Buyer's Best Choice 4

Nowadays there is a general tendency to strive for efficiency and careful use of resources. Against this background, many car manufacturers are improving engines and transmissions, creating hybrids, etc. Our rating is dedicated to just such vehicles - the most economical. For the convenience of the reader, the review has been divided into several popular categories, and the position of a particular model is based on information from the manufacturer, service centers and owners who have data verified by their own experience.

The most economical small cars

Small dimensions, light weight and high efficiency make cars of this class the most preferred means of transportation on busy city highways. The category presents the most economical models that can be purchased on the primary market in Russia.

4 Renault Logan

High popularity in Russia
Country: France
Average price: 554,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.2

• urban cycle – 8.5;
• suburban cycle – 5.6;
• mixed cycle – 7.0.

Renault Logan was rightfully included in the top of our rating. This car, having appeared on the Russian market, immediately gained popularity among consumers for its affordability, reliability of units and build quality. In addition, although not the most, but still economical gasoline engine (especially compared to domestic cars) became one of the reasons for such a loyal attitude. Logan has an inexpensive, but quite spacious and roomy interior, which allows this passenger vehicle to be used not only for transporting passengers, but also for solving a huge range of everyday tasks of a domestic or commercial nature.

3 Ford Fiesta 1.6 l

The most reliable
Country: USA
Average price: 795,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 8.4;
• suburban cycle – 4.5;
• mixed cycle – 5.9.

The gasoline engine (105 hp) of this passenger car is not only reliable (like all other engines of this company), but also economical enough to become a worthy representative of its brand at the top of our rating. Compact and maneuverable, this car can accelerate to hundreds in just 11.4 seconds. The updated model has become more comfortable and high-tech, and changes in appearance have given it completely new features. The presence of intelligent and passive safety systems, a comfortable and surprisingly spacious interior.

2 Volkswagen Jetta VI TDI 2.0 l

Best power and torque characteristics
Country: Germany
Average price: 735,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 7.5;
• suburban cycle – 5.7;
• mixed cycle – 6.6.

A typical representative of middle-class cars, a four-door sedan with a two-liter TDI engine offers motorists good fuel consumption figures, (quite standard) 140 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. Despite the rather high price in its class, it is in stable demand on the Russian market, but it cannot be called the best-selling. The high cost of maintenance has an impact, and gasoline “Koreans” are slowly but surely gaining market share.

This summary table clearly demonstrates the fuel consumption parameters of passenger cars that took part in our rating. The figures were obtained from open sources and are in no way a standard (many measurements were not carried out in laboratory conditions, using fuel from different suppliers)

Car make	Fuel consumption, l/100 km
			Mixed
Ford Fiesta 1.6 l
Volkswagen Jetta VI TDI 2.0 l
Peugeot 208 1.0 l
Hyundai Solaris 1.6 l
Skoda Octavia 1.4 l TSI
Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI
Audi A6 2.0TFSI
Mercedes A-class 1.5 l
Toyota Prius 1.8 l
Audi A6 3.0 55 TFSI quattro S tronic
PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID

1 Peugeot 208 1.0 l

The safest
Country: France
Average price: 678,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 5.1;
• suburban cycle – 3.3;
• mixed cycle – 4.3.

A small, elegant car with a three-cylinder gasoline engine consumes very little fuel, which cannot but please its owners. An excellent car for maneuvering in a congested city with traffic - it’s easier to park, and it will drive in fairly narrow places. The car has a “fresh”, youthful look and a sufficient level of comfort in the interior space. The presence of high-level active auxiliary and passive safety systems allowed Euro NCAP to award the Peugeot 208 all 5 stars, which is very cool for a small and economical car.

The most economical middle class cars

Cars in this category have a sufficient level of comfort and are in greatest demand on the market. Modern power plants allow these models to be as economical as representatives of the small class.

4 Hyundai Solaris 1.6 l

Optimal price-quality ratio
Country: South Korea
Average price: 842,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 8.0;
• suburban cycle – 4.8;
• mixed cycle – 6.0.

