Top 10 best hybrid city dwellers (2023)

Direction Korea with the Hyundai brand for its hybrid vehicle models. The Korean manufacturer Hyundai has not been unemployed in recent years either, now offering electrified vehicle ranges. The Hyundai Kona Hybrid 141 DCT6 Initial is the last outing with many engines and electrifications to the key. It has the particularity of having a powerful 141 horsepower engine, while displaying a top speed of up to 160 km/h. We also find there, alloys, a rear view camera, automatic air conditioning or active assistance. Rather not bad features for a car of 27,000 euros (metropolis price) to purchase.

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Many French people have chosen to change your car, but buying an electric car does not yet suit you, because the autonomy is too low, or you prefer to opt for a hybrid or rechargeable hybrid model which allows you to avoid all Electricity hassle, namely to recharge your car to roll. In France, the electric car and the hybrid car are already well established on the market and satisfy many customers. It is a question of choosing a less polluting vehicle and which can then drive in all circumstances (pollution peak, crime areas, areas with low emissions, or areas with limited traffic). Many cities put an obstacle to the circulation of the most polluting cars such as diesels, and this is how in the Grand Paris area the diesel cars will be prohibited for traffic in 2024.

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If we only talk about hybrid car, Here are the budgets to be expected to buy one of these models mentioned below. Note that there are financial aids to buy hybrid or rechargeable hybrid (conversion bonus and ecological bonus) including for a used car only on the condition of putting your old car at a discount.

Toyota Yaris Hybrid: from € 20,450;

Honda Jazz Hybrid: from € 21,990;

Renault Clio E-Tech Hybrid: € 23,400;

Toyota Corolla Hybrid from € 23,750;

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid from € 23,950;

Toyota Prius from € 27,950;

Top 10 best hybrid city dwellers (2023)

If it is now associated with most SUVs or compact sedans, thehybridization not yet have the side of the city dwellers. Not to mention Rechargeable hybrid engines nonexistent in the category. For what ? No doubt because the development of this technological being relatively expensive, manufacturers prefer to turn to models larger than city cars, with more interesting margins. Too bad, because the city cars seem to be perfectly adapted to receive a hybrid motorization allowing them to consume less fuel, to improve their power, but also to lower their rejection of CO2 in the atmosphere. Fortunately, several manufacturers – Renault, Honda, Fiat, or Mazda – still offer very good models of Hybrid city car. What are the Best small hybrid cars ? Here are our top 10 best city dwellers.

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Which hybrid city car cars to choose in 2023 ? Top 10 Comparison

It is not always easy to find it among all the offers of hybrid cars. That’s why Vivacar.FR reveals its selection of the 10 best hybrid city cars of the moment, classification which was established according to 8 criteria:

• Price
• Hybridization type
• Power
• Maximum speed
• Mixed consumption
• CO2 emission
• Chest volume
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1-Renault Clio e-tech 140: The best hybrid

• Price : 22,600 euros
• Type of hybridization: full hybrid
• Power : 140 hp
• Maximum speed: 180 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 4.3 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 96 g/km
• Chest volume: 254 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 9.5/10

The Best Seller of the Losange brand is available in hybrid. What a good idea ! The Clio E-Tech is undoubtedly the best proposal in the range: lower consumption than other models, improved accelerations, etc. The strengths of the Renault Clio- comfort, quality of finish, behavior- are still there, but in addition it can drive in 100% electric up to 45 km/h.

2- Honda Jazz 1.5 I-MMD E: HEV: Full hybrid with good value for money

• Price : 24,050 euros
• Type of hybridization: full hybrid
• Power : 109 CH
• Maximum speed: 175 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 4.5 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 102 g/km
• Chest volume: 304 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 9.5/10

The efficiency of hybridization translates perfectly into the Honda Jazz. Thanks to an electric block associated with a 4 -cylinder which feeds a second electric motor, the little Japanese with a small minivan look starts in electric mode and receives with each very appreciable power of power. The city car also offers real versatility and a very good habitability/congestion ratio.

3- Toyota Yaris 116 pm: The best little hybrid of the year 2020

• Price : 22,900 euros
• Type of hybridization: full hybrid
• Power : 116 CH
• Maximum speed: 175 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 3.8 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 87 g/km
• Chest volume: 286 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 9.5/10

The third representative of the trio of “real” full hybrid city dwellers, – with the Renault Clio and the Honda Jazz – is doing well thanks to its many qualities: numerous equipment from the basic finish, ultra low consumption, top road to top. Ancient representative of the category, the Toyota Yaris has evolved over time to remain one of the best hybrid city cars on the current market.

4 – Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI Hybrid: the large chest volume

• Price : 21,100 euros
• Type of hybridization: micro-hybridization
• Power : 100 hp
• Maximum speed: 188 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 5 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 114 g/km
• Chest volume: 352 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 9/10

Despite slightly comfortable comfort of the stars in the category, the Korean city car is not lacking in arguments to compete with the best: very nice space on board with a very large chest volume for a city car, infodivement system , etc. In addition, the Hyundai i20 hybrid offers excellent value for money/services/price.

