Most economical cars of 2018

The cars of 2018 with the lowest combined fuel consumption. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are not included. Only models on sale in 2018 are included.

  1. 1 Peugeot 208 5 doors Peugeot 208 5 doors 2015 – 2019 · 1.6L BlueHDI 6MT FWD (120 HP) 120 hp · 9.4 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.0 L/100 km
  2. 2 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2015 – 2019 · 1.6L CDTI Start/Stop 6MT FWD (110 HP) 110 hp · 11.0 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.0 L/100 km
  3. 3 Nissan Micra 5 Doors Nissan Micra 5 Doors 2017 – 2020 · 1.0L DIG-T 6MT (117 HP) 117 hp · 11.9 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
  4. 4 Alfa Romeo MiTo Alfa Romeo MiTo 2016 – 2018 · 1.3L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 90 hp · 12.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
  5. 5 Citroën C3 Citroën C3 2016 – 2019 · 1.6L BlueHDI eco 5MT FWD (75 HP) 75 hp · 15.1 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
  6. 6 Opel Corsa 5 Doors Opel Corsa 5 Doors 2014 – 2019 · 1.3L CDTi ecoFLEX 5AT FWD (95 HP) 95 hp · 13.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
  7. 7 Toyota Corolla (US) Toyota Corolla (US) 2018 – 2023 · 1.8L CVT FWD (122 HP) 122 hp · 10.9 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
  8. 8 Renault Clio 5 Doors Renault Clio 5 Doors 2016 – 2019 · 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (75 HP) 75 hp · 14.3 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
  9. 9 Renault Megane 5 Doors Renault Megane 5 Doors 2015 – 2020 · 1.5L dCi 6MT FWD (110 HP) 110 hp · 11.2 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
  10. 10 Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2015 – 2018 · 1.8L VVTi CVT FWD (122 HP) 122 hp · 10.6 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
  11. 11 SEAT Leon ST Estate SEAT Leon ST Estate 2013 – 2020 · 1.6L TDI 6MT FWD (110 HP) 110 hp · 10.6 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
  12. 12 BMW 1 Series 3 doors BMW 1 Series 3 doors 2017 – 2019 · 116d EfficientDynamics 6MT RWD (116 HP) 116 hp · 10.4 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  13. 13 Ford Fiesta 3 Doors Ford Fiesta 3 Doors 2017 – 2022 · 1.5L TDCi Start-Stop 6MT FWD (85 HP) 85 hp · 12.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  14. 14 DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3 DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3 2016 – 2018 · 1.6L BlueHDi 5MT FWD (100 HP) 100 hp · 10.8 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  15. 15 Fiat Tipo Station Wagon Fiat Tipo Station Wagon 2016 – 2021 · 1.6L Multijet ECO 6MT FWD (120 HP) 120 hp · 10.1 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  16. 16 Hyundai Ioniq Hyundai Ioniq 2016 – 2019 · 1.6L 6AT FWD (141 HP) 141 hp · 10.8 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  17. 17 Fiat 500 Fiat 500 2015 – 2024 · 1.3L Multijet 5MT FWD (95 HP) 95 hp · 10.7 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  18. 18 Toyota Auris 5 Doors Toyota Auris 5 Doors 2015 – 2018 · 1.4L 6MT FWD (90 HP) 90 hp · 12.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  19. 19 Citroën C4 Cactus Citroën C4 Cactus 2014 – 2018 · 1.6L BlueHDI 6MT FWD (100 HP) 100 hp · 10.7 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  20. 20 Mazda 2 / Demio Mazda 2 / Demio 2014 – 2019 · 1.5L SKYACTIV-D 6MT FWD (105 HP) 105 hp · 10.1 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  21. 21 MINI Hatch MINI Hatch 2014 – 2018 · One D 1.5L 6MT FWD (95 HP) 95 hp · 11.6 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  22. 22 Škoda Fabia Škoda Fabia 2014 – 2018 · 1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 90 hp · 11.1 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  23. 23 Vauxhall Corsa 3 Doors Vauxhall Corsa 3 Doors 2014 – 2019 · 1.3L CDTi 6AT FWD (95 HP) 95 hp · 13.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
  24. 24 Kia Rio Hatchback Kia Rio Hatchback 2016 – 2018 · 1.4L 6MT FWD (77 HP) 77 hp · 14.0 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.5 L/100 km
  25. 25 Audi A1 Audi A1 2015 – 2018 · 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (116 HP) 116 hp · 9.5 s 0–100 Fuel economy3.5 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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