The most optimal model in terms of overall configuration. According to manufacturers, the new Hyundai Solaris with a six-speed manual transmission and 1.6-liter engine consumes about six liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. For comparison, the same model with a 1.4 engine has fuel consumption of 5.7 liters under the same conditions. Let's add to this indicator the general popularity of both the company and the model itself, complement this magnificence with a relatively low price in the class - and we have a future sales leader in Russia.

3 Skoda Octavia 1.4 l TSI DSG

Buyer's Best Choice
Country: Czech Republic
Average price: 1,005,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 6.4;
• suburban cycle – 4.7;
• mixed cycle – 5.3.

It just so happens that the most economical model of the new Skoda has a seven-speed robotic gearbox and a turbocharged gasoline engine. In this configuration, the 1.4-liter engine produces up to 150 horsepower, and fuel consumption per hundred in the combined cycle does not exceed 5.3 liters. The cost of such a “miracle” from dealers is more than a million. With moderate driving, the car will be a good vehicle for the city, but it is not recommended to “hurricane” it - how long the seven-speed robot will last in this case, one can only guess.

2 Kia Rio 1.6 l

Optimal combination of performance and efficiency
Country: South Korea
Average price: 849,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 7.0;
• suburban cycle – 4.8;
• mixed cycle – 5.9.

A complete clone of the Hyundai Solaris in terms of engine characteristics and average price level, which, however, shows slightly better gas mileage results. Even if the difference between them is not so significant (only 0.1 liters per hundred kilometers) and does not provide much gain even in the long term, dry statistics require an honest display. Both models have a lot of fans in Russia, so talking about dominance of one over the other in a single component, and not in general, is a rather stupid idea.

1 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI

The most economical
Country: Germany
Average price: 1,499,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 5.0

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 6.1;
• suburban cycle – 4.4;
• mixed cycle – 5.1

The most economical car in the category is highly popular in Russia and deservedly leads the top of this category. The model with a gasoline engine is characterized by ease of operation and low cost of service, offering its owner the highest possible comfort and safety for the money spent. A car with a conservative design and high build quality is a good alternative to many more prestigious models.

The most economical luxury cars

The main difference between luxury cars and the mid-segment is their visual qualities and comfort parameters. Representatives of this class are not always equipped with more powerful engines, which, by the way, they do not need. The main goal of such cars is to look respectable and instill in others a feeling of envy or genuine interest in the person inside the cabin.

4 BMW 520D

The most "frisky"
Country: Germany
Average price: RUB 3,590,000.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 7.4;
• suburban cycle – 5.5;
• mixed cycle – 6.2.

The unexpected, at first glance, appearance of the BMW 5 Series in our rating is more than justified by such indicators. With a weight of 2200 kg, and a fairly frisky “disposition” characteristic of this model of an elite car, its fuel consumption is only slightly higher than that of small cars. At the same time, we have before us an elite class sedan already in its seventh generation, with a spacious and comfortable interior. There is no need to describe all the advantages - this passenger car has plenty of them. And, despite the fact that 190 hp is hidden under the hood, the BMW 520D can be considered an economical car worthy of being at the top of our rating.

3 Mercedes A-class 1.5 l

"Rich" equipment. Corporate executive look
Country: Germany
Average price: RUB 2,031,000.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 5.7;
• suburban cycle – 3.1;
• mixed cycle – 3.9.

Someone may consider this car a “diesel misunderstanding” that fell into the head of the chief engineer of the Mercedes-Benz concern. But we know that the lion's share of the money paid for the right to own a car goes towards excellent quality and signature design. In principle, 90 horses and 240 Nm of torque are enough for driving around the city in farce mode, but you shouldn’t expect much from them. But the consumption is pleasing: when driving in the combined cycle, it is only 3.9 liters per “hundred square kilometer”. Decent numbers for a decent executive car.

2 Mazda 6 2.0 l

Optimal balance of characteristics
Country: Japan
Average price: 1626000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 8.0;
• suburban cycle – 5.3;
• mixed cycle – 6.5.

