The 2025 Toyota Prius is commonly recognized as the car with the lowest fuel consumption among mainstream models, with official EPA ratings of approximately 58 mpg city / 53 mpg highway and a combined rating near 56 mpg[2][5][4].
Other highly fuel-efficient cars in 2025 include:
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: 54 mpg city / 50 mpg highway[2][5].
- Honda Civic Hybrid: 55 mpg city / 49 mpg highway[2].
- Toyota Corolla Hybrid: 53 mpg city / 50 mpg highway[2][4].
- Kia Niro Hybrid: 49 mpg combined[1][5].
- Toyota Camry Hybrid: 52 mpg combined[1][3][4].
For those seeking even higher theoretical fuel economy, certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) such as the Toyota Prius Prime and the BMW 330e offer “MPGe” ratings well above 60 mpg—however, these figures are calculated differently and may not reflect real-world gasoline-only consumption[6][4]. For standard gasoline or traditional hybrid vehicles, the Prius retains its reputation as the current leader in low fuel consumption for 2025.
References
- [1] Most Fuel-Efficient Cars of 2025 – Kelley Blue Book
- [2] Most Fuel Efficient Cars 2025: Top 5 for Budget-Friendly Driving – Kunes Oak Creek
- [3] Top 11 Best Gas Mileage Cars of 2025 – Everlance
- [4] Cars with the Best Gas Mileage for 2025 – Car and Driver
- [5] Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars for 2025 – Autoblog
- [6] Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars to buy in 2025 – Cinch