Most economical cars of 2026
The cars of 2026 with the lowest combined fuel consumption. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are not included. Only models on sale in 2026 are included.
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Toyota Prius
2022 – present · 1.8L e-CVT FWD (140 HP)
140 hp
Fuel economy3.1 L/100 km
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Mazda 2 / Demio
2023 – present · 1.5L FWD e-CVT (116 HP)
116 hp · 9.7 s 0–100
Fuel economy3.2 L/100 km
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3
Kia Niro
2022 – 2026 · 1.6L GDI 6AT FWD (141 HP)
141 hp · 11.5 s 0–100
Fuel economy3.4 L/100 km
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Opel Crossland
2020 – present · 1.5L 6MT FWD (110 HP)
110 hp
Fuel economy3.6 L/100 km
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5
Toyota Aygo X
2025 – present · 1.5L eCVT FWD (116 HP)
116 hp · 9.2 s 0–100
Fuel economy3.7 L/100 km
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Peugeot 508 SW
2020 – present · 1.5L BlueHDi S&S 8AT FWD (130 HP)
130 hp · 10.1 s 0–100
Fuel economy3.7 L/100 km
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Toyota Yaris 5 Doors
2024 – present · Hybrid 115 1.5L CVT (116 HP)
116 hp · 9.7 s 0–100
Fuel economy3.8 L/100 km
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Lancia Ypsilon
2021 – present · 1.3L 16V MultiJet II Start&Stop 5MT (95 HP)
95 hp · 11.4 s 0–100
Fuel economy3.8 L/100 km
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9
Honda Jazz / Fit
2020 – present · 1.3L CVT FWD (98 HP)
98 hp
Fuel economy4.1 L/100 km
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10
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
2024 – present · 220d MHEV 7AT RWD (163 HP)
163 hp · 8.0 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.2 L/100 km
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Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors
2024 – present · 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (116 HP)
116 hp · 10.2 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.3 L/100 km
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12
Lexus LBX
2023 – present · 1.5L e-CVT FWD (136 HP)
136 hp · 9.2 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.3 L/100 km
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Ford Focus Wagon
2021 – present · 1.5L EcoBlue 6MT FWD (120 HP)
120 hp · 9.9 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.3 L/100 km
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BMW 5 Series Sedan
2020 – present · 520d 8AT RWD (190 HP)
190 hp · 7.2 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.3 L/100 km
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15
Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors
2026 – present · C 200d MHEV EQ Boost RWD 9AT (163 HP)
163 hp · 8.1 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.4 L/100 km
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Hyundai Elantra Sedan
2023 – present · 1.6L 6AT FWD (139 HP)
139 hp
Fuel economy4.4 L/100 km
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Opel Astra Sports Tourer
2021 – present · 1.5d 6MT (130 HP)
130 hp · 10.8 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.4 L/100 km
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18
Vauxhall Astra Estate
2021 – present · 1.5L Turbo 6MT FWD (130 HP)
130 hp · 10.8 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.4 L/100 km
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Mazda CX-30
2019 – present · 1.8L SKYACTIVE-D 6MT FWD (116 HP)
116 hp · 10.8 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.4 L/100 km
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Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback
2018 – present · Skyactiv-X 2.0L 6MT FWD (180 HP)
180 hp
Fuel economy4.4 L/100 km
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Opel Corsa 5 Doors
2023 – present · 1.2L Turbo 6AT 48V FWD (100 HP)
100 hp · 9.9 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.5 L/100 km
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Peugeot 208 5 doors
2023 – present · 1.2L MHEV 6AT e-DSC FWD (110 HP)
110 hp · 10.7 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.5 L/100 km
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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
2021 – present · 2.0L TDI 7AT (150 HP)
150 hp · 9.8 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.5 L/100 km
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Honda ZR-V
2023 – present · 2.0L e:HEV e-CVT 4WD (184 HP)
184 hp
Fuel economy4.6 L/100 km
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Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors
2021 – present · 1.0L TSI 5MT (95 HP)
95 hp · 10.8 s 0–100
Fuel economy4.6 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.