Eco-friendly, dynamic, stylish - these are just a small part of the epithets that the Mazda 6 deserves. A full-fledged executive car with a daring sporty character spends as much in the combined cycle as the leader of this category, provided that under the hood there is a two-liter engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower forces, and gears are switched through an automatic transmission. The cost of the model is optimal for current realities, especially for a car of this class.

1 Audi A6 2.0TFSI

The best combination of power and efficiency
Country: Germany
Average price: RUB 4,375,000.
Rating (2019): 5.0

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 8.3;
• suburban cycle – 5.4;
• mixed cycle – 6.5.

The executive sedan from Audi is deservedly one of the three most economical cars. An impressive 180 horsepower produced by a turbocharged two-liter engine, coupled with a manual gearbox, consumes only 6.5 liters of gasoline in the combined cycle. Yes, such a car can cost a pretty penny to maintain, but if money is not a problem for you, this is the option that is worth paying attention to.

The most economical hybrid cars

Cars in this category, in addition to modern internal combustion engines, have electric motors that make it possible to minimize fuel consumption and significantly reduce environmental pollution. In addition, hybrids are more dynamic due to the ability to simultaneously use the torque of two power plants.

3 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID

Most luxurious in the category
Country: Germany
Average price: RUB 7,652,000.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 2.5;
• suburban cycle – 2.5;
• mixed cycle – 2.5

These flow readings were recorded under conditions close to ideal, and in real life they are, of course, higher. The main thing is that the battery is charged. Having all-wheel drive and a 462 hp gasoline engine. p., PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID truly surprises with something completely different. The quick start mode, using both power plants, is capable of accelerating the car to hundreds in just 4.6 seconds! The electric component of the hybrid made the car 320 kg heavier, and the luggage compartment had to be reduced by 95 liters to hide the electric battery. In addition to the high level of comfort and safety, the owner can also enjoy the benefits of steering with a rear steering axle as an additional option.

2 Audi A6 3.0 55 TFSI quattro S tronic

High level of safety and comfort
Country: Germany
Average price: from RUB 3,995,000.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 9.1;
• suburban cycle – 5.5;
• mixed cycle – 6.8.

This is an excellent indicator for a vehicle whose gross weight is 2.4 tons. Economical fuel consumption is not the only advantage of the Audi A6 3.0 hybrid. A distinctive feature of this car can be considered a completely silent and rapid start. This monster is capable of “passing” a hundred in just 5.1 seconds! The combination of the efforts of a gasoline engine with a turbine and an electric motor (Boost mode) during high-speed maneuvering can amaze the most experienced drivers. The AUDI lineup has always been distinguished by high quality electronics and safety systems, and the hybrid is no exception. And it’s not even worth talking about the level of comfort - for this brand of car, the convenience and safety of the driver and passengers have always been and remain one of the traditional components.

1 Toyota Prius 1.8 l

The best combination of characteristics among hybrid cars
Country: Japan
Average price: 1925000 rub.
Rating (2019): 5.0

Estimated fuel consumption (l/100 km):

• urban cycle – 3.1;
• suburban cycle – 2.9;
• mixed cycle – 3.0.

A legendary car from a Japanese automaker that changed the world with its appearance. Skipping a brief history, the Prius is the world's first hybrid car. Until some point, the impossible combination of a 1.8-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor-generator gave people an expensive, unusual and wonderfully economical hatchback. When driving in mixed road conditions, it consumes only three liters of gasoline. Of course, over time, competitors have begun to creep into previously unexplored niches, but the Prius still holds its own well.

In modern economic conditions, you have to save on almost everything. And as you know, one of the most significant items in the expense column is a car. Some household tricks like correct tire pressure or improved aerodynamics can help save an extra half a liter. But still this is not serious. To truly save money, it is important to choose the right car from the beginning.

In 2017, choosing the most fuel-efficient car has become much easier than it was ten or twenty years ago. As before, the leading positions in the ranking of “the most economical and inexpensive car” are occupied by small cars. However, now on this list you can find crossovers and even sports cars (for example, Porsche Panamera).

