What is the most important factor when buying a new car? In an ideal world, each of us would drive a powerful and most expensive car. But reality dictates its own rules. And in a situation where the cost of gasoline is constantly growing, nothing compares to the economic benefits of driving a car with low fuel consumption.
Having studied the profile resources and data of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with FuelEconomy.gov, we made a list of 5 most economical non-hybrid cars of 2018.
5. Toyota Yaris iA
Our top 5 Japanese car opens with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Its appearance will seem familiar to the owners of Mazda2, because it is her updated clone that is Toyota Yaris iA. At one time, the Mazda2 (or Mazda Demio, as it is called in the Asian market) received the highest awards in the “Car of the Year 2014-2015” nomination and won other models such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, BMW i3 and Jeep Cherokee .
The cost of a Toyota sedan starts at $ 16,000 and for this price the car owner will receive a well-designed car with a wide range of technologies, including a warning about the start of a collision with automatic emergency braking. In general, the exterior and interior of the Japanese sedan make it look like a much more expensive car.
In urban areas and on the highway, Toyota Yaris iA, according to the EPA, consumes 7.35 / 5.88 liters per 100 km.
4. Toyota Camry
Another Toyota in the ranking of the most economical passenger cars of 2018. The model of 2018 is one of the few mid-size sedans that, according to the EPA, consume 8.11 liters per 100 km in the city and 5.74 liters of fuel per 100 km on the highway.
Of course, for such an economical fuel consumption, you will have to choose the base model with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, reliable engine. Its price starts at $ 26,000. The basic version is also equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels and a black sports front grille.
2018 Toyota Camry is a solid choice for those who need space in the cabin and like big cars, but don't like to overpay for fuel.
Those who are looking for a Camry with even greater fuel economy, we recommend paying attention to the hybrid model, which (ideally) consumes 5 liters for every 100 kilometers in the city and highway.
3. Honda Fit
A small Japanese car is one of the most economical cars in the world. It is equipped with a 1.3- or 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is connected to an automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. Fit consumes 7.13 liters of gasoline for every 100 kilometers in the city and 5.88 l / 100 km on the highway.
This is one of the cheapest hatchbacks, which, despite the cost, provides the driver with high driving comfort. Prices for the 2018-2019 Honda Fit model year start at $ 16,500.
2. Hyundai Elantra Eco
The prefix Eco in the name of an elegant Korean car means the presence of an economical mode.
The cost of the 2018-2019 Hyundai Elantra with Eco-mode lineup starts at $ 20,000. For the money you get a couple of updates, including heated front seats, dual-zone climate control and driver assistance technologies such as blind spot detection.
This car consumes 7.35 / 5.88 liters per hundred kilometers in the city and on the highway. Under its hood is a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with direct injection, with a capacity of 128 horsepower. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox that provides quick gear changes and a more sporty driving style.
1. Mitsubishi Mirage
This compact car, produced in sedan and hatchback bodies, claims to be the most economical non-hybrid car. When driving around the city and highway, it consumes 6.72 liters and 5.6 liters per 100 km, respectively.
If you save on fuel, you won’t be able to drive very fast. Mirage has a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 78 horsepower.
Mitsubishi Mirage 2018 release costs $ 15,000. On the Russian secondary market, you can find models priced from 250 to 450 thousand rubles, depending on the year of manufacture and mileage.
The car comes with many useful features, including a rear view camera and climate control. And if you want the fastest car, no one stops you from buying a Corvette or any other ground-based missile.
