Hybrids

1st Place: 2006 Honda Insight
Combined EPA Fuel Economy: 56 mpg
Vehicle Classification: Two-seater

Honda’s odd-looking Insight, the first hybrid to go on sale to consumers in North America, is also the thriftiest with fuel – but just barely. The much larger, more comfortable, impressively refined, and surprisingly useful Toyota Prius nips at the Insight’s heels. We’d recommend skipping the Insight for the Prius any day of the week, though with just a handful sold each year, you can bet there’s no waiting line at the Honda dealer for this funky two-seater.

Runners-Up	Make and Model	Combined MPG	Vehicle Classification
2nd Place	Toyota Prius	55	Mid-size Car
3rd Place	Honda Civic Hybrid	50	Compact Car
4th Place	Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD	33	SUV
	Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD	33	SUV
	Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2WD	33	SUV
5th Place	Honda Accord Hybrid	32	Mid-size Car

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