By Ben Welham
Last updated: 22 August 2025
If you’ve become more conscious about the environment and the move away from fossil fuels, you're not alone.
It’s important that we all do our part to save Mother Nature, and one way to do that is to drive a fuel-efficient car.
If you’re not quite ready to switch to an electric car, here are 10 of the most economical hybrids you can buy on the used car market.
Most economical hybrids
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Toyota Corolla
Honda Jazz
Hyundai IONIQ
Lexus UX
Toyota RAV4
Kia Niro
Hyundai Tucson
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Toyota Yaris Hybrid
69mpg
Kicking off this list is one of the most efficient and economical cars money can buy.
The Toyota Yaris Hybrid prides itself on offering great value for money, plenty of practicality for a small hatchback, and excellent safety.
Its main rivals are the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo – both epic cars in their own right, but neither comes close to the Toyota Yaris’s 69mpg rating.
Sam Sheehan, motoring expert, said: "For many modern drivers, low running costs are a priority. In this case, there are few cars with lower running costs than a Toyota Yaris, no matter the model."
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Toyota Corolla
64.1mpg
The Corolla is one of the world’s best-selling cars, with more than 50 million in existence.
It will come as no surprise to you then that Toyota has jumped on the economy bandwagon by introducing a hybrid variant.
As it’s bigger than the Yaris, its main rivals are the Golf and Focus, but like its sibling, it offers next-level efficiency with a staggering 64.1mpg rating.
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Honda Jazz
62.8mpg
It might be popular with elderly folk, but that’s for a very good reason – it’s affordable to purchase and cheap to run.
If you’ve ever considered getting a small hatchback, then the Honda Jazz is one that ticks all the boxes.
This little Honda is practical, frugal on fuel, comfortable, and familiar. While the Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa are great cars, they’re not quite as economical as the Jazz, which offers 62.8mpg.
Sam said: "The Honda Jazz is a great option if you want loads of space and practicality, all wrapped up in a package that’s small enough to take the stress out of parking and keeps running costs to a minimum."
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Hyundai IONIQ
62.8mpg
The reason Hyundai decided to launch the IONIQ is that it saw the growing success of the Toyota Prius and the Nissan Leaf and wanted a piece of that pie – and what a large slice it took.
The standard model is a self-charging hybrid, which means you don’t need to faff around with plugging it in to charge, but the next step up is a plug-in hybrid that you do have to charge.
This model offers up to 29 miles of all-electric range and 62.8mpg.
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Lexus UX
56.4mpg
If you want to drive around in a premium family SUV while minimising your impact on the environment, look no further than the Lexus UX.
There are lots of different variants on offer but the best one for economy is the 250h, powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and mated to an electric motor (or two if you opt for the E-Four trim level).
This setup means it achieves 56.4mpg.
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Toyota RAV4
50.4mpg
The RAV4 has been around since the mid-nineties, and therefore in many ways, it kicked off the SUV trend that's so popular today.
There are many different trims on offer but the most efficient is the hybrid one that offers 222hp, all-wheel drive and a 2.5-litre petrol engine that works alongside an electric motor.
Its closest rivals are the Ford Kuga and Mazda CX-5, but none quite come close to the RAV4’s efficient nature, offering up to 50.4mpg.
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Kia Niro
64.2mpg
We love a crossover SUV in the UK. Not just because they’re really practical, but because they also offer excellent value for money.
One of Britain’s favourites is the Kia Niro – a family-oriented car that's very economical.
The Kia's main rivals are the Peugeot 3008 and Honda CR-V, but unlike these, the Niro is much more economical and offers 64.2mpg.
Read our Kia Niro review
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Hyundai Tucson
49.6mpg
If you’re looking for a stylish and practical family SUV, there are few better options than the efficient Hyundai Tucson.
The standard hybrid has a 1.6-litre petrol engine under the bonnet, but the plug-in hybrid version is the one to get if you like driving in all-electric mode because it gives you up to 33 miles on one charge.
Additionally, the Tucson gives you an impressive 49.6mpg, which makes it one of the most economical hybrid cars on the used car market.
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Choosing the most economical hybrid car
Finding the most economical hybrid car is one thing, but you'll want to make sure it's a car that you actually like to drive.
It's worth considering what's important to you in your car before you take the plunge. Weigh up things like the type of tech you want, how many seats you need, and what sort of boot space is best.
Take a look at our full range of used hybrid cars to find one that suits you.
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