Most fuel-efficient cars
Ranked by the best official combined economy of each model's most economical petrol, diesel or hybrid version. Volkswagen Polo Mk5 leads this list at 3.1 l/100 km (76 mpg US, 91 mpg UK, 32.3 km/l).
| # | Model | l/100 km | km/l | mpg US | mpg UK | Version | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volkswagen Polo Mk5 | 3.1 | 32.3 | 76 | 91 | 1.4 litre diesel, 74 hp (55 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 2 | Suzuki Alto | 3.5 | 28.6 | 67 | 81 | 0.7 litre gasoline, 48 hp (36 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 3 | Suzuki Grand Vitara | 3.6 | 27.8 | 65 | 78 | 1.5 litre hybrid, 114 hp (85 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 4 | Suzuki Dzire | 3.9 | 25.6 | 60 | 72 | 1.2 litre gasoline, 80 hp (60 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 5 | Renault Clio | 4 | 25 | 59 | 71 | 1.8 litre petrol, 107 hp (80 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 6 | Suzuki Wagon R | 4 | 25 | 59 | 71 | 0.7 litre gasoline, 48 hp (36 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 7 | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 25 | 59 | 71 | 1.5 litre petrol, 91 hp (68 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 8 | Suzuki Celerio | 4.2 | 23.8 | 56 | 67 | 1.0 litre gasoline, 66 hp (49 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 9 | Renault Captur | 4.4 | 22.7 | 53 | 64 | 1.8 litre petrol, 107 hp (80 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 10 | Renault Kwid | 4.4 | 22.7 | 53 | 64 | 1.0 litre gasoline, 68 hp (51 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 11 | Škoda Octavia | 4.4 | 22.7 | 53 | 64 | 2.0 litre diesel, 114 hp (85 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 12 | Suzuki Baleno | 4.4 | 22.7 | 53 | 64 | 1.2 litre gasoline, 89 hp (66 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 13 | Suzuki Fronx | 4.4 | 22.7 | 53 | 64 | 1.2 litre gasoline, 89 hp (66 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 14 | Volkswagen Golf | 4.4 | 22.7 | 53 | 64 | 2.0 litre diesel, 114 hp (85 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 15 | Kia Picanto | 4.5 | 22.2 | 52 | 63 | 1.0 litre petrol, 66 hp (49 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 16 | Nissan Qashqai | 4.6 | 21.7 | 51 | 61 | 1.5 litre petrol, 156 hp (116 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 17 | Opel Corsa | 4.6 | 21.7 | 51 | 61 | 1.2 litre petrol, 134 hp (100 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 18 | Peugeot 208 | 4.6 | 21.7 | 51 | 61 | 1.2 litre petrol, 134 hp (100 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 19 | Suzuki Swift | 4.6 | 21.7 | 51 | 61 | 1.2 litre petrol, 80 hp (60 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 20 | Toyota Yaris Cross | 4.6 | 21.7 | 51 | 61 | 1.5 litre petrol, 91 hp (68 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 21 | Dacia Duster | 4.7 | 21.3 | 50 | 60 | 1.8 litre petrol, 107 hp (80 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 22 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 4.7 | 21.3 | 50 | 60 | 2.0 litre diesel, 161 hp (120 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 23 | Suzuki Brezza | 4.7 | 21.3 | 50 | 60 | 1.5 litre gasoline, 102 hp (76 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 24 | Toyota Corolla | 4.7 | 21.3 | 50 | 60 | 1.8 litre petrol, 97 hp (72 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 25 | Volkswagen T-Roc | 4.8 | 20.8 | 49 | 59 | 2.0 litre diesel, 114 hp (85 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 26 | BMW X1 | 4.9 | 20.4 | 48 | 58 | 2.0 litre diesel, 148 hp (110 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 27 | Honda Civic | 4.9 | 20.4 | 48 | 58 | 2.0 litre petrol, 181 hp (135 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 28 | Peugeot 2008 | 4.9 | 20.4 | 48 | 58 | 1.2 litre petrol, 134 hp (100 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 29 | Toyota Camry | 4.9 | 20.4 | 48 | 58 | 2.5 litre petrol, 184 hp (137 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 30 | Fiat Panda | 5 | 20 | 47 | 56 | 1.0 litre petrol, 64 hp (48 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 31 | Nissan Magnite | 5 | 20 | 47 | 56 | 1.0 litre gasoline, 71 hp (53 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 32 | Renault Kiger | 5 | 20 | 47 | 56 | 1.0 litre gasoline, 99 hp (74 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 33 | Škoda Fabia | 5 | 20 | 47 | 56 | 1.0 litre petrol, 94 hp (70 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 34 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 20 | 47 | 56 | 1.8 litre petrol, 97 hp (72 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 35 | Hyundai i10 | 5.1 | 19.6 | 46 | 55 | 1.0 litre petrol, 62 hp (46 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 36 | MG ZS | 5.1 | 19.6 | 46 | 55 | 1.5 litre petrol, 101 hp (75 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 37 | Suzuki Eeco | 5.1 | 19.6 | 46 | 55 | 1.2 litre gasoline, 79 hp (59 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 38 | BMW 3 Series | 5.2 | 19.2 | 45 | 54 | 2.0 litre diesel, 148 hp (110 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 39 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | 5.2 | 19.2 | 45 | 54 | 2.0 litre diesel, 161 hp (120 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 40 | Nissan NP200 | 5.2 | 19.2 | 45 | 54 | 1.5 litre diesel, 84 hp (63 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 41 | Chery Tiggo 4 | 5.3 | 18.9 | 44 | 53 | 1.5 litre petrol hybrid, 94 hp (70 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 42 | Hyundai Tucson | 5.3 | 18.9 | 44 | 53 | 1.6 litre diesel, 134 hp (100 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 43 | Kia Sportage | 5.3 | 18.9 | 44 | 53 | 1.6 litre diesel, 134 hp (100 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 44 | Tata Punch | 5.3 | 18.9 | 44 | 53 | 1.2 litre gasoline, 87 hp (65 kW) | Manufacturer |
| 45 | Volkswagen Polo | 5.3 | 18.9 | 44 | 53 | 1.0 litre petrol, 94 hp (70 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 46 | Dacia Sandero | 5.4 | 18.5 | 44 | 52 | 1.0 litre petrol, 66 hp (49 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 47 | Honda HR-V | 5.4 | 18.5 | 44 | 52 | 1.5 litre petrol, 129 hp (96 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 48 | Peugeot 3008 | 5.4 | 18.5 | 44 | 52 | 1.2 litre petrol, 134 hp (100 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 49 | Citroën C3 | 5.5 | 18.2 | 43 | 51 | 1.2 litre petrol, 99 hp (74 kW) | EU WLTP |
| 50 | Renault Triber | 5.5 | 18.2 | 43 | 51 | 1.0 litre gasoline, 71 hp (53 kW) | Manufacturer |
How these figures are compared
For each model we take the most economical combustion or hybrid version and use European WLTP figures where we have them, then manufacturer figures, then US EPA ratings. A row shows only one source, shown in the last column, because test cycles differ: EPA mpg is usually lower than the same car's WLTP figure, and manufacturer figures follow each market's own cycle. Real-world economy depends on driving, load and weather, and is usually higher than any test figure. See our guides for how WLTP and EPA numbers differ, or the fuel economy converter to switch units.