Buying an economical petrol car is not only about the purchase price! But also all additional costs such as maintenance, fuel and insurance. Take a look at our Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars! With the current high petrol prices, these are definitely worth considering.
1. Suzuki Celerio
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The Suzuki Celerio is an urban five-door car that is 3.60 metres long. Introduced in February 2014, it is considered Suzuki's smallest car and is an alternative to small city cars such as the Toyota Aygo, the Opel Karl or the Hyundai i10. The car distinguishes itself by its excellent use of the space on board: the boot holds 254 litres. This is worthy of a car from the B-segment and is also higher than that of its city rivals. The Suzuki Celerio is only available with a single three-cylinder 1.0 aspirated petrol engine. This engine develops 68 hp and a maximum torque of 90 Nm, which goes to the front through a five-speed manual transmission. The Suzuki Celerio has a consumption of 4.7 litres/100 km.
2. Hyundai Ioniq
The Hyundai Ioniq is a hybrid model that combines sporty feel, driving smoothness and consumption of 3.4 litres. It was presented at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and is the direct competitor of the Toyota Prius. The Hyundai Ioniq is 4.5 metres long, just over 1.6 metres wide and weighs just 1,254 kilograms. The first thing that surprises from the first few miles is the discreetness of the new hybrid vehicle. You can hear almost nothing in the Ioniq, even when the automatic gearbox is spinning the combustion engine around. On the one hand, the car is equipped with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine 'GDI' that delivers 103CV and 146 Nm of torque, while for support it has an electric motor of 43CV and 170 Nm of torque. The total power output is 141CV and petrol consumption is 4.1 litres/100 km. Thanks to the combination of both engines, this car achieves as low a fuel consumption as the Prius and that makes it a real threat to the Toyota hybrid.
3. Toyota Yaris Hybrid
A jury of 59 specialist journalists from all over Europe awarded the Toyota Yaris Hybrid named Car of the Year 2021. This electric hybrid is equipped with the fourth generation of Toyota's electric hybrid technology. This means driving with low emissions and remarkable fuel consumption: 4.8 litres/100km. The electric motor and combustion engine work together with the aim of efficient travel. On short city trips, you can drive most of the time in EV mode, i.e. 100% electric. The vehicle is equipped with a self-rechargeable battery that draws energy from braking or from the energy released by the combustion engine. So you don't need plugs for recharging. Low emissions, fuel saving, space optimisation, design, technology and safety are just some of the strongest points of this small economical car!
4. Nissan Pixo
The Nissan Pixo is a five-door, four-seater car, 3.6 metres long, launched in June 2009. It is a city car with an affordable price and an economical engine: a 1.0 three-cylinder with 65 hp at 6,000 rpm, which consumes 4.6 litres per 100 km and emits only 103 g/km of CO2. The consumption in the city is 5.3 litres. It has a five-speed manual transmission and optionally a four-speed automatic. This small economical car is basically the same as the Suzuki Alto. Both in design and finish it is a simple car but with a quality that is more than good for its segment. Striking options are air conditioning, ESP, metallic paint and curtain airbags.
5. Kia Niro
The Kia Niro combines qualities: it has a size (4.36 m) close to the Nissan Qashqai (4.38 m) and Peugeot 3008 (4.45 m) and is comfortable everywhere, even with the family. This small fuel-efficient car combines a 1.6-litre petrol engine with an electric one with a total of 141 hp. The hybrid model has a classic look, but is well thought out and well made. And the space reserved for passengers in the rear is very generous for a vehicle of this size. Apart from the economic aspect associated with lower consumption, buying a hybrid car remains an economically responsible act for many. The petrol consumption is estimated at 5.6 litres/100km. The other advantage remains the ability to drive quietly and without fuel from time to time. However, even when driving economically, it is difficult to exceed the 2 kilometres of autonomy in 100% electrically.
