10 Most Fuel Efficient Hybrids of 2016

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7. Chevrolet Volt

eMPG 35 City / 40 Hwy

The Chevrolet Volt’s gasoline-hybrid powertrain offers an impressive all-electric range of 53 miles. Once the battery begins to waver, the gas engine steps in to recharge the battery and keep you going. The total driving range of the Volt is 420 miles, which gives the volt a mpg equivalent of 35 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. The Volt is powered by an Atkinson-cycle inline 4-cylinder gas-electric engine that produces 101 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. Don’t let those seemingly low numbers fool you, the Volt has great acceleration. You won’t have any issues merging with traffic or passing when you need to. Handling is responsive and tight, the Volt is able to navigate winding roads with ease.