For the past four to five years, there have been much ado about gas/electric cars and the many benefits they could offer. Their popular regard has been compounded by the ever surging fuel prices and the concern for the environment. It seems that Hybrid powered vehicles are the solution to both. When you use a Hybrid vehicle, you contribute less to the thickening air pollution, plus you save a lot of money since they require less fuel, plus there are numerous tax credits being given by many states.

For these reasons, gas/electric vehicles have experienced a sharp boost in sales and more car manufacturers are joining the hybrid automobile arena with their own versions. For those who are planning to buy a hybrid car, the choices are numerous, that’s why you have to compare hybrids with one another to witness which one would go perfectly well with your needs.

Two of the top hybrid vehicle designers are the Japanese giant's Toyota and Honda. They are credited with producing many cutting edge technologies in the hybrid technology and their hybrid vehicles are the most acclaimed, most sought after and most awarded hybrids today.

Here we will compare the hybrid powered vehicles they are offering for 2007, these will include the Honda Accord Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Lexus GS 450H, Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Toyota Prius.

Their fuel effectiveness can be compared through their average consumption per mile in different situations, like; City Driving where the traffic is constantly stopping, Highway Driving where the engine can freely operate at maximum level and their joined average usage.

Miles Per Gallon - Average Miles Used Per Gallon of Fuel

· Honda Accord Hybrid - 28 MPG (city), 35 MPG (Highway) and 31 MPG (Joined Average)

· Honda Civic - 49 MPG (city), 51 MPG (Highway) and 50 MPG (Combined Average)

· Lexus GS 450H - 25 MPG (city), 28 MPG (Highway) and 26 MPG (Combined Average)

· Toyota Camry Hybrid - 40 MPG (city), 38 MPG (Highway) and 39 MPG (Incorporated Average)

· Toyota Prius - 60 MPG (city), 51 MPG (Highway) and 55 MPG (Coupled Average)

But before you just pick out the one with the highest MPG average, you still have to consider and compare a couple of aspects as well. This includes the fuel type. All of these vehicles use regular gasoline except for the Lexus which uses Premium Gasoline that is pricier.

Then you also have to compare the size class of each hybrid vehicle and their power plant size and liters. The Accord Hybrid is a midsize automobile with a 3 liter - 6 cylinder motor. The Civic Hybrid is a compact auto with a 1.3 liter - 4 cylinder motor. The Lexus is another compact vehicle with a 3.5 liter - 6 cylinder motor. The Camry Hybrid is a midsize sedan equipped with a 2.4 liter - 4 cylinder motor and the Toyota Prius is a compact car with a 1.5 liter - 4 cylinder power plant. The more powerful the engine is, the more fuel will be consumed.

Inasmuch as this aspects and others is needed when comparing hybrid vehicles. You have to put considerations to witness why there are differences. So before purchasing a hybrid powered car, compare first and do your research. Find one that would suit your needs and your personality best to get the perfect hybrid powered car for you.