Faced with soaring fuel prices, any motorist looking for a new car will naturally be even more attentive to the cost and cost per kilometer. As such, some ultra-economical diesels have not said their last word. A gasoline model is used hybridization, whether lightweight, classic, or battery-powered (provided you play the game while charging the battery every day), represents another solution worth considering. And let’s not forget alternative fuels that are not taxed, such as LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) or superethanol (E85), the prices of which currently remain around 1.02 EUR/liter. Unfortunately, not many manufacturers offer these types of engines. As for electric cars, their prices, usage restrictions and price per kilowatt-hour do not yet make them a panacea. Here is our selection of energy efficient models this might interest you!
City girl : Dacia Sandero (1.0L Eco-G 100 hp)
No other city car of comparable size is as affordable as the Sandero. A smart buy par excellence, especially in the dual fuel Eco-G petrol/LPG version. Running on LPG, this Dacia of course consumes a bit more than the 90bhp TCe version, but at €0.98/l the price per use is much more attractive. And then it develops 10 additional hp. in favor of restoration. This doesn’t make it a sports car, but the six-speed transmission pulls a long time in 5d and 6dbut versatility and driving pleasure is really there. In addition, thanks to 50 liters of unleaded and 40 liters of liquefied gas (a button on the dashboard allows you to switch from one tank to another at any time), the total autonomy of Romanians reaches… 1320 km!
Compact: Citroën C4 (1.5L BlueHDi 110 hp)
Even if its price has skyrocketed in recent months like never before, diesel remains slightly more profitable than gasoline in use. Its better efficiency makes it possible to achieve low consumption without the need to resort to any hybridization, which is as burdensome to the car as it is to its selling price. Citroën C4 stands out among the most sober sedans., whose 1.5 BlueHDi 130 hp. on average, 5 l per 100 km is enough. Equipped with a 50-liter tank, it also offers 1000 km of autonomy! “Driving machine” with weak performance (the long box is more conducive to sobriety than processing), but imperial comfort over long distancesand very correct hardware in the processing of the Core Plus series.
Family car: Skoda Octavia (2.0L TDi 116 hp)
What a camel this Czech sedan is! It must be said that it is beneficial one of the most economical diesel engines at the moment. Only 4.6 l/100 km in mixed mode for the 2.0 TDI with a capacity of 116 hp. : a score worthy of the Guinness Book of Records… And this four-cylinder engine achieves values that show values close to 4 l/100 km on the highway. Even with diesel fuel at 2 euros per liter, heavy motorcyclists will find their way and this note will be even more receptive, since refueling stops occur only every 970 km.
This elegant Octavia also benefits from a powerful engine., modern design, very careful finishing, soft steering and a very thoughtful suspension. Not to mention its royal capacity in the back or the gigantic 581 dm3 trunk, which is easily accessible thanks to the tailgate. Very good value for money for this 4.69m long family car, cheaper than a Volkswagen Golf or Peugeot 308 with an equivalent engine. Definitely one of the best offers.
City SUV: Ford Puma (1.0L FlexiFuel 125 hp)
Ford’s small SUV, no doubt one of the most recommended models at the moment. Because it’s fun to drive, thanks to its go-kart-like behavior; also practical, thanks to the large trunk with a double bottom; and because he is among the least expensive in its category, Ford kept up the habit of giving generous discounts. First of all, Puma has a good idea indifferent to work on gasoline or superethanolmuch more economical at the pump (€1.02/litre in mid-October). The cost per kilometer of this crossover is thus one of the lowest on the market among thermal models. The other good news is that even when refueling with unleaded fuel, the usage budget remains acceptable, the three-cylinder Flexifuel consumes only 5.9 l/100 km with this fuel.
Family SUV: Ford Puma (2.5L Duratec PHEV 225 hp)
Ford has completely revised the Kuga line. From now on, the 2.5-liter Duratec is the only unit availableeither in the 190 hp FHEV (Full Hybrid) version or its plug-in option (PHEV) 225 hp Even with this level of power and technology, Ford’s compact SUV remains the most attractive in its class. The all-electric range of 50 km and the average consumption of 6.7 l/100 km after discharging the battery leave no chance for competitors., which promises a total of around 40 km on electricity and consumption of 7.5 L/100 km. A great deal for those who can charge their battery every day. Otherwise, the 190-hp Kuga FHEV, which is available with E85, looks like alternative choice. The best of both worlds?
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Source: Auto Plus
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