In this regard, when choosing an economical car, you can now focus not only on gasoline consumption , but also according to other parameters, such as respectability, power and others. This is especially true when choosing a car in Russia . Although our people want to choose the most economical car, they are not ready to drive only an ugly car. Therefore, we will try to consider all the options for a modern economical car.

Urban runabouts

Small engine volumes and small dimensions are the foundation on which economical city cars have traditionally rested. Moreover, in this case, the weak engine and dimensions are not a disadvantage.

With small dimensions, the car is much easier to drive. In addition, it is easier to move around in urban areas and easier to find a parking space. And such a car will be cheaper in price. Let's try to figure out which car is better in terms of fuel consumption in Russia.

One of the first cars in terms of efficiency is the Citroen C1. Its consumption in city traffic is five and a half liters. Despite the fact that this is a French brand, these machines are assembled in the Czech Republic.

A full Citroen C1 tank holds 78 liters of fuel. The manufacturers themselves recommend operating the car on A95 gasoline. This machine can comfortably accommodate four adults at the same time.

The cost of a five-year-old used Citroen C1 fluctuates around 250-300 thousand rubles. A new car from the showroom will cost about 600 thousand.

Having filled the tank full once, you can travel 764 km without any problems. The car is designed for four people. Trunk volume is 883 liters. This model refutes the myth about weak small cars. Honda Jazz accelerates to one hundred kilometers in just 11.4 seconds. The cost of this used car fluctuates around 300-400 thousand rubles.

The Aveo is slightly larger in size than previous models. And fuel consumption is slightly higher and amounts to 6.6 liters per hundred kilometers. This car is designed for five people.

Trunk volume is 501 liters. The car is more suitable for young people. The only disadvantage we can note is poor sound insulation. The minimum price for a new car is 507 thousand. On the secondary market, the price of 2006 will be about 200 rubles.

This car is in first place among urban small cars. With an engine power of one liter, the average consumption is 4.3 liters, and the minimum is only 3.9.

Compact, well-thought-out design makes this car stand out among many others in city traffic. One tank is enough for 740 km. Acceleration from zero to one hundred in 14.7 seconds. Toyota IQ is not only one of the most economical cars, but also ranks first in terms of the lowest carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. The price starts at 350 thousand rubles for used ones.

Urban crossovers

Choosing a car is a serious matter; you want to choose an economical car and not lower the bar too much. However, today it is quite possible to buy yourself a comfortable off-road car with high ground clearance without going broke on fuel purchases.

Already familiar to many on the Russian market, the KIA Soul consumes only 7.2 liters per hundred kilometers. The car has a new suspension and a 1.6 MPI petrol unit. Despite the fact that there is 124 hp under the hood, this does not greatly affect fuel consumption.

Cost-effectiveness was achieved due to a single-drive gearbox. The car's ground clearance is 158 cm. This is quite enough for driving on light off-road conditions or over speed bumps. The price of this car starts from 800 thousand.

Japanese manufacturers were able to combine in this car a 1.2-liter engine and 112 horses with a fuel consumption of 6.2 liters.

With a ground clearance of 200 mm, this is one of the most popular cars in this class. The car attracts not only with its appearance, but also with a fairly affordable price. The cost of this car starts from 800 thousand.

Hybrid cars (briefly summarize the features of this section)

Hybrids occupy a separate niche among economical cars. In this case, additional savings can be achieved through the introduction of the latest technologies into production. Recently, there has been a serious surge in demand for such cars. Due to this, there has been a slight rise in prices.

This is one of the main representatives of hybrid cars. Fuel consumption is from 5.5 - 8.0 liters per 100 km. In the standard version, the electric battery is charged by the engine and when braking.

However, in the new assembly it became possible to charge from the network and drive only on electric power. Trunk volume is 443 liters. The most important thing is that the car is completely silent while driving. The cost of a used car starts from 400 thousand.

Unlike most modern cars, the BMW i3 was developed from the ground up. None of the existing cars were taken as a basis. Like the Toyota Prius, some versions of the BMW i3 can be charged from the mains.

