Urban cars with low fuel consumption

Leading car manufacturers respond very flexibly to the whims that are characteristic of the world oil market. The constant rise in price of energy carriers, as well as the gradual reduction of their reserves, lead to the fact that the reduction of fuel consumption comes to the fore in the development of modern models. Support this idea is very active and environmentalists. As a result, new versions of hybrid powerplants are emerging every year, which are considered a kind of intermediate link between electric vehicles and traditional versions of cars. . In this article we will tell you about the most economical and compact city cars . It should be noted that in the rating of ten models only cars with hybrid or fuel motors are presented, without taking into account electric cars.

Daewoo Matiz

Opens the list of the model, which in our country and all over the world is particularly popular among students and housewives - Daewoo Matiz. It is equipped with a 0.8-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 51 horsepower. The average fuel consumption of the car is 6.8 liters, however, depending on the driving style of the driver, this figure can vary. The use of far from the most powerful power unit here negatively affected the dynamics, because in order to reach a mark of 100 km / h, this machine takes as much as 15 seconds. ». Anyway, the Korean engineers did not create it for high-speed driving, so the model takes a worthy place in the category "Economy City Cars ".

Chery Bonus

In the ninth place in the rating is the representative of the Chinese automotive industry - the model Chery Bonus. In the domestic market, it appeared in 2011. Under the hood is a 109-horsepower engine with a volume of 1.5 liters, created by Chinese engineers in conjunction with representatives of the company AVL. Almost the only advantage of the model, most experts called a small amount of fuel consumption, which is 6.2 liters for every "hundred" run in a mixed cycle. In the overclocking dynamics, the model lost even to the previous rating representative. Moreover, the car is rather clumsy. As of the beginning of sales, its value in the salons of Russian dealers was approximately 336 thousand rubles. не оправдал надежд разработчиков. Whatever it was, the demand for this inexpensive city car did not meet the expectations of developers. Therefore, it is not surprising that in 2014, his supplies to our country ceased.

Audi A1 Sportback

Next in order to reduce fuel consumption was the car Audi A1 Sportback. For every 100 kilometers it requires an average of 5.6 liters of gasoline. The machine is equipped with a 122-strong power unit with a capacity of 1.4 liters. Despite the modest fuel consumption, the model boasts a solid dynamics, because it takes 9 seconds to accelerate from a place to 100 km / h. In the domestic market, the buyer is offered modifications equipped with a manual gearbox for six stages or a 7-speed automatic.

«эконом» отличаются изысканным дизайном. Not all city cars of "economy" class are distinguished by exquisite design. This fact does not in any way affect the Audi A1 Sportback. German designers well thought out both the appearance of the model and its interior. In the guise of a car, an impressive radiator grille, smooth bumpers and optics are thrown into the eyes. All this gives the model an originality and style.

Smart ForTwo

с отличным показателем экономичности – это Smart ForTwo, расходующий в смешанном цикле в среднем 5,2 литра топлива на каждые 100 километров. The next small city car with an excellent economy is Smart ForTwo, consuming an average of 5.2 liters of fuel per every 100 kilometers in a mixed cycle. In the standard configuration, under the hood of this baby, a power unit with a volume of 0.9 liters of 88 horsepower is installed. The model is designed for the driver and one passenger. Moreover, it can not boast of a capacious luggage compartment, so there is no need to talk about its practicality. On the other hand, a high degree of economy and maneuverability makes this machine an excellent option for traveling around the city. It should be noted that modifications in the domestic market with more powerful engines are also available.

Peugeot 107

» расположился Peugeot 107. В смешанном цикле модель потребляет порядка пяти литров топлива на каждую «сотню». At the sixth position in the rating "the most economical city cars " is Peugeot 107. In a mixed cycle, the model consumes about five liters of fuel for every "hundred". In furnish of interior quality materials, pleasant to the touch prevail. Along with this, like many other representatives of this French manufacturing company, the car has rather modest dimensions, so drivers and passengers of even the average configuration for a long time to be inside is not very comfortable. Not impressive here is also the size of the luggage compartment, the volume of which is only 130 liters. In other words, this is not the best option for long distance travel. In addition, another shortcoming of the model is a fairly high cost. Thus, almost the only advantage that the Peugeot 107 boasts, remains the size of its fuel consumption.

Skoda Fabia TDI Greenline II

At present, the designers of the world famous Czech company Skoda are actively working to reduce the fuel consumption of their cars. оборудованный 1,2-литровым трёхцилиндровым дизельным двигателем мощностью 70 лошадиных сил. One of the latest developments is the Fabia TDI Greenline of the second generation, which is a modern city car equipped with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder diesel engine with a capacity of 70 horsepower. For every 100 kilometers the car needs 4.5 liters of fuel. Due to the presence of the turbine, the model is very shustrous and maneuverable. However, the main achievement of Czech engineers is the significant reduction in the emission of harmful substances into the atmosphere. The model was produced in the period from 2007 to 2014, after which it was slightly updated. However, the key innovations relate mainly to its design.

Peugeot 208

» стала версия Peugeot 208 e-HDi 70 EGC. Another representative of the French automotive industry in the rating "The most economical city cars " was the Peugeot 208 e-HDi 70 EGC version. Under the hood of this model, the developers put a 1.4-liter diesel power unit on 68 "horses". The motor is equipped with a turbine, due to which a decent dynamics of motion is achieved. Do not forget about the small dimensions of the machine. For every hundred kilometers the car requires an average of 4 liters of fuel. According to French designers, the model was designed for driving mainly along city streets. Given this fact, it is not surprising that its maximum speed is limited to a mark of 165 km / h.

Lexus CT200h

». Model Lexus CT200h, which was first introduced to the general public in 2010 during the Geneva Motor Show, closes the top three in the category "Economy City Cars ". It should be noted that the novelty became the first S-class hatchback in the history of this manufacturer company. The machine is powered by a 1.8-liter motor and an alternating-current motor. The total power of the power plant is 136 horsepower. It is thanks to the use of hybrid technology that developers have achieved a small fuel consumption, which is only 3.8 liters of gasoline in a mixