Best Hybrid Sedans
We sifted through the data to select the best cars and trucks in every category.
Overview
After a striking makeover last year, the Hyundai Elantra reasserts itself as a leading compact sedan. It provides one of the most spacious cabins in its class, generous standard features, and a wide variety of engines, including performance and hybrid models. The Hyundai Elantra is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 6 trim levels. The most popular style is the Hybrid Blue DCT, which starts at $24,775 and comes with a Hybrid 1.6L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Elantra is estimated to deliver 53 MPG in the city and 56 MPG on the highway.
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- More interior room than rivals
- Excellent standard safety features
- Great warranty
Cons
- Lacks versatile hatchback body style
- Wi-Fi hotspot not available
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- More interior room than rivals
- Excellent standard safety features
- Great warranty
Cons
- Lacks versatile hatchback body style
- Wi-Fi hotspot not available
Overall Assessment
Overview
It may not be quite as engaging to drive as the class-leading Honda Accord, but the Hyundai Sonata offers strong value in its segment with distinctive styling and upscale features. With an available gas-electric hybrid and the 290-horsepower N Line performance version, there's a Sonata for almost every buyer. The Hyundai Sonata is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 9 trim levels. The most popular style is the Hybrid Limited, which starts at $36,425 and comes with a Hybrid 2.0L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Sonata is estimated to deliver 45 MPG in the city and 51 MPG on the highway.
Configure a new carPros
- Excellent variety of offerings
- Intuitive tech features
- Class-leading warranty
Cons
- High-performance engine is limited to the pricey N Line trim
- Rear seat isn't as spacious as some competitors
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- Excellent variety of offerings
- Intuitive tech features
- Class-leading warranty
Cons
- High-performance engine is limited to the pricey N Line trim
- Rear seat isn't as spacious as some competitors
Overall Assessment
Overview
The 2021 Honda Accord is a leader among midsize sedans thanks to its precise feel on the road, spacious and well-designed interior, and efficient engines. If you're considering a midsize sedan, the Accord is a must-drive. The Honda Accord is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 9 trim levels. The most popular style is the Hybrid Touring CVT, which starts at $37,455 and comes with a Hybrid 2.0L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Accord is estimated to deliver 44 MPG in the city and 41 MPG on the highway.
Configure a new carPros
- An exceptional ride and handling
- Spacious cabin and roomy trunk
- Available hybrid version with excellent fuel economy
Cons
- No all-wheel-drive option
- The base engine is paired with a less desirable transmission
- The push-button gear selector is awkward
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- An exceptional ride and handling
- Spacious cabin and roomy trunk
- Available hybrid version with excellent fuel economy
Cons
- No all-wheel-drive option
- The base engine is paired with a less desirable transmission
- The push-button gear selector is awkward
Overall Assessment
Overview
Basically, the Honda Insight is a Honda Civic Hybrid, and that's a good thing. This compact sedan offers a spacious interior, delivers incredible fuel economy, and is the most fun to drive of the hybrids in its price range. The Honda Insight is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 2 trim levels. The most popular style is the EX, which starts at $26,225 and comes with a Hybrid 1.5L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Insight is estimated to deliver 55 MPG in the city and 49 MPG on the highway.
Configure a new carPros
- Excellent fuel economy
- Fun to drive
- Roomy interior
Cons
- Infotainment systems can be challenging to operate
- Would be more useful as a hatchback
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- Excellent fuel economy
- Fun to drive
- Roomy interior
Cons
- Infotainment systems can be challenging to operate
- Would be more useful as a hatchback
Overall Assessment
Overview
The Toyota Camry is a fuel-efficient and roomy sedan that easily accommodates five adults. Its wide variety of trims range from luxurious to sporty. But the trunk is only average, and its base engine is underpowered. The Toyota Camry is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 13 trim levels. The most popular style is the Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT FWD, which starts at $30,640 and comes with a Hybrid 2.5L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive.
Configure a new carPros
- Roomy interior
- Wide range of trim levels
- Hybrid offers excellent mileage
Cons
- Unimpressive base engine
- Average trunk space
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- Roomy interior
- Wide range of trim levels
- Hybrid offers excellent mileage
Cons
- Unimpressive base engine
- Average trunk space
Overall Assessment
Overview
The Lexus ES is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 12 trim levels. The most popular style is the ES 300h FWD, which starts at $42,925 and comes with a Hybrid 2.5L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This ES is estimated to deliver 43 MPG in the city and 44 MPG on the highway.
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Overview
The Toyota Avalon is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 6 trim levels. The most popular style is the Hybrid XLE FWD, which starts at $38,275 and comes with a Hybrid 2.5L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Avalon is estimated to deliver 43 MPG in the city and 44 MPG on the highway.
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Overview
If you are in the market for sensible transportation, the Toyota Corolla is an excellent starting point. The compact Toyota built its name off of a reputation for reliability and for having a sturdy construction once rare for a commuter car. The powertrain is smooth, with great fuel economy. A redesign in 2020 brought a bolder exterior, more safety features, and a hybrid variant. Starting around $20,000, the Toyota Corolla offers a ton of value. The Toyota Corolla is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 9 trim levels. The most popular style is the Hybrid LE CVT, which starts at $24,675 and comes with a Hybrid 1.8L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Corolla is estimated to deliver 53 MPG in the city and 52 MPG on the highway.
Configure a new carPros
- Standard adaptive cruise control
- Polished interior design and quality
- Smooth and economical powertrain lineup
Cons
- Less rear-seat space than rivals
- Could be sportier to drive
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- Standard adaptive cruise control
- Polished interior design and quality
- Smooth and economical powertrain lineup
Cons
- Less rear-seat space than rivals
- Could be sportier to drive
Overall Assessment
Overview
The Lexus LS is the Japanese luxury brand's top sedan, built to provide the ultimate ride comfort. It comes with a supremely smooth ride and premium amenities to relax passengers on their journey. Lexus includes safety features to help avoid collisions and optional semi-autonomous systems that let the car all but drive itself. It's not as fast or posh as rivals, but the LS focuses on a luxury car's most essential aspects and executes beautifully. The Lexus LS is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 3 trim levels. The most popular style is the LS 500h AWD, which starts at $94,775 and comes with a Hybrid 3.5L V6 engine and All Wheel Drive. This LS is estimated to deliver 23 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway.
Configure a new carPros
- Serene driving experience
- Impeccable materials and craftsmanship
- Excellent safety technology
Cons
- Not as sporty to drive as rivals
- Cabin styling may be too understated for some
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- Serene driving experience
- Impeccable materials and craftsmanship
- Excellent safety technology
Cons
- Not as sporty to drive as rivals
- Cabin styling may be too understated for some
Overall Assessment
Overview
One of the pioneers of the modern four-door coupe, the luxurious Mercedes-Benz CLS is now in its third generation and remains as stylish today as when it debuted. That sophistication isn't skin-deep, either; the CLS comes with similar engine choices and technology to the venerable E-Class sedan. The plush interior is a showcase of Mercedes' trademark elegance and high-quality materials. That refinement shows on the road with a velvet-smooth ride. The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 2 trim levels. The most popular style is the CLS 450 Coupe RWD, which starts at $71,350 and comes with a Hybrid 3.0L I6 Turbo engine and Rear Wheel Drive. This CLS is estimated to deliver 23 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.
Configure a new carPros
- Bewitching exterior style
- Impressive cabin comfort
- Long standard features list
- Smooth and quiet ride
Cons
- Limited rear-seat space
- Some rivals are sportier to drive
- Pricey optional extras
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- Bewitching exterior style
- Impressive cabin comfort
- Long standard features list
- Smooth and quiet ride
Cons
- Limited rear-seat space
- Some rivals are sportier to drive
- Pricey optional extras
Overall Assessment
Overview
In the arena of high-end sports cars, few so successfully combine fun driving dynamics with plush comfort as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. A range of powerful engines and sport-tuned handling give the AMG GT impressive speed, yet it is refined enough at low speeds to drive daily, and the plush cabin is quiet and packed with modern technology. Some rivals are slightly sharper track machines, but few are as stylish or practical in real-world scenarios. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is a 4-seater vehicle that comes in 8 trim levels. The most popular style is the AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe, which starts at $90,950 and comes with a Hybrid 3.0L I6 Turbo engine and All Wheel Drive. This AMG GT is estimated to deliver 20 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
Configure a new carPros
- Tons of style and performance
- Sharp handling balanced by ride comfort
- Posh interior
- Comfortable enough to drive daily
Cons
- Very expensive
- Some rivals are quicker
- The sedan is quite large
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- Tons of style and performance
- Sharp handling balanced by ride comfort
- Posh interior
- Comfortable enough to drive daily
Cons
- Very expensive
- Some rivals are quicker
- The sedan is quite large
Overall Assessment
Overview
The recently redesigned Mercedes-Benz S-Class once again advances the state of the luxury sedan with its screen-intensive interior, advanced driver assists, and ultra-plush cabin. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 2 trim levels. The most popular style is the S 500 4MATIC, which starts at $112,400 and comes with a Hybrid 3.0L I6 Turbo engine and All Wheel Drive.
Configure a new carPros
- Spacious interior loaded with dazzling tech
- Creamy-smooth ride
- Impressive array of driver aids
Cons
- Some touch controls are fussy to operate
- Optional 21-inch wheels are vulnerable to flats
Overall Assessment
Feature Highlights
See owner reviews for Mercedes-Benz S-Class. All reviews
Pros
- Spacious interior loaded with dazzling tech
- Creamy-smooth ride
- Impressive array of driver aids
Cons
- Some touch controls are fussy to operate
- Optional 21-inch wheels are vulnerable to flats