As for fuel, this car only needs half a liter per hundred kilometers. A full tank lasts for 322 kilometers. What is surprising about this machine is that, despite all its efficiency, the power is 170 horses and it weighs 1639 kg. BMW i3 costs from two million.

Diesel cars:

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

The gas tank of this car is designed for 50 liters. Its consumption is 5.2 liters per hundred kilometers.

Acceleration to hundreds occurs in just 8.3 seconds. Production of this car started in 2012. Since then, thousands of cars have been sold. The cost of this car is from 1.5 million.

One of the best economical family cars. Its appeal lies in increased safety and reduced fuel consumption.

This machine is produced in Belgium. One tank is enough for 1390 kilometers. With a power of 120 horses, the car consumes 3.9 liters in the city. In a more powerful configuration with 190 hp. With. 6.4 liters are spent. Price from 1.5 million.

Often modern technologies are not noticeable to the average person and gradually enter everyday life. It may seem strange, but people eat much better than 10 years ago, they will receive information faster than 15 years ago, and they are much safer on the road than 25 years ago. Modern technologies make it possible to combine seemingly incompatible things - the speed and efficiency of a car in one bottle. Today we will talk about five such cars. Of course, there are a huge number of such machines, but this review includes the most prominent representatives.

1. BMW 335d Touring

The first worthy contender on the list is the BMW 335d Touring. Without undue modesty, we can say that this car is so good that it is fashionable to put it on a par with the Porsche 911. The car uses a six-cylinder diesel engine with 630 Nm of torque, allowing the car to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 5 seconds. At the same time, diesel consumes almost two and a half times less fuel than the average representative of this class on the market.

2. Ford Fiesta ST

This car is well known to all motorists. There really is a reason to love him. Surprisingly cheap and yet very productive. The car gets to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, which is a pretty good result, even if it’s far from the best. The machine also features very low operating costs.

3. Porsche Panamera Hybrid

We can safely say that this car is the first true Porsche sedan. "First" in every way. It is worth remembering that the car is still a hybrid. At the same time, it demonstrates excellent results on the road. The power plant is a V6 gasoline engine and an electric motor. They allow you to accelerate to 100 km/h in an impressive 5.3 seconds. When powered by batteries, the car can be considered one of the most economical in the world. And, damn it, she still looks very good!

4. VW Scirocco TSI

What do you need to know about this car? First of all, it uses one of the best 2-liter gasoline engines. If we compare the VW Scirocco TSI with other hatchbacks, it is incredibly practical and economical, primarily in the area of ​​fuel consumption. At the same time, the car can accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, which is quite an impressive option for the profile of the car in question.

5. Mercedes-Benz SLC 250d

Finally, another interesting diesel representative. This car accelerates to 100 km/h in almost 6.4 seconds. The car has very low operating costs, starting on its own, and cannot boast of a liberal price. In addition to all this, the car also looks very good. It also has excellent sound insulation, and the engine itself is quite quiet.

Continuing the automotive theme without much difficulty and time.

Cars with a classic automatic transmission are usually less economical than their manual counterparts. Probably, over a short distance the difference in fuel costs is not so noticeable, but if you estimate the expenses for a year, the amount will be quite significant. That's why we made a selection of the most economical cars with an automatic transmission based on the rated fuel consumption in mixed driving mode (city + highway). Let’s immediately make a reservation that only gasoline versions were taken into account, since diesel modifications are traditionally not popular in Russia, and in the case of hybrids, the average fuel consumption depends too much on many factors: driving style, ambient temperature, etc.

Obviously, the more advanced the engine and transmission of the car, the lower the gasoline consumption. And the size of the car is of fundamental importance, because the more compact the model, the lower its curb weight and aerodynamic drag.

So, let's go...

12th place

The bottom of the rating is far from being the most modern, but it is one of the smallest cars that you can buy from us. This is the Uzbek Ravon R2, the successor to the Chevrolet Spark. The five-door hatchback is equipped with a rather powerful 1.3 liter (86 hp) engine for such a baby, which is paired with an outdated 4-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission. But the Ravon R2 can boast the lowest price for the version with an automatic transmission. In the minimum “Comfort” configuration it will cost only 389,000 rubles. The average consumption according to factory data is 6.7 l per 100 km.

