Photos: Most fuel-efficient hybrid cars for 2014

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Photos of the 2014 hybrid cars that will get the most out of each gallon of gas.

For car shoppers looking for an eco-friendly new ride without spending a lot of green, AutoTrader.com’s expert editors are making the process a little easier by identifying the 11 most fuel-efficient 2014 models available today. The subcompact Toyota Prius c tops the non-plug-in fuel economy charts with a gas mileage rating of 50 mpg in combined city/highway driving. The excellent fuel economy figure, which includes a whopping 53 mpg for city driving, is made possible by a 1.5-liter hybrid 4-cylinder that puts out 99 horsepower. The Prius c starts below $20,000.

They’ve narrowed the list to cars that you don't have to plug in, which can be less expensive and more practical than plug-in models. The standard Toyota Prius is still on top when it comes to gas mileage. While its rating of 51 mpg in the city isn't quite as impressive as the smaller Prius c's 53 mpg, the standard Prius offers better highway mileage, and that leads to a tie in combined fuel economy. With a starting price of around $25,000, the Prius boasts an adequate 134-hp hybrid 4-cylinder along with a long list of standard equipment, ranging from automatic climate control to push-button starting, Bluetooth and a 6.1-inch touchscreen display.

The midsize Ford Fusion Hybrid returns an impressive 47 mpg in combined city and highway driving and starts at just over $27,000.

The newly released Honda Accord Hybrid, joins rivals Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry in the midsize hybrid market, starts at just under $30,000.

Updates for the 2014 model year helped push the compact Honda Civic Hybrid to 45 mpg in combined city and highway driving. The car retails around $25,000.

The Lincoln offers a more luxurious take on the popular Ford Fusion Hybrid but also starts at around $38,000.

This hatchback offers drivers a choice between two engines: a plug-in hybrid or a traditional, gas-powered 4-cylinder hybrid that returns 43 mpg in combined city and highway driving for under $26,000.

The Honda Insight may not be able to touch the Toyota Prius in fuel economy, but Honda's 5-door hybrid has the popular Toyota beat in one crucial area: price. The Insight boasts a base price of just $19,500 with shipping, placing it near the top of our list in terms of value.

The 5-door Lexus may offer the same engine as the popular Toyota Prius, but it boasts a different body, a more luxurious interior and improved handling for drivers interested in the occasional sporty jaunt. It also boasts a base price under $33,000.

The Toyota Prius v is the largest, most practical member of the Prius family. Its extra size means it's also the least efficient, offering only 42 mpg in combined city and highway driving. The base price is about $27,500.

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For car shoppers looking for an eco-friendly new ride without spending a lot of green, AutoTrader.com’s expert editors are making the process a little easier by identifying the 11 most fuel-efficient 2014 models available today. The subcompact Toyota Prius c tops the non-plug-in fuel economy charts with a gas mileage rating of 50 mpg in combined city/highway driving. The excellent fuel economy figure, which includes a whopping 53 mpg for city driving, is made possible by a 1.5-liter hybrid 4-cylinder that puts out 99 horsepower. The Prius c starts below $20,000.

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