5- Fiat 500 Hybrid (RED)

• Price : 19,190 euros
• Type of hybridization: micro-hybridization
• Power : 70 CH
• Maximum speed: 167 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 5.3 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 108 g/km
• Chest volume: 182 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 8.5/10

The Fiat 500 benefits from a light hybridization (or Mild-Hybrid city dweller) which allows it to improve its fuel consumption and its level of CO2 rejection, but not to evolve with the only electric motor. Nevertheless, this assistance to the heat engine offers the legendary Italian with a cute style, better driving pleasure.

6- Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid

• Price : 15,790 euros
• Type of hybridization: micro-hybridization
• Power : 83 CH
• Maximum speed: 180 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 4.8 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 106 g/km
• Chest volume: 265 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 8.5/10

The Suzuki Swift is one of the most versatile and affordable city dwellers on the market. In addition to its good quality/price ratio, the little Japanese, very well equipped as standard and pleasant to drive, offers well-controlled petrol consumption thanks to its micro-hybridized engine which delivers 83 hp.

7- Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid

• Price : 24,990 euros
• Type of hybridization: micro-hybridization
• Power : 125 hp
• Maximum speed: 200 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 5.1 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 116 g/km
• Chest volume: 362 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 8/10

The Ford Fiesta has been on our roads for over 40 years … without ever having really managed to win on a segment squatted by the French Renault Clio and other Peugeot 208. However, the latest generation of Fiesta, in particular this fiesta 1.0 ECOBOOST Hybrid, is petrice of qualities: successful design, good quality of finish, aid for the latest driving and efficient engine.

8- Mazda 2 1.5 CVT

• Price : 21,500 euros
• Type of hybridization: micro-hybridization
• Power : 115 hp
• Maximum speed: 200 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 5 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 113 g/km
• Chest volume: 255 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 8/10

The Mazda 2 is adorned with a new 115 hp Mild Hybrid engine particularly effective in terms of dynamism and consumption. Japanese city car is to be “Access Premium”. This is verified by its undeniable manufacturing quality, its driving pleasure, but also its prices ..

9- Fiat panda Hybrid: the good cheap plan

• Price : 13,700 euros
• Type of hybridization: micro-hybridization
• Power : 70 CH
• Maximum speed: 164 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 4.8 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 108 g/km
• Chest volume: 225 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 7.5/10

Fiat Panda Hybrid is the cheapest hybrid car on the market. A bit old -fashioned, the little Italian city dweller is nevertheless a very good choice for city dwellers in search of a little bulky car, but with beautiful habitability and a very pleasant engine.

10- Fiat City Cross Hybrid

• Price : 14,800 euros
• Type of hybridization: micro-hybridization
• Power : 70 CH
• Maximum speed: 155 km/h
• Mixed consumption: 5.4 l/100 km
• CO2 emission : 113 g/km
• Chest volume: 225 liters
• Note Vivacar.Fr : 7/10

The line of the Fiat Panda seems outdated ? No problem, Fiat has thought of you, with this City Cross Hybrid, with its high suspension, its driving position higher, and its SUV look. Like the Fiat Panda, it benefits from the 70 hp micro-hybrid engine that is little greedy in petrol.

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What is the best hybrid city car ?

According to our criteria -quality/price ratio, manufacturing quality, habitability, consumption, CO2 emissions, engine efficiency -, the best current hybrid city car is the Renault Clio e -tech, followed closely by the Honda Jazz and the Toyota Yaris.

What are the best small hybrid city car ?

Mini hybrid city dwellers are rare. Only the Fiat Panda Hybrid appears in our classification. This is an excellent choice for all those looking for a small, space -saving car for the city and displays very low petrol consumption.

What is the smallest hybrid car ?

The smallest hybrid car is the Toyota Yaris Hybrid, which is 3.93 meters long and 1.69 meters wide. It is equipped with a 1.5 -liter petrol engine and an electric motor, and it is able to travel around 56 km using its battery. It is also equipped with advanced safety technologies, such as cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

Which hybrid city car to choose in 2020 ?

There have been several city cars made up of hybrid technology in 2020, and the best option depends on individual needs and preferences. The most popular models in 2020 were the Toyota Yaris Hybrid, the Honda Jazz Hybrid, the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and the Hyundai Kona Hybrid. These vehicles offer advanced performance with reduced CO2 emissions, making ecological and ideal choices for saving fuel fuel.

Hybrid or electric city car ?

You want to obtain differences between the hybrid or electric city car ? Let’s discover together what characterizes them.

The hybrid city car is a car that combines a combustion engine and an electric motor to reduce its CO2 emissions. It offers softer driving and better energy efficiency, while having a low impact on the environment.

Electric city car is a car exclusively operating in electricity. It does not emit CO2 and is therefore very respectful of the environment. It is also very silent and its energy consumption is very low. It is therefore very effective and inexpensive for use.

The best option will depend on the individual needs and preferences of each driver.

What is the best hybrid car in automatic gearbox ?

