Most recently answered fuel economy questions

My wife commutes 20,000 miles per year and needs a reliable car. We have thought about the 1.4 diesel 2013 Toyota Auris or the Toyota Auris Hybrid. Which would you recommend?

If my understanding is correct, Shell V-Power Nitro+ and Millers Ecomax fuel additive (when added to regular Shell diesel) both claim to achieve the same objective.
However, Millers Ecomax additive works...

I'm considering purchasing a Kida Venga, Hyundai ix20 or Nissan Note. Which would be the best petrol version considering value for money, fuel economy etc?

I am looking to replace my 2002 Jaguar XK8, which I've taken from 60,000 to 150,000 miles in the last six years. The car still drives nicely, but is getting a bit tired. The dealer I've dealt with for...

I have to replace my Rover 75. Ideally, I'd like a car with a similar level of comfort to my Rover (leather seats, air con) with similar handling and economy. I have a maximum budget of £5000.
Are there...

I'm looking to replace my Toyota Auris diesel. I'm not sure I want another diesel as I only average 44mpg on my 40 mile each way motorway return. My wife has a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost, which is fantastic...

I bought a 2008 Lexus IS220d recently from an independent dealer. When I bought the car the salesman told me it would return 40+mpg. However, the car hasn't returned anywhere near this figure, with an...

I am looking to buy a new car. I have narrowed down my choice to the Skoda Octavia, SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 turbo petrol engine. However, I believe that the 1.4 in each of these cars...

I am looking to buy a new Ford Fiesta, but I am not sure whether to get a 1.0 EcoBoost or a 1.25 petrol. Also should I get 15-inch alloys or pay extra to get the larger 16s?

I have a Seat Altea 2.0TDI Sport with 168k on it. Should I swap it for a 1.6 iDTEC Honda Civic or a Mazda CX-5 diesel? With the new engines do you really get the quoted figures of near 60mpg?