Taking fuel consumption into consideration on new cars

I am looking to buy a new car for around town, low mileage use - and would really like a crossover like a Hyundai ix35, Toyota RAV-4 or Kia Sportage, but currently owning a fairly fuel efficient Clio I...

How accurate is the mpg indication on my Honda?

There is a discrepancy between the miles per gallon achieved as indicated on my Honda's display and the figure I get by carefully checking miles on the odometer divided by the declared amount of fuel delivered,...

Which economical SUV or saloon for towing and seating comfort?

Next summer I intend to trade in my three-year-old SEAT Altea XL Sport for a new or nearly new car. The car needs to able to tow a 1100kg caravan, be economical, and capable of 45 miles per gallon solo....

Which manual car with a large boot to replace my MG ZR?

I have driven my MG ZR for the past eight years and have enjoyed it but would like to pass it on to my grandsons. Can you give me some advice on a suitable replacement? Must be reliable with a decent size...

What should I replace my faithful Honda CR-V with?

I am having to think about getting rid of my beloved Honda CR-V. It is now 14 years old and has been the best car I have ever owned. I bought it when it was three years old with 60,000 on the clock....

Ecoboost or TSI?

I would like to buy a Volvo V40, Ford Focus or Seat Leon but wonder which model has the better engine (reliability, consumption, power)? As I want decent performance for reasonable money, I'm considering...

Fuel Economy of post-2008 cars

You mention in the current stats that newer cars fair worse on fuel economy compared to official figures - do you have the average drop for newer models from 2008?

Fuel consumption query.

You kindly answered my query earlier on which Toyota RAV-4 automatic is most economical but on your real mpg site you say that the 2.2 d4d auto will do 36.0 mpg. Whereas the recommended 2.0i valvematic...

Which 8-10 year old car is best - a Toyota Corolla or a Skoda Fabia?

We're preparing to sell our Renault Scenic (too big for a family of 3, too expensive) and after extensive internet searching have narrowed down our next car choice to either a Toyota Corolla (late '02-'07)...

Which automatic, economical MPV for under £4000?

My husband and I moved to the Suffolk countryside two years ago, and bought a 2007 Ford C-Max automatic (mileage on purchase: 7000). We already had, and still have, a 2005 Ford Focus automatic. We are...