11th place

It shares the penultimate line of the efficiency rating with our most popular “Koreans” Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio. The average fuel consumption for all three is 6.6 l/100 km. It should also be noted that the Lada is combined with an auto-mechanical transmission (AMT) with a 106-horsepower engine. By the way, the Lada Kalina with a robotic gearbox demonstrates a similar figure, but in combination with a 4-speed hydromechanical automatic, the Tolyatti hatchback consumes noticeably more than 7.2 l/100 km.

It would seem that the 107-horsepower Solaris and Rio also have a classic 4-speed automatic, but the consumption of 6.6 liters is quite adequate for them. As for the new 6-speed automatic transmission, which is installed on the more powerful 123-horsepower modifications of Solaris and Rio, its average figure turned out to be 0.1 liters higher than that of the younger version.

10th place

Toyota Corolla on the Russian market competes in terms of efficiency with. Both cars spend on average 6.3 l per 100 kilometers. Moreover, the Corolla has a 122-horsepower engine and a continuously variable transmission, which, by the way, is the only one in our rating. And Ford has a 6-speed PowerShift robot with two clutches as a gearbox. Moreover, both versions of the Ford 1.6-liter engine (105 and 125 hp) according to the manufacturer, consume the same amount of fuel in the combined cycle.

9th place

Slightly lower fuel consumption - 5.9 l for a hundred - demonstrates the 105-horsepower Fiesta. The difference of 200 kg of curb weight compared to the Focus did its job, bringing the car to ninth position. Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TSI (125 hp), 7DSG - from 856,900 rubles.

Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TSI (125 hp), 7DSG - from RUB 856,900.

The Kaluga-assembled Volkswagen Polo sedan is even a little more economical. Its turbo version with a 1.4 TSI engine paired with a 7-speed DSG robot spends on average 5.7 l for every 100 km. Do you believe it? It’s quite possible if you drive in eco-rally mode, but if you overdo it once or twice with pressing the accelerator pedal, all the savings will go down the drain. It’s good that there is an alternative: a tandem of a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine (110 hp) and a 6-speed automatic will require, according to the manufacturer, a little more - 5.9 liters per hundred. But achieving such an indicator in practice is much easier.

Nowadays, more and more people are starting to look at the fuel consumption of a car, and more and more people are thinking about efficiency. It is worth noting that in Europe now the majority of car buyers are interested in its efficiency, but in Russia this aspect is only gaining momentum, but this is also a matter of time. And given the constant rise in prices (including fuel, of course), every year the issue of car efficiency will become more and more relevant. In addition, the myth that all economical cars are small and slow is far from true. So, below are presented most economical gasoline cars— top 10.

1. Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius takes 1st place in our ranking of the most economical gasoline cars. This car combines the dynamism of a gasoline engine and the efficiency of an electric motor. The 1.8-liter engine is capable of developing power up to 99 hp, while gasoline consumption will be 3.9 liters. in the city, and 3.7 l. along the highway. The engines can be operated either individually or together (with the summation of their powers); there is also an ECO mode that will reduce the consumption of a gasoline engine. Overall, we get a spacious and attractive hatchback with a roomy trunk, pleasant ergonomics, exterior and interior, which makes the Toyota Prius an excellent car for everyday use, and even as a family car.

2. Smart Fortwo

Next on the list of the most economical cars in terms of gas mileage is the Smart Fortwo, small in size, but really nimble. Under the hood there is a 1 liter engine with a power of 71 hp, which is quite enough for everyday use. In addition, the consumption of the Smart Fortwo is simply ridiculous - 4.5 liters in the city and 3.9 on the highway. But the interesting thing is that this “baby” is capable of reaching a maximum speed of up to 145 km/h. This car is very suitable for girls who need an economical and neat means of transportation. In addition, thanks to its size, you can avoid many parking problems.

