Best small car for fuel economy?

I drive a lot for work, often on motorways, clocking up 20,000 miles a year. I currently drive a petrol Honda Jazz, but want something similar with improved fuel efficiency. What do you suggest with a...

Getting good fuel economy - petrol or diesel?

Do you think the likes of the Suzuki Swift 1.2 which claims to do 57mpg, makes diesels less appealing if doing 15-18 thousand miles a year?

What sort of mpg will I get from a Honda Civic?

I am looking to buy a 2010 Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. It has covered 34,000 miles and the dealer wants £10,695. Is this a good deal? What sort of mpg should I expect?

Drop in fuel consumption

My mother has owned a 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDI from new and has been very pleased with the car. However, a few weeks ago, she noticed a sudden drop in fuel efficiency (the car was doing around...

Why is the fuel consumption on my 308SW so high?

I run a 2009 Peugeot 308SW 1598cc petrol. I have been very pleased with it, apart from the fuel consumption which has never exceeded 40mpg even on a long run, including motorways. I only do about 5000...

Why won't my Honda CR-V do any better than 28 miles to the gallon?

I drive a 2003 Honda CR-V with 48,000 miles on the clock. I cannot achieve more than 28 miles to the gallon. I have tried four tanks of Shell V Power and still no improvement. It's proving expensive.

Real MPG question

This site is great and I believe real mpg database can really be helpful for people. Still, I think real mpg values can be made more accurate by separating city and highway traffic mpg values. For example...

I managed almost 50mpg across France in my Ford Focus EcoBoost.

Outward in my Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125, not being in a hurry, I took the AutoRoute Calais to Reims and then the Route Nationals (including some town driving) to Colmar where I filled up. My trip indicator...

Can you recommend a comfortable, economical double cab pick-up?

I am having a few problems with my lower back due to the seating position in my 2008 Ford Ranger Thunder, which I'm very fond of. It is a hoot to drive, very reliable and looks good. If I were to change...

I've managed 58.2mpg in my Jaguar XF 2.2-litre diesel saloon.

I am currently on holiday in Scotland touring in my Jaguar XF 2.2 diesel saloon. On my way north from Warwickshire via the M6 I stopped at the Westmorland services. My car computer showed that I had travelled...