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For the year 2009 there is a wide variety of new hybrid cars to choose from. There are different ways to put all the models in categorically form for comparison. The following is by fuel mileage.

For the consumer that is looking for the best fuel economy from their hybrid car, there are two models to choose that rate between 40 and 50 mpg:
1) Toyota Prius is equipped with a 1.5L engine with fuel economy at 45-city, 48-highway, and retail price of $22,000 – $24,270.
2) Honda Civic is equipped with a 1.3L engine with fuel economy at 40-city, 45-highway and retail price of $23,650.

If the consumer would like more choices but still receive relative good fuel economy there at 4 different models to choose from that rate between 30 and 40 mpg:
1) Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a 2.4L engine with fuel economy at 22-city, 30-highway, and retail price of $21,605 – $26,880.
2) Nissan Altima is equipped with a 2.5L engine with fuel economy at 33-city, 35-highway, and retail price of $26,650.
3) Saturn Aura is equipped with a 2.4L engine with fuel economy at 26-city, 34-highway, and retail price of $26,240.
4) Toyota Camry is equipped with a 2.4L engine with fuel economy at 33-city, 34-highway, and retail price of $26,150.

This class still provides an increase in fuel economy but size and performance is not compromised to achieve it. These cars get between 20 and 30 mpg:
1) Lexus GS450H is equipped with a 3.5L engine with fuel economy at 22-city, 25-highway, and retail price of $56,400.
2) Lexus LS600h is equipped with a 5.0L engine with fuel economy at 20-city, 22-highway, and retail price of $105,885.

All of these hybrid cars come with a variety of options and accessories. But from looking at the cars above and the engines offered, except for the Toyota Prius, there is a direct correlation between engine size and fuel mileage. The Toyota hybrid system statistically has the advantage. So chose your new hybrid car with what you feel is your priority.