Most economical hybrids: ranked by WLTP consumption
A self-charging hybrid uses its battery to save petrol; the WLTP figure compares directly with a regular petrol car. Below: every hybrid in the catalogue with a published WLTP figure, ranked from lowest to highest consumption. Manufacturer figures, indicative; real-world use is usually higher.
Updated 2026-05-20
31 hybrids in this ranking — no winner, no “best pick”; the weighing is yours.
| # | Model | WLTP consumptionl/100 km | From-priceindicative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | 0.5 | € 74,500 |
| 2 | BMW 5 Series | 0.7 | € 76,900 |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 0.7 | € 78,500 |
| 4 | BMW X1 | 0.8 | € 51,900 |
| 5 | BMW X3 | 1 | € 73,900 |
| 6 | Kia XCeed | 1.3 | € 33,995 |
| 7 | Toyota Prius | 4.2 | — |
| 8 | Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 4.5 | € 32,995 |
| 9 | Toyota Corolla | 4.6 | € 33,495 |
| 10 | Renault Austral | 4.7 | € 41,900 |
| 11 | Toyota C-HR | 4.7 | € 35,995 |
| 12 | Renault Captur | 4.9 | € 29,900 |
| 13 | Dacia Jogger | 5 | € 24,900 |
| 14 | Honda Civic e:HEV | 5 | € 39,990 |
| 15 | Lexus UX 300h | 5.2 | € 44,995 |
| 16 | Toyota Camry | 5.3 | € 41,995 |
| 17 | Ford Puma | 5.4 | € 30,490 |
| 18 | Honda HR-V e:HEV | 5.4 | € 36,990 |
| 19 | Nissan Juke | 5.4 | € 31,990 |
| 20 | Nissan Qashqai | 5.4 | € 42,990 |
| 21 | Opel Frontera | 5.5 | € 23,900 |
| 22 | Hyundai Tucson | 5.6 | € 41,995 |
| 23 | Citroën C5 Aircross | 5.7 | € 38,990 |
| 24 | Kia Sportage | 5.7 | € 42,495 |
| 25 | Opel Grandland | 5.8 | € 38,999 |
| 26 | Peugeot 3008 | 5.9 | € 44,490 |
| 27 | Volkswagen Passat Variant | 5.9 | € 46,990 |
| 28 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 6.2 | € 56,500 |
| 29 | Volvo XC40 | 6.7 | € 42,995 |
| 30 | Audi Q5 | 7.8 | € 64,950 |
| 31 | Volkswagen Touareg | 9.5 | € 79,990 |
WLTP is the official EU lab test, so the figures compare fairly between models — but your own consumption depends on speed, weather and load. This is a factual ranking of manufacturer figures, not buying advice; which car suits you is your call.
Translate a WLTP figure to your own driving with the real-vs-WLTP calculator.
No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: WLTP consumption: manufacturer figures (indicative). From-prices: indicative, no offers. We sell nothing and give no buying advice.. Reference date: 2026-05-18.