Most economical cars of 2012

The cars of 2012 with the lowest combined fuel consumption. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are not included. Only models on sale in 2012 are included.

1. 1 Volvo C30 2009 – 2013 · 1.6L D2 Start & Stop 6MT FWD (115 HP) 115 hp · 11.3 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.0 L/100 km
2. 2 Renault Clio 5 Doors 2012 – 2016 · 1.5L dCI Eco 5MT FWD (90 HP) 90 hp · 12.0 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
3. 3 Toyota Yaris 5 Doors 2011 – 2014 · 1.4L D-4D 6MT FWD (90 HP) 90 hp · 10.8 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
4. 4 Chevrolet Cruze 2009 – 2016 · 1.7L VCDi 5MT FWD (132 HP) 132 hp · 9.8 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
5. 5 Hyundai i20 2009 – 2014 · 1.1L CRDi Blue Drive 6MT FWD (75 HP) 75 hp · 15.7 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
6. 6 Škoda Fabia Combi 2008 – 2014 · 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) 105 hp · 11.0 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
7. 7 Mazda Flair 2012 – 2017 · 660cc 2WD CVT (52 HP) 52 hp Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
8. 8 SEAT Leon 2012 – 2020 · 1.6L TDI 6MT FWD (110 HP) 110 hp · 10.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
9. 9 Smart fortwo 2012 – 2014 · 0.8L CDI 5AT FWD (54 HP) 54 hp · 16.8 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
10. 10 Ford Fiesta 5 Doors 2008 – 2012 · 1.6L TDCi ECO 5MT FWD (95 HP) 95 hp · 11.8 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
11. 11 Peugeot 208 5 doors 2012 – 2015 · 1.4L e-HDi 5MT FWD (HP 68) 68 hp · 16.2 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
12. 12 Renault Twingo 2011 – 2014 · 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (75 HP) 75 hp · 13.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
13. 13 Citroën C3 2009 – 2013 · 1.4L HDi 5AT FWD (70 HP) 70 hp · 16.2 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
14. 14 Fiat Punto 3 Doors 2012 – 2018 · 1.3L MultiJet 5MT (85 HP) 85 hp · 13.1 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.5 L/100 km
15. 15 Peugeot 508 2010 – 2014 · 1.6L e-HDi micro-hybrid 6AT FWD (115 HP) 115 hp · 11.9 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.5 L/100 km
16. 16 SEAT Ibiza ST 2010 – 2017 · 1.2L TDI Eco 5MT FWD (75 HP) 75 hp · 14.6 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.5 L/100 km
17. 17 Renault Megane Estate 2009 – 2014 · 1.5L dCi Eco2 Energy 6MT FWD (110 HP) 110 hp · 12.4 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.5 L/100 km
18. 18 Honda Civic 5 Doors 2012 – 2015 · 1.6L i-DTEC 6MT FWD (120 HP) 120 hp · 10.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km
19. 19 Kia Rio Hatchback 2012 – 2016 · 1.1L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP) 75 hp · 16.1 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km
20. 20 Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 2012 – 2015 · 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 6MT FWD (109 HP) 109 hp · 11.3 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km
21. 21 Mitsubishi Mirage 2012 – 2016 · 1.0L 5MT FWD (69 HP) 69 hp Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km
22. 22 Volvo V40 2012 – 2016 · 1.6L D2 6MT FWD (113 HP) 113 hp · 11.9 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km
23. 23 Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos Sedan 2011 – 2016 · 1.3L ECO FWD (95 HP) 95 hp · 11.7 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km
24. 24 Kia Picanto 2011 – 2015 · 1.0L 5MT FWD (69 HP) 69 hp · 14.4 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km
25. 25 Volvo S60 2010 – 2013 · 1.6L DRIVe 6MT FWD (115 HP) 115 hp · 10.9 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km

Each model appears once, with its best version. Figures are manufacturer data from the CarVariables catalog; values that are clearly wrong in the source data are left out.

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