Which hatchback for short journeys?
I drive 8000 to 9000 miles per year, mostly shortish distances. I have to replace my Honda Accord diesel. I would like a 4-door saloon or hatchback, petrol at about £10,000 without trade-in, not more than three years old. What are my best options please?
Asked on 23 March 2013 by GY, Crook, Co. Durham
Answered by
Honest John
Honda Civic 1.8iES or SE or Toyota Avensis 1.8i Valvematic. The previous-to-current shape Civic 1.8i will do 45mpg on a run.
Real MPG enables you to register the fuel economy you are actually getting against your make and model of car, its engine and type of transmission.
Every time you enter an average consumption figure against your car, the overall average automatically adjusts to reflect it.
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