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Hybrid Cars: If you’re curious about hybrid car
prices, mileage ratings, performance and other factors for the
latest models of hybrid electric vehicles, here’s a handy
comparison chart. Check back regularly as new models are added.
Use this chart to help make a decision when you’re ready
to make a purchase. Hybrid car prices vary based on the model
and extras, and may also vary among dealers.
| Manufacturer |
Toyota |
Honda |
Honda |
Ford |
Lexus |
Toyota |
| Model |
Prius |
Civic |
Accord |
Escape |
RX
400h |
Highlander |
| Price |
$20,875+ |
$20,650+ |
$29,990 |
$26,780+ |
$49,060 |
$33,595
- $39,855 |
| MPG
(city/hwy) |
61/50 |
48/47 |
30/37 |
36/31 |
31/27
|
33/28
|
| Edmunds
Rating and Links (10 highest) |
9.3 |
9.3 |
9.1 |
8.9 |
9.4 |
9.9 |
| Safety:
brakes, air bags, crash test rating |
Antilock
brakes, two air bags; good/excellent |
Antilock
brakes, three air bags; good |
Antilock
brakes, four air bags; good |
Antilock
brakes, two air bags; good/excellent |
Antilock
brakes with brake assist; front dual-stage airbags; no
test ratings yet |
Front-seat
side airbags, 1st, 2nd row head curtain airbags; four-wheel
antilock disc brakes with BrakeAssist; no test ratings
yet |
| Environmental
(greenhouse rating) |
10/10 |
10/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
| Performance |
76
hp @ 5000 rpm |
93
hp @ 5700 rpm |
255
hp @ 6000 rpm |
133
hp @ 6000 rpm |
268
hp @ 5600 rpm |
268
hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Release
Date |
2000 |
2002 |
January,
2005 |
December,
2004 |
April,
2005 |
June,
2005 |
| Reviews |
Great
mileage, environmental features, high tech |
Great
mileage, smooth driving, very quiet |
A
great performance car, excellent mileage |
Quiet,
peppy, great mileage, good performance |
Swift
acceleration, plush ride quality, elegant interior |
Terrific
acceleration, smooth ride, comfortable cabin with simple
controls and solid materials |
Greenest vehicles for 2007
| Make and Model | Specifications | Emission Standard | MPG: City | MPG: Hwy | Green Score |
| HONDA CIVIC GX | 1.8L 4, auto [CNG] | Tier 2 bin 2 / PZEV | 28 | 39 | 57 |
| TOYOTA PRIUS | 1.5L 4, auto CVT | Tier 2 bin 3 / PZEV | 60 | 51 | 55 |
| HONDA CIVIC HYBRID | 1.3L 4, auto CVT | Tier 2 bin 2 / PZEV | 49 | 51 | 53 |
| NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID | 2.5L 4, auto CVT | PZEV | 42 | 36 | 48 |
| TOYOTA YARIS | 1.5L 4, manual | Tier 2 bin 5 / ULEV II | 34 | 40 | 47 |
| TOYOTA COROLLA | 1.8L 4, manual | Tier 2 bin 5 / ULEV II | 32 | 41 | 46 |
| TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2.4L 4, auto CVT | Tier 2 bin 3 / PZEV | 40 | 38 | 46 |
| HONDA FIT | 1.5L 4, manual | Tier 2 bin 5 / LEV II | 33 | 38 | 45 |
| KIA RIO / RIO 5 | 1.6L 4, manual | Tier 2 bin 5 / ULEV II | 32 | 35 | 45 |
| HYUNDAI ACCENT | 1.6L 4, manual | Tier 2 bin 5 / ULEV II | 32 | 35 | 45 |
| HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 2.0L 4, auto | PZEV | 28 | 36 | 45 |
| HONDA CIVIC | 1.8L 4, auto | Tier 2 bin 5 / ULEV II | 30 | 40 | 44 |
| [CNG] denotes compressed natural gas fuel. |
To find the green rating for all 2007 vehicles go to: http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/download/all_alpha_07.pdf.
2008 Most Fuel Efficient by MPG in each class
| | City | Hwy |
| Toyota Prius | 48 | 45 |
| Audi TT Roadster | 22 | 29 |
| Mini Cooper convertible | 22 | 32 |
| Toyota Yaris | 29 | 36 |
| Honda Civic hybrid | 40 | 45 |
| Toyota Corolla | 28 | 37 |
| Honda Accord | 22 | 31 |
| Honda Fit station wagon | 28 | 34 |
| VW Passat wagon | 21 | 29 |
To find the MPG rating for all 2008 vehicles go to http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/FEG2008.pdf.
Top States for Hybrid Car Registrations
| | 2005 | 2006 |
| California | 52,619 | 67,533 |
| Florida | 10,470 | 12,900 |
| Texas | 9,632 | 12,500 |
| New York | 9,372 | 11,634 |
| Virginia | 8,650 | 10,424 |
| Illinois | 7,286 | 9,495 |
| Washington | 6,970 | 8,650 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,948 | 8,407 |
| Massachusetts | 6,060 | 7,365 |
Source: R. L. Polk & Co. U.S. New Hybrid Registrations
For the year 2006 Hybrid vehicles made up just over 1.5% of the car market, with the Toyota Prius leading with 42.8% of the hybrid car market. In second place was the Toyota Highlander with 12.5% and the Honda Civic with 12.3%. Overall, Toyota/Lexus had more than 75% of all new hybrid car registrations.
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