6. Toyota Prius
More than two decades ago, this vehicle was born as an alternative and now it has become a necessity to help the environment. Today, the Toyota Prius Hybrid thanks to an impressive fuel consumption of only 4.2 litres per 100 km is known as the most economical petrol car of this moment from Toyota. The 2020 Prius offers plenty of luggage space for sudden adventures or planned trips. If 65.5 cubic feet of space with 50 folding seats isn't enough to carry all your stuff, the luggage cross bars are available to help. And with its available AWD- e, the Prius helps you go as far as your imagination allows. With the available 11.6-inch HD multimedia screen and ideal musical accompaniment with Premium JBL® 51 Audio, you'll turn all your journeys into a true sensory adventure. And to take your driving experience to the next level, the available colour HUD projects important information onto the windscreen.
7. Daihatsu Cuore
The latest Daihatsu Core was launched in 2006. It has a length of barely 3.46 metres. This car is equipped with a front-wheel drive transverse engine. Similarly, the model is marketed in a hatchback body style with three and five doors. In Japan, the vehicle is marketed with a displacement limited to 660 cc, although in the case of the first two generations of the Daihatsu Cuore, the displacement drops to 550 cc. However, in European and Western countries, this small fuel-efficient car is still sold with engines up to 1,000 cc. Petrol consumption is estimated at 4.6 litres/100 km. The Daihatsu Cuore is a dream car: it is tough, reliable and gives you years of driving pleasure. Smart, elegant and remarkable are three characteristics that are mentioned in the description of the Daihatsu Cuore and that are confirmed by many satisfied drivers. The Cuore is the ideal family car, both spacious and comfortable. This means a great sense of safety and confidence for you as a driver.
8. Citroen C1
The Citroen C1 is a model with an urban character that was first launched in 2005. Developed thanks to the collaboration between the PSA Group and Toyota, the commercialisation of the second generation began in 2014. As an urban vehicle, the Citroën C1 is an excellent option thanks to its length of less than 3.5 metres and an interior sufficient for four passengers. The available equipment is enriched by new elements, such as the 7-inch touchscreen, keyless entry and start, a huge electric canvas roof on Airscape versions, the automatic city braking system and Lane Departure Warning. The engine range of this small fuel-efficient car includes an interesting 1.0 VTI with 68bhp of power that can be ordered with a manual gearbox or a robotic ETG with somewhat rough handling. The most performance-oriented option uses the 1.2 VTI with 82 CV and exclusively manual gearbox. The C1's light body moves with great ease and also consumes very little: 3.7 litres/100 km.
9. Toyota Corolla Hybrid
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is certainly not the most exciting. And certainly not the sportiest. But if you're looking for a trouble-free, fuel-efficient compact car that will last as long as you want it to, then the Toyota Corolla Hybrid is worth considering. The reality is that you don't buy a car like this for its dynamic performance, but for its ability to drive reliably and economically. With a single full tank, you can cover almost 1,000 kilometres. The car has an average consumption of 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres. Like all hybrid vehicles, the Corolla is more economical in the city than on the highway. Equipped with a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor, the vehicle has a total output of 121 PS. Add to that a tiny 1.3 kWh battery that allows for a very short electric drive, but mainly supports the petrol engine, and you can understand why consumption is so low. Since this is a traditional hybrid, note that most of the charging is done by recovering the braking energy, there is no need to plug in.
10. Škoda Citigo
Skoda chose a mini city car, the Citigo, to become the first 100% electric model in its history. With its 36.8 kWh battery, the Skoda Citigo-e iV can travel 265 km (WLTP) on one charge. Above all, it is one of the cheapest electric city cars on the market. The Citigo iV shares its technical underbelly with the Volkswagen e-Up and Seat e-Mii, which also have a 36.8 kWh battery, implying a range of 265 km in the WLTP cycle. With such capacity, this small fuel-efficient car with a fuel consumption of 4.4 litres/100 km can broaden its horizons beyond the city, especially since its relatively small batteries can be recharged to 80% in 1 hour on a high-speed terminal (40 kW) via the CCS (Combined Charging System) charger. On a wallbox, a comparable recharge takes 4 hours, and on an enhanced household socket (2.3 kW) in 12 hours and 37 minutes. Apart from some upholstery and specific instruments, the interior is similar to that of a Citigo Thermal. Aesthetically, the Citigo-e iV does not differ from its thermal sister. The luggage space has been retained: 250 litres are available. This can be increased to 923 litres when the bench is folded down.
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