Which petrol car has the best MPG?

I am looking to purchase a 3-4 year old car. What is the best petrol vehicle that provides 55 miles to the gallon?

Asked on 22 March 2023 by Lee Arnold

Answered by David Ross

There are quite a few petrol cars in this bracket, but the best of the bunch is the Toyota Prius, which in our Real MPG figures is achieving an average of 65.2mpg - well over your target of 55mpg.

Strictly speaking however the Prius is a hybrid rather than purely petrol, so for a petrol-only alternative we would suggest something like the Suzuki Swift with the 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine, which is achieving an average of over 60mpg in our Real MPG figures.

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