Most fuel efficient hybrids in Minnesota
EPA fuel economy ratings for 2026–2027 models, priced at this week's gas prices in Minnesota.
Best gas mileage 57 mpg Toyota Prius
Its yearly gas cost $1,100 15,000 miles
Regular gas this week $4.18 Minnesota average
Typical gas vehicle 23 mpg $2,726 a year
Which hybrids get the best gas mileage?
- The hybrid with the best gas mileage for 2026–2027 is the 2026 Toyota Prius, at 57 mpg combined (57 city, 56 highway).
- At $4.18 a gallon for regular (Minnesota average, week of October 19, 2026), it costs about $1,100 a year in gas for 15,000 miles, or 7.3¢ a mile.
- The typical non-hybrid vehicle gets 23 mpg, which costs about $2,726 a year at the same price.
EPA combined ratings; your mileage will vary with driving, weather and load. Models that need premium are priced at $5.18 a gallon (US premium-to-regular ratio). How we calculate.
Yearly gas cost
Yearly gas cost for the most fuel efficient hybrids in Minnesota: from $1,100
15,000 miles at $4.18 a gallon for regular ($5.18 for premium). A typical gas vehicle (23 mpg) costs $2,726.
Toyota Prius 2026 Per year: $1,100
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue 2026 Per year: $1,161
Kia Niro FE 2026 Per year: $1,183
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue 2027 Per year: $1,229
Toyota Camry HEV FF LE 2026 Per year: $1,229
Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 2027 Per year: $1,254
Honda Civic 4Dr 2026 Per year: $1,280
Honda Accord Hybrid 2026 Per year: $1,306
Lexus ES 350h 2026 Per year: $1,691
Honda Prelude 2027 Per year: $1,425
Lexus UX 300h 2026 Per year: $1,458
Toyota RAV4 2026 Per year: $1,458
Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD 2026 Per year: $1,493
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD 2026 Per year: $1,493
Toyota Crown Hybrid AWD 2026 Per year: $1,529
Source: fueleconomy.gov (EPA ratings); EIA weekly gas prices and residential electricity prices. Our calculation.
Show the numbers
| Per year | |
|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | $1,100 |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue | $1,161 |
| Kia Niro FE | $1,183 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue | $1,229 |
| Toyota Camry HEV FF LE | $1,229 |
| Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) | $1,254 |
| Honda Civic 4Dr | $1,280 |
| Honda Accord Hybrid | $1,306 |
| Lexus ES 350h | $1,691 |
| Honda Prelude | $1,425 |
| Lexus UX 300h | $1,458 |
| Toyota RAV4 | $1,458 |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD | $1,493 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD | $1,493 |
| Toyota Crown Hybrid AWD | $1,529 |
Hybrids with the best gas mileage
| # | Vehicle | MPG combined | City / hwy | Fuel | Per mile | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Prius · FWD · car | 57 | 57 / 56 | Regular | 7.3¢ | $1,100 |
| 2 | 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue · FWD · car | 54 | 51 / 58 | Regular | 7.7¢ | $1,161 |
| 3 | 2026 Kia Niro FE · FWD · SUV | 53 | 53 / 54 | Regular | 7.9¢ | $1,183 |
| 4 | 2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue · FWD · car | 51 | 47 / 56 | Regular | 8.2¢ | $1,229 |
| 5 | 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE · FWD · car | 51 | 52 / 49 | Regular | 8.2¢ | $1,229 |
| 6 | 2027 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) · FWD · car | 50 | 53 / 46 | Regular | 8.4¢ | $1,254 |
| 7 | 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr · FWD · car | 49 | 50 / 47 | Regular | 8.5¢ | $1,280 |
| 8 | 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid · FWD · car | 48 | 51 / 44 | Regular | 8.7¢ | $1,306 |
| 9 | 2026 Lexus ES 350h · FWD · car | 46 | 48 / 44 | Premium | 11.3¢ | $1,691 |
| 10 | 2027 Honda Prelude · FWD · car | 44 | 46 / 41 | Regular | 9.5¢ | $1,425 |
| 11 | 2026 Lexus UX 300h · FWD · car | 43 | 45 / 41 | Regular | 9.7¢ | $1,458 |
| 12 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 · FWD · SUV | 43 | 47 / 40 | Regular | 9.7¢ | $1,458 |
| 13 | 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD · SUV | 42 | 41 / 44 | Regular | 10.0¢ | $1,493 |
| 14 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD · SUV | 42 | 46 / 39 | Regular | 10.0¢ | $1,493 |
| 15 | 2026 Toyota Crown Hybrid AWD · car | 41 | 42 / 41 | Regular | 10.2¢ | $1,529 |
| 16 | 2027 Honda CR-V FWD · car | 40 | 43 / 36 | Regular | 10.4¢ | $1,568 |
| 17 | 2026 Lexus NX 350h · FWD · SUV | 40 | 42 / 38 | Premium | 13.0¢ | $1,944 |
| 18 | 2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV · 4WD · SUV | 39 | 42 / 36 | Regular | 10.7¢ | $1,608 |
| 19 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue · AWD · SUV | 38 | 38 / 38 | Regular | 11.0¢ | $1,650 |
| 20 | 2026 Mazda CX-50 4WD · SUV | 38 | 39 / 37 | Regular | 11.0¢ | $1,650 |
| 21 | 2026 Toyota Crown Signia AWD · car | 38 | 39 / 37 | Regular | 11.0¢ | $1,650 |
| 22 | 2026 Ford Maverick HEV FWD · pickup | 38 | 42 / 35 | Regular | 11.0¢ | $1,650 |
| 23 | 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD · SUV | 37 | 37 / 36 | Regular | 11.3¢ | $1,695 |
| 24 | 2027 Honda CR-V AWD · SUV | 37 | 40 / 34 | Regular | 11.3¢ | $1,695 |
| 25 | 2026 Jeep Cherokee AWD · SUV | 37 | 39 / 35 | Regular | 11.3¢ | $1,695 |
| 26 | 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD · SUV | 36 | 37 / 36 | Regular | 11.6¢ | $1,742 |
| 27 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD · SUV | 36 | 36 / 36 | Regular | 11.6¢ | $1,742 |
| 28 | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid · FWD · SUV | 36 | 37 / 34 | Regular | 11.6¢ | $1,742 |
| 29 | 2026 Toyota Sienna 2WD · FWD · minivan | 36 | 36 / 36 | Regular | 11.6¢ | $1,742 |
| 30 | 2026 Lexus RX 350h AWD · SUV | 36 | 37 / 34 | Premium | 14.4¢ | $2,160 |
One row per model; where trims differ, the most efficient trim is shown. official ratings, estimated costs.
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Sources and limits
- Fuel economy: fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), model years 2026–2027, downloaded 2026-10-23. 2027 models are still being added through the year. Plug-in hybrids, diesel and natural-gas vehicles are not included.
- Gas: EIA weekly retail gasoline prices, regular grade, week of October 19, 2026. Premium is priced at 1.24× regular, the US ratio for the week of October 19, 2026.
- Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, average residential price, July 2026.
- Costs assume 15,000 miles a year, the figure fueleconomy.gov uses. They cover fuel or electricity only, not purchase price, insurance or maintenance.