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Use your driving pattern
City and highway consumption can differ substantially. Compare the same test cycle or your own observed figures, not a city figure for one car and a highway figure for another.
Hybrid cars · do the numbers
Is a hybrid worth it for your drive?
Compare hybrid and petrol fuel costs with your mileage, fuel price and purchase-price difference.
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Hybrid vs petrol: fuel-cost calculator
Use comparable real-world consumption figures. The result covers fuel only; taxes, maintenance, financing and resale value need separate comparison.
Annual fuel savings
Fuel-only payback (years)
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Calculate the price difference
Compare equivalent trims and the actual purchase price. Fuel savings are just one part of total ownership cost, especially if financing or insurance costs differ.
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Separate hybrid from plug-in
A plug-in hybrid depends on charging access and how often you drive electrically. This fuel-only tool is for a simple petrol comparison; it does not model electricity costs.
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