By Ben Welham
Last updated: 28 March 2025
Whittling down the best Toyota hybrid used to be much easier when they only produced the Prius, but today, Toyota sells 19 different hybrids and three electric models.
Yes, they’re almost all identical inside the cabin, but when it comes to the powertrains, they’re totally different.
That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favourite Toyota hybrids, ranging from small hatchbacks to proper SUVs.
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Which Toyota hybrid is best?
Toyota C-HR
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Corolla Sports Tourer
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Prius Plug-in
The best Toyota hybrid cars in the UK
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Toyota C-HR
60.1mpg
There are three different versions of the Toyota C-HR available – two self-charging models and one plug-in hybrid.
Our pick is the 2.0-litre engine with 197hp. It returns close to 60mpg and has a little more poke than the 1.8-litre engine, making it a winner all-around.
There’s also the plug-in hybrid, which has a claimed fuel economy of 353.1mpg when on electric power, which equals 40 miles of range.
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Toyota Corolla
64.2mpg
The Toyota Corolla (formerly the Auris for a short while in the UK) is the go-to hybrid hatchback for both its dependability and affordability.
There are two different petrol hybrid engines available: a 1.8-litre and a 2.0-litre.
In this case, we’d recommend the basic 1.8-litre unit because it’s punchy enough with 122hp and returns up to 64.2mpg, over the larger engine’s 55mpg-ish.
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Toyota Yaris Cross
62.8mpg
The Toyota Yaris Cross is essentially a Yaris hatchback on stilts, which is no bad thing. In fact, it means you can benefit from a higher driving position and a bigger boot.
Both versions are powered by the same 1.5-litre hybrid engine, with varying power outputs – 116hp and 130hp.
The Cross will return slightly more fuel economy at 62.8mpg, whereas the hatchback achieves up to 58.9mpg.
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
62.7mpg
If you like the Corolla but want more space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports may be the car for you. With a 596-litre boot, it provides an extra 235 litres of space, compared to the hatchback.
Just like the standard car, the Corolla Touring Sports gets the choice of either a 1.8-litre or a 2.0-litre engine.
To maximise fuel efficiency, we’d recommend the smaller engine, which gets up to 62.7mpg over the larger engine’s 56.5mpg.
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Toyota RAV4 Plug-In
282.4mpg*
If you’re after a full-size SUV with proper plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power, then you can’t go wrong with a Toyota RAV4.
Going for the PHEV over the self-charging hybrid means you get up to 46 miles of electric-only driving, making it perfect for town and city use.
You also get a decent 520-litre boot, which is great for families, though that’s 60 litres less than the self-charging model because of the added batteries.
*Based on electric driving, with realistic figures being around 50mpg.
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Toyota Yaris
70.6mpg
The Toyota Yaris is the smallest hybrid car the Japanese brand makes, which makes it appealing to city dwellers and those who don’t want or need a big car.
Like the Yaris Cross, it has a 1.5-litre engine that’s available with either 115hp or 130hp.
The lower horsepower car will get to that magical 70mpg figure, but even the more powerful one doesn’t lose out on much at around 67mpg.
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Toyota Prius Plug-in
564.9mpg*
Given an all-new look for 2024, the Toyota Prius is now as sleek as a bar of soap with sports car looks and high efficiency.
Power comes from a 223hp 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to an electric motor which, on electric power alone, claims to get 53 miles of driving.
*Based on electric driving, with realistic figures being around 80mpg – highly impressive.
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