mpg

At its best, the four-cylinder Ranger gets an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined in both rear- and four-wheel drive.

The Colorado gets slightly lower estimates, with a base four-cylinder rated at 22 mpg combined for rear-wheel drive or 20 mpg combined for four-wheel drive.

Depending on the trim, its EPA-estimated combined average is a remarkable 49 to 53 mpg.

Its 42 mpg combined average trails the Niro’s, yet acceleration is stronger.

But when operating like a regular hybrid, it’s the most efficient on the list with an impressive combined rating of 54 mpg.