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is considered one of the best hybrid cavities with automatic gearbox. It is very reliable and easy to drive, with a silent and very economical engine. It also offers excellent handling and good connectivity. In addition, it is very affordable from a price point of view.

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What a hybrid vehicle any brand to buy in 2022 ?

There are mainly four main categories of hybrid vehicles. These are micro-hybrids, light hybrids, 100 % non-rechargeable hybrids and rechargeable hybrids. The difference between these cars remains essentially their modes of transmission, recharging, fuel consumption and ecological properties. And moreover, concerning this last property, a hybrid vehicle must have a minimum of CO2 emissions. It must also be able to optimize the performance of the two engines to limit the energy consumption of the vehicle.

What are the best rechargeable and cheapest hybrid cars on the market ?

The difference between a rechargeable and non -rechargeable hybrid car is at the level of the battery. A rechargeable hybrid is equipped with a more or less large battery than its non -rechargeable counterpart. Designed at the base to respect, ecological standards, these cars thus allow you to save huge savings. In addition, as you guessed, these cars recharge only with specific stations after their uses via a charging station.

On the current market, you can get a small rechargeable hybrid car between 30,000 and 40,000 euros depending on its characteristics. The Renault Captur E-Tech Plug-in is undoubtedly the cheapest on the market offering less than 34,000 euros in certain dealerships. On the other hand, for an SUV with electric autonomy like the Ford Kuga 2.5 Duratech 225 horsepower, it takes about 40,000 euros.

What are the best hybrid and cheapest cars on the market currently ?

With the meteoric ascent of fuel prices on the market, the purchase of a hybrid turns out to be an excellent solution. In this article, we invite you to discover some models among the best cheapest hybrid cars on the market.

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Toyota remains the number one brand in terms of hybrid cars models and this for many years. This sector remains the keen hunting of the Japanese brand, which continues to offer many practical models. Depending on the current price trend, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid remains the cheapest hybrid model. Its characteristics: small steel rims, a reading of the traffic signs, connectivity, etc. This small hybrid car is offered to you from 21,400 euros (metropolis price).

The Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

With its 116 horsepower and a net price slightly exceeding 26,000 euros (metropolitan price), Toyota returns to us with the Yaris Cross Hybrid. This car is undoubtedly the 100 % hybrid vehicle the cheapest on the market. It adapts easily to urban requirements while being very easy to handle. With more than 4 m long, this SUV has a very attractive appearance with an excellent design. In addition, its features are just as interesting. There is an automatic starting system, a rear camera or an automatic gearbox regulator. Features highly appreciated by French motorists, not to mention the ecological bonus.

The Renault Clio E-Tech and the Renault Captur E-Tech

Renault is the famous of the manufacturer in France, the most prominent for hybrid cars in recent years. Without dethroning the Japanese giant, the French manufacturer offers very interesting and very practical vehicles with excellent value for money. The model, Clio E-Tech offers 145 horsepower at a very competitive price of less than 23,000 euros (metropolis price). We are not far from the price of a Toyota Yaris but the power of the engine offered by Renault is more important.

To this is added practical and very useful features which are greatly appreciated by French motorists. This is why, this hybrid model is often part of the top 2 of the best -selling cars in the territory. The second cheaper model offered by the famous French manufacturer is the Renault Captur E-Tech. It offers a motorization identical to that of the Clio, for equally interesting characteristics. For the Renault Captur E-Tech on the other hand, it takes 28,200 euros (metropolis price) to buy it.

Honda Jazz Hybrid

We come back to Japan with the Honda Jazz Hybrid Elegance I-MM ECVT with a displayed price of 23,000 euros (metropolis price) at the dealer. The model proposed by Honda is quite different from the hybrid vehicle formats to which we have been entitled so far. First, this Honda retains its monovolume appearance allowing to offer many more spaces to its owner. It is a format that has appealed less and less in recent years, but which does not have to be ashamed in terms of characteristics. However, do not hesitate to take a look to get your own idea about this family sedan.

Hyundai Kona Hybrid

Direction Korea with the Hyundai brand for its hybrid vehicle models. The Korean manufacturer Hyundai has not been unemployed in recent years either, now offering electrified vehicle ranges. The Hyundai Kona Hybrid 141 DCT6 Initial is the last outing with many engines and electrifications to the key. It has the particularity of having a powerful 141 horsepower engine, while displaying a top speed of up to 160 km/h. We also find there, alloys, a rear view camera, automatic air conditioning or active assistance. Rather not bad features for a car of 27,000 euros (metropolis price) to purchase.

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

We always stay in Korean manufacturer Hyundai with the Ioniq hybrid intuitive model. The motorization is the same as for the previous model, that is to say the 141 horsepower and the DCT6. On the features side, we note: a cruise control, active assistance, perimeter alarm, a reversing camera or the tactile multimedia system. It is also necessary to count on the rear parking assistance, automatic air conditioning or even leather sheath of the steering wheel. Finally, mixed consumption of the petrol block rush to 4.5 l; All for 28,000 euros (metropolis price).

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