True MPG: most efficient hybrid cars
Petrol prices are high right now, but fortunately our independent tests show what MPG you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal the best-performing hybrids we've ever tested...
The official MPG figures published in sales brochures can tempt you into buying a particular car, but those results are often misleading. So, What Car? carries out its own True MPG tests that reveal the sort of fuel economy you can expect in real-world use.
To ensure accuracy and repeatability, we use strictly controlled conditions, with the tests simulating a mix of town, rural and motorway driving.
As a result, they reflect what's achievable if you’re driving gently and sticking to speed limits but aren’t resorting to any unrealistic fuel-saving techniques.
In this slideshow, we count down the top 10 hybrids we've tested that you don't have to plug in, and reveal the top performer.
Best hybrid cars you don't have to plug in
Like the idea of a hybrid, but don't want to faff around with power cables? If so, these are the top 10 cars for you. We also name the models that look good on paper but are actually best avoided
