in €), Spain (the Dacia, no published price) and Japan (the Nissan, in ¥). Prices are never converted, and the chart compares UK WLTP combined mpg only. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which hybrid hatchback has the best published mpg?

The Mazda2 Hybrid, at a combined 67.3 - 76.3 mpg WLTP in the UK, ahead of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid at up to 70.6 mpg.

What is the cheapest hybrid hatchback here?

The MG3 Hybrid+, from £19,995 in the UK.

Is the Honda Civic available as a hybrid hatchback?

Yes. The Civic e:HEV starts from £34,325 for the Elegance in the UK, and Honda calls it a sporty family hatchback.

How efficient is the Renault Clio full hybrid?

The Clio full hybrid E-Tech 145 returns up to 65.7 mpg and 98 g/km CO₂ on the WLTP test, and starts from £20,995 RRP.

Best official WLTP combined fuel economy stated (mpg, UK market) at a glance

Honda Jazz e:HEV62.8 mpg
Renault Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid65.7 mpg
Toyota Yaris Hybrid70.6 mpg
Mazda2 Hybrid76.3 mpg
Best official WLTP combined fuel economy stated (mpg, UK market), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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