3. Opel Astra

The Opel Astra is also among the most economical gasoline cars. It’s worth mentioning right away that this model has over twenty years of history and several modifications, so not every Astra can be mistaken for an economical car with your eyes closed. But in terms of efficiency, it is worth considering the new Opel Astra J with a 1.4-liter engine. This model, with its volume and power of 100 hp. capable of reaching speeds of up to 183 km/h, and fuel consumption will be 7.1 liters. in the city and 4.6 l. along the highway. The ratio of indicators is incredibly favorable, and if you also take into account the high reliability (in its class) of this car, then its purchase will be justified.

4. Peugeot 208

Automobile critics loudly declare that the 200th series of cars from the French company Peugeot was the most successful. It is from this series that the next participant in this ranking of the best gasoline cars in terms of fuel economy is the Peugeot 208. Restyling in 2012 allowed this model to return to the world market. The variety of gasoline engines of this car offers a choice of a liter power unit with 68 “horses” and a 1.2-liter engine with 82 hp. It is also possible to purchase a Peugeot 208 with a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine that develops power up to 110 horsepower. Gasoline consumption in the city for the Peugeot 208 with the weakest engine will be 5.2 liters, on the highway - 3.7 liters. Well, as expected, the exterior, interior and equipment of the car have undergone changes - it is now fashionable and “tasty”.

5. Skoda Rapid

For those who have at least some knowledge of cars, it will not be a discovery of America to say that the creators of Skoda “borrow the ideas of creating” cars from Volkswagen. But even with all their inclination to spy on cars from Germans, the Czechs incredibly manage to preserve the originality of their brand and even gain a position in the market higher than it would seem they should have. So, on the list of economical cars is Skoda Rapid. An interestingly equipped car with various petrol power units - 1.2/1.4/1.6l - can boast of good performance and equipment. For example, a 1.6 liter engine. has a power of 105 hp. and consumption is 8.9 in the city and 4.9 on the highway.

6. Citroen C3

The next car model has gained quite high popularity both among residents of Europe and on the Russian market. Citroen C3 is economical, reliable and roomy. In its exterior it retained its former features, but now the car has become more streamlined and dynamic. As for engines, buyers are offered: 1/1.2/1.4/1.6-liter gasoline power units with 68/82/95/120 hp. respectively. Consumption on the minimum engine will be 5.1 liters. in the city, and 3.8 l. along the highway. The Citroen C3 itself is small in size, but has a fairly spacious interior, which makes it a compact, economical, and practical option even on Russian roads.

7. Ford Focus

It makes no sense to present a Ford Focus to a Russian car owner, because this car has achieved high popularity both among our compatriots and among other car owners in different countries of the world. The history of the car begins in 1991. To date, the model has successfully succeeded in development and is being sold with enviable figures. After the 2016 restyling, Ford offers Focuses with 1.5-liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 150 and 180 “horses” as regular models and gasoline engines of the Zetec and Zetec-SE families as economical cars. Fuel consumption varies from 5.5 to 6.7 on the highway and from 8.5 to 8.7 in the city (depending on the engine).

8. Volkswagen Golf

Another “regular” on Russian roads has long been the Volkswagen Golf. The relatively small car has a spacious and comfortable interior, excellent dynamics, rich equipment and German reliability. If we talk about fuel efficiency, then it would be advisable to consider the Volkswagen Golf VII with a 1.4 TSI engine. A car with this engine is capable of reaching speeds of up to 203 km/h, and its consumption on the highway is a “pathetic” (but very pleasant!) 4.3 liters per hundred square meters. The Volkswagen Golf is superior to competing models from other car brands in many ways. An excellent choice for those seeking reliability, practicality and economy in one body.

9.Mini Cooper

With its appearance, the Mini Cooper speaks of its efficiency - in every sense. The car really turned out to be economical: both in terms of size (women, and by the way, the overwhelming majority of owners of this model will remember this when parking), and in terms of fuel consumption - 5.8 liters both with automatic and manual. But this model also has its own fly in the ointment - the price category, and therefore the cost of maintenance. Therefore, we can rather talk about savings here from the point of view of fuel consumption. But, in general, the car is very comfortable and convenient, although it is more suitable for ladies.

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