True MPG: most efficient hybrid cars

These days, many drivers are thinking of going green, and if you don't fancy plugging in your next car, the next best thing is a hybrid car.

Most hybrid cars have an electric motor that works alongside a traditional combustion engine to help lower your fuel bills, especially if you mainly drive on urban roads. While most models use similar technology, the gap between the best and worst performers can be vast.

Here, we're using the results of our unique True MPG tests to reveal the hybrid cars that will cost you the least to run, as well as the models that – despite being hybrids – do relatively badly for efficiency.

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