Cars with the lowest fuel consumption
The cost of fuel in today's market is steadily rising, so for many car owners, the question of how to reduce this expense item is in the back of their minds. No matter how hard you try, the most effective way is to buy a car with a reasonable appetite. That is why the most economical cars are becoming a real hit in the domestic market.
Car manufacturers are well aware of current market trends, so they try to offer affordable and high-quality options. Today you can find petrol and diesel versions of the car, consuming 3-5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers on the motorway. And we are not talking about hybrids here, this is a real internal combustion engine, but equipped with additional units that allow you to get more power from a smaller volume and thereby significantly save fuel.
It is especially pleasant that in the segment of economical engines, the traditional leadership of diesel engines is violated by gasoline engines. Options from Ford, Peugeot, Citroen, Toyota, Renault and other well-known manufacturers are especially good. But diesel engine manufacturers do not stand still, offering more and more new design solutions. The more interesting will be our rating, compiled by the popularity and efficiency of cars.
The most economical gasoline engines
Choosing the most economical car starts with the type of engine. Traditionally, diesel engines are considered more economical options, but in the domestic market they are less in demand than gasoline modifications. Therefore, the top 10 economical gasoline cars you can buy from us will be useful to most motorists who want to reduce the operating costs of their car.
1 Smart Fortwo
Double Smart Fortwo is considered the most economical gasoline car in the world. Its one-liter engine produces 71 horsepower, and there is also a 90-horsepower variant with a 0,9-liter supercharger. Both engines consume 4,1 liters of AI 95 per 100 km, which is a record for a production car. The power is sufficient to make the car feel comfortable in city traffic, the 190-liter trunk is sufficient to carry small loads.
2 Peugeot 208s
This small car comes with several types of engines, but the most economical one is the 1.0 hp 68 three-cylinder unit. It's a tough and nimble little car that starts well at traffic lights and has a roomy hatchback body that explains its popularity. At the same time, it consumes only 4,5 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers in the combined cycle, and on the motorway, you can achieve a consumption of 3,9 liters per hundred kilometers.
3 Vauxhall Corsa
Another small hatchback, the Opel Corsa, in its most economical version, is equipped with a 1.0 hp three-cylinder 90 petrol engine. It is an extremely practical vehicle for city driving or long distance travel. On the road, the car will consume 4 liters of gasoline, while the average fuel consumption is 4,5 liters of AI 95 gasoline.
4 Skoda Rapid
Rapid is the budget version of Skoda. It comes with a range of economical, powerful and reliable engines. For motorists looking to lower the cost of the car, the range includes a 1,2-liter four-cylinder engine that develops a decent 90 horsepower. As a result, the car handles well on the road, has good dynamic characteristics, a roomy interior and trunk volume, slightly inferior to the popular Skoda Octavia 1 liter. At the same time, the average consumption is 4 liters of gasoline per 4,6 kilometers.
5Citroen C3
French manufacturer Citroen offers a full-size C3 hatchback with an 82-horsepower 1.2 engine. Attractive design, roomy interior and trunk, dynamics and excellent handling make this car a popular choice for both young and experienced drivers. Fuel consumption in this configuration is 4,7 liters per 100 km.
On the motorway in economy mode, you can accelerate to 4 liters, which is an excellent indicator for such a fairly small car.
6 Ford Focus
Ford Focus, popular in our country, offers an economical modification with a one-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost gasoline engine. It develops 125 hp, which is enough to provide decent dynamics both in the city and on the freeway. The hatchback body is roomy and practical, which is one of the reasons for its popularity among motorists. At the same time, fuel consumption in combined mode is only 4,7 liters of gasoline per 100 km.
7 Volkswagen Passat
The mid-size Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI sedan is extremely popular in its home market. Affordable price, excellent performance of 150 horsepower, comfortable interior with a roomy trunk - this is not a complete list of its advantages. A new generation of gasoline engines with excellent traction and reliability provides economical fuel consumption - an average of 4,7 liters of AI 95.
It also has a drawback - the engine takes oil quite actively, the level of which must be constantly checked.
8 Go to Rio
Kia Rio B-class sedans and hatchbacks are known for their efficiency and practicality, and the related model Hyundai Solaris with 1.4 and 1.6 engines can boast of the same. Among the lineup, the Kia Rio hatchback with a 1.2 petrol engine with 84 hp stands out.
This is more than enough for a quiet ride around the city and the motorway, with an average fuel consumption of 4,8 liters of ninety-fifth gasoline. For comparison, modifications with a 1.4 engine already consume 5,7 liters, which is a lot for a year.
9Volkswagen Polo
Another representative of the VAG concern is the Volkswagen Polo hatchback with a 1.0 engine with a power of 95 hp. This is a popular model in our country, which combines the practicality of a family car with dynamics and excellent driving performance. Even this engine is enough to make the car feel good on the highway and in city mode. And in the combined cycle, it consumes only 4,8 liters of gasoline.
10 Renault Logan and Toyota Yaris
Our rating is completed by two models with the same average fuel consumption - 5 liters of gasoline per 100 km. These are Toyota Yaris and Renault Logan, both of which are very popular. The Japanese hatchback is equipped with a 1,5-liter engine. This is the largest engine in our 111 hp pickup lineup.
The use of the latest technology has resulted in high power and reliability, as well as excellent fuel economy.
The designers of Renault Logan went the other way - they created a three-cylinder unit with a volume of 0,9 liters and a capacity of 90 horsepower, which is quite enough even for such a roomy car, especially considering its efficiency.
