2026 Hybrid SUV Comparison

Seven three-row family haulers compared—find your perfect blend of efficiency, space, and capability

Hybrid Best Overall
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

Toyota Grand HighlanderHybrid / Hybrid MAX

$46,205+
36
MPG Combined
33.5"
3rd Row Leg
97.5
Cargo Cu.Ft.
Best 3rd-row space Best efficiency 362 hp MAX option 5,000 lb towing (MAX)
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Hybrid Best Power
2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Hyundai PalisadeHybrid (NEW 2026)

$44,160+
32
MPG Combined
329
Horsepower
86
Cargo Cu.Ft.
Best power/efficiency combo Premium interior 4,000 lb towing 619 mi range
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Plug-In Hybrid Most Refined
2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

Mazda CX-90PHEV

$50,495+
56
MPGe
26
EV Miles
75
Cargo Cu.Ft.
Luxury-like interior Ventilated seats std 323 hp combined Smaller cargo
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Hybrid
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Toyota HighlanderHybrid

$43,420+
35
MPG Combined
28"
3rd Row Leg
84.3
Cargo Cu.Ft.
Excellent efficiency AWD standard 243 hp Tight 3rd row
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Gas Only
2026 Subaru Ascent

Subaru AscentTouring / Onyx

$39,310+
23
MPG Combined
31.7"
3rd Row Leg
86.5
Cargo Cu.Ft.
AWD standard ALL trims Best value entry 5,000 lb towing No hybrid option
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Gas Only Most Space
2026 Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen AtlasSE / SEL / SEL Premium

$39,310+
21
MPG Combined
33.7"
3rd Row Leg
96.6
Cargo Cu.Ft.
Biggest cargo space Ventilated seats ALL trims 269 hp turbo No hybrid option
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4xe PHEV Avail. Best Towing
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

Jeep Grand Cherokee4xe (2-Row Only)

$62,585+
56
MPGe
25
EV Miles
6,200
Tow Lbs
Best towing capacity Off-road capable 375 hp combined 2-row only (no 3rd row)
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Quick Spec Comparison

Vehicle MSRP (Hybrid) MPG/MPGe HP 3rd Row Cargo (Max) Towing Cooled Seats
Grand Highlander Hybrid $46,205 36 MPG 245-362 33.5" 97.5 cu.ft. 3,500-5,000 Platinum only
Palisade Hybrid $44,160 32 MPG 329 31.4" 86 cu.ft. 4,000 Limited+
Mazda CX-90 PHEV $50,495 56 MPGe 323 30.4" 75 cu.ft. 3,500 All trims
Highlander Hybrid $43,420 35 MPG 243 28" 84.3 cu.ft. 3,500 Limited+
Subaru Ascent $39,310 (gas) 23 MPG 260 31.7" 86.5 cu.ft. 5,000 Touring
VW Atlas $39,310 (gas) 21 MPG 269 33.7" 96.6 cu.ft. 5,000 All trims
Grand Cherokee 4xe $62,585 56 MPGe 375 N/A (2-row) 70.8 cu.ft. 6,200 Limited+
Note: All prices are starting MSRPs for 2026 model year and exclude destination charges. Specifications may vary by trim level. Ford Explorer Hybrid has been discontinued for consumer sales.

Created February 2026 • Data sourced from manufacturer websites