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10 fuel efficient cars

Our sister site CarBuyer.co.uk recommends the 10 greenest new cars on sale in the UK today.

March 2011

Empty roads and slower moving traffic… It sounds like a driver’s dream, but fast rising fuel costs are pricing motorists of the road – and without action it could get even worse.

Auto Express is on your side, so we’ve rounded-up the current fuel price situation so you know what’s affecting the price of the fuel that you put in your car. 


Here we’ve teamed up with our sister website CarBuyer.co.uk to name the 10 greenest new cars. If you’re looking to buy a new motor, this list will help you pick the cleanest.
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smart fortwo cabrio   Skoda Fabia GreenLine   Ford Fiesta ECOnetic   Peugeot 207 Oxygo+
1. smart fortwo cabrio

Officially the UK's most fuel efficient car, the Smart ForTwo cdi will return a staggering 86mpg - and is even available in sun loving cabriolet format.



  
2. Skoda Fabia GreenLine

Skoda's Greenline range is fast becoming a leading player in the race for better fuel economy. No car sums up what the badge offers better than this Fabia, which offers combined fuel economy of 83mpg. 



  
3. Ford Fiesta ECOnetic
The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic doesn't use complicated technology to deliver its 76mpg. In fact, it uses lightweight materials, special gearing and smooth bodywork to cut wind resistance.



  
4. Peugeot 207 Oxygo+

Peugeot's fuel sipping 207 Oxygo proves that while this popular hatchback isn't the youngest supermini on the block, it's still got what it takes to show its rivals a thing or two about fuel economy, returning 74mpg.
 
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion   Renault Scenic eco2   Land Rover Freelander 2WD   Toyota Auris Hybrid
5. Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion

Want a fuel efficient car, but don't want to give up on driving fun? Then the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion is the car for you. With a full tank, the BlueMotion will cover a staggering 899 miles.



  
6. Renault Scenic eco2

OK, so at 54mpg, our Scenic hardly matches the Eco credentials of its rivals, however this spacious MPV still has plenty to recommend it. With a full tank of diesel, it will cover over 731 miles.



  
7. Land Rover Freelander 2WD

The only 4x4 in our line up... and while there are more fuel efficient rivals out there the Land Rover offers unmatched off-road ability, and luxury, as well as 47mpg. 



  
8. Toyota Auris Hybrid

The 1.8-litre Toyota Auris Hybrid has one of the biggest engines of all the cars in our line up, but it makes the grade courtesy of the fact that this engine is actually a petrol and electric hybrid, and returns 74mpg.
 
SEAT Ibiza ST Ecomotive   Volvo S40 DRIVe        
9. SEAT Ibiza ST Ecomotive

Based on the popular Ibiza supermini, the SEAT Ibiza ST is a practical estate, offering up to 1,164 litres of boot space. The ace up its sleeve, however, is the fact that it will also return up to 81mpg.



  
10. Volvo S40 DRIVe

Think fuel efficiency is only something on offer from small cars? Then the Volvo S40 DRIVe is here to change your mind. Its 1.6-litre diesel engine returns 74mpg, but is also powerful enough to push the car from 0-60mph in 11.4 seconds.



  
 
  
 
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