If I had to buy a hybrid...it would be the Honda Civic Hybrid. It's about the same size, has the same comfort level, might be a little slower but it has a 42MPG combined rating.
34MPG from a Hybrid Fusion seems a bit half-assed. Cars in the past were much more economical, but it seems that the whole world has forgotten about this.
For example, 1983 Honda Accord (1.8 I-4) was rated city 32/hwy 45. Granted, it was a lot lighter than nowaday cars, but what's wrong with that.
The Civic hybrid:
$23,650
40 City/45 Highway
110 BHP
123 lb-ft
Headroom front/rear inches -
39.4/37.4
Legroom front/rear inches - 42.2/34.6
Shoulder Room front/rear inches - 53.6/52.3
Hip Room front/rear - 51.9/51.0
Cargo Volume - 10.4 cu ft
Passenger Volume - 90.9 cu ft
Ford Fusion Hybrid
$27,270
156 hp, 136 lb-ft; AC permanent-magnet electric motor, 106 hp, 166 lb-ft; combined system, 191 hp
city/highway driving: 39/37 mpg (est)
Measurements based on the current Fusion:
Head room - 38.7/
37.8
Leg Room - 42.3/37.2
Shoulder Room - 57.4/56.5
Hip Room - 54.0/53.3
Cargo Volume - 15.8 cu ft
Passenger Volume - 100.4 cu ft
So the Ford is larger and more powerful. It has slightly decreased fuel economy but it's more of a drivers car. I think it looks better too.