TOP of the most economical diesel cars
The diesel engine is initially more economical and has more torque, which is why it was very popular in Europe until recently. Only after a series of environmental scandals, the interest of drivers in them weakened. In the domestic market, these cars are less in demand than gasoline ones, but there are more and more of them with each city, so the rating of the most economical diesel cars will be of interest to many potential buyers.
1 Vauxhall Corsa
Opel Corsa with a 1,3-liter engine is rightfully considered the most economical diesel car that you can buy on the domestic market. Thanks to the turbocharger, it develops 95 horsepower, which gives this small car a sporty character. So, he has a comfortable spacious interior, a decent trunk, good handling. At the same time, it consumes an average of only 3,2 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km.
2 Citroen C4 Cactus and Peugeot 308
The French manufacturer managed to create an original and economical small crossover Citroen C4 Cactus. It caught the attention of young people thanks to its beautiful design with interesting protective panels that protect not only the sills and fenders, but also the sides of the car. Economical 1.6 BlueHDi diesel engine with 92 hp attracted the attention of older drivers, the average fuel consumption is 3,5 liters per hundred.
The five-door hatchback Peugeot 308, equipped with the same diesel engine and more suitable for city driving, has similar performance.
3 Go to Rio
The Kia Rio sedan and hatchback, popular in our market, are most often found with gasoline power units. Diesel modifications are ordered separately, and the most economical option comes with a 75-horsepower 1.1 engine.
The high-torque engine pulls well, and the interior and chassis are familiar to the local motorcyclist. In the combined cycle, the car consumes only 3,6 liters per 100 kilometers, and on the motorway you can keep within 3,3 liters of diesel fuel.
4 BMW 1 Series
Among the premium brands, the most economical is the BMW 1 Series, the youngest member of the popular line. It is available in two- and five-door versions. In the most economical version, it is equipped with a 1,5-liter engine with 116 hp. It provides excellent dynamics, the car is well controlled, quite roomy and very comfortable.
In combined mode, this car will consume only 3,6 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers. Interestingly, the more popular BMW 5 with a 2.0 diesel and 190 hp. consumes only 4,8 liters, so the power unit of the Bavarian manufacturer in this series is one of the most economical in its class.
5 Mercedes A-class
Another premium car manufacturer offers an economical variant of the Mercedes A-Class, voted Car of the Year in its category. Despite the name of the brand, the car is quite affordable, and the Stuttgart engineers and designers managed to combine the sportiness and increased comfort that are characteristic of these brands.
The car is equipped with a range of several petrol and diesel engines. The most economical is a 1.5 diesel with a capacity of 107 horsepower. It has good dynamics, reliability and consumes only 3,7 liters of fuel per 100 km.
6 Renault Logan and Sandero
Renault Logan sedan and Renault Sandero hatchback are very popular due to their reliability, spaciousness, cross-country ability and adapted suspension. Car enthusiasts especially like the spacious trunk and durability of these models. Today it is available in an economical 1.5 diesel version with 90 hp. and an average fuel consumption of 3,8 liters per hundred kilometers.
7 Seat Leon
The rating of the most economical diesel engines cannot do without a representative of the VAG concern, represented by the increasingly popular Seat Leon model. This is a bright representative of the Golf class with all its advantages - excellent driving performance, chassis reliability and comfortable interior.
The most economical modification is equipped with a 1,6-liter, 115-horsepower diesel engine, which in combined mode consumes 4 liters of fuel per 100 km.
8 Ford Focus
One of the country's market leaders, the compact Ford Focus is offered in all popular body styles, including sedan, hatchback and station wagon. Excellent handling, acceptable dynamics, tuned suspension, reliability - these are the reasons for the popularity of this car. Today you can find an economical option with a 1.5 diesel engine developing 95 horsepower.
Thanks to excellent dynamics, the average Ford Focus in this modification consumes 4,1 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers.
9 Volvo V40 Cross Country
The Swedish manufacturer stands out for its concern for the environment and is famous for its environmentally friendly diesel engines. One of the most coveted options is the Volvo V40 Cross Country. This is a roomy, practical and safe car that feels equally good both on the road and off-road. It handles snow-covered roads especially well, which is appreciated by northern motorists.
It is equipped with a 2.0 horsepower 120 engine that consumes just 4 liters per 100 kilometers on the combined cycle, and on the motorway, diesel fuel consumption can be limited to 3,6 liters.
10 Skoda Octavia
Another representative of VAG, which closes the rating of the most economical diesels, is the Skoda Octavia with a 2.0 TDI diesel. This popular liftback has good handling, a comfortable interior and a large trunk, making it the perfect family car. The downsized engine is reliable and consumes just 4,1 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km on the combined cycle.
Conclusion
Modern technology allows internal combustion engines to extract more and more power with a minimum volume. Traditionally, more economical diesel engines are more demanding on fuel quality and handling, so our motorists prefer gasoline modifications. But even these power units today have become much more economical - you can find versions with a fuel consumption of 4-6 liters per 100 km. When choosing, however, it should be borne in mind that turbocharged options have less mileage before overhaul.
We see a real war for the consumer among modern manufacturers, among the traditionally economical models there are many Japanese ones - Toyota, Nissan, Honda offer new technical solutions. Korean brands are gaining popularity, moving into the premium segment. Do not forget about domestic models, such as Lada Vesta, and there is also a growing interest in Chinese cars.
