Hybrid vehicles get the best mileage for the money. Miles per gallon in a hybrid vehicle depends on your driving habits. If you accelerate slowly and go drive no faster than the speed limit, 60 miles per gallon is not uncommon. However, if you floor it when the lights turns green and routinely drive over the speed limit, 40 miles per gallon is more reasonable of an expectation. Whether you buy a hybrid car or a hybrid SUV also affects mileage. Hybrid SUVs can get up to 30 mpg, which is low for a hybrid vehicle but great for a SUV.

Although hybrids are on top for MPG ratings, there are many great subcompact cars and compact cars that are a whole lot cheaper than hybrids. Many of these cars are in the upper 30s for MPG ratings. If the high price of a hybrid seems like too much, then you should consider checking out one of these more cost-effective alternatives. Some people don't even see much of a difference with hybrids. Depends on the how much you use your hybrid versus how much you use your gas powered engine. If you a person who rarely drives, you probably won't notice that much of a savings.