Most Reliable Hybrid Compact Cars for 2026
Reliability ratings for hybrid compact cars are calculated based on analyzing over 312 million vehicles to assess each model's long term durability.
How reliable is the hybrid compact car I want to buy? This question is top-of-mind for hybrid compact car shoppers, but with limited unbiased and free resources available to consult, it can be difficult to answer. iSeeCars's objective and data-driven Reliability Rating, based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, addresses this lack of information by calculating each hybrid compact car model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more. The hybrid compact cars on this page are organized by hybrid compact car segment and powertrain, allowing shoppers with any budget to find a reliable model.
The most reliable hybrid compact car is the Toyota Prius (hatchback) with a 8 out of 10 reliability score. The Honda Insight (hybrid) is the second most reliable hybrid compact car with a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The average reliability score for the hybrid compact car category is 7.3, with 2 models scoring above average for reliability. iSeeCars.com has ranked 5 hybrid compact cars based on their reliability scores, which represents the likelihood of a vehicle to reach a high mileage threshold on the odometer.
How reliable is the hybrid compact car I want to buy? This question is top-of-mind for hybrid compact car shoppers, but with limited unbiased and free resources available to consult, it can be difficult to answer. iSeeCars's objective and data-driven Reliability Rating, based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, addresses this lack of information by calculating each hybrid compact car model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more. The hybrid compact cars on this page are organized by hybrid compact car segment and powertrain, allowing shoppers with any budget to find a reliable model.
The most reliable hybrid compact car is the Toyota Prius (hatchback) with a 8 out of 10 reliability score. The Honda Insight (hybrid) is the second most reliable hybrid compact car with a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The average reliability score for the hybrid compact car category is 7.3, with 2 models scoring above average for reliability. iSeeCars.com has ranked 5 hybrid compact cars based on their reliability scores, which represents the likelihood of a vehicle to reach a high mileage threshold on the odometer.
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Reliability score
8.0
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 28550
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
2. Honda Insight (hybrid)
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Reliability score
7.6
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 25760
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
7.0
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 30595
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
7.0
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 29395
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
7.0
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 33775
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 24775
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.7
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
Toyota Prius Prime
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 32975
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 25450
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 23600
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 26800
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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How We Rank These Cars
The iSeeCars Reliability Rating indicates how dependable and long-lasting each vehicle is through a calculation of a vehicle's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.
Each vehicle is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest Reliability Rating. Vehicles within a given category are sorted to show the most reliable ones first. If two cars have the same ratings, the tie is broken by the higher overall iSeeCars Quality Score. iSeeCars displays comprehensive Quality Scores along with the Reliability Ratings for each model because multiple factors should be taken into account when buyers are seeking the best overall vehicle. Two of these factors are safety and resale value, both of which are included in the iSeeCars Quality Score system.
The overall iSeeCars Quality Score combines analyses of these three factors: reliability, resale value, and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 312 million vehicles as reported in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies. These two factors are combined with NHTSA and/or IIHS Safety Ratings to determine a car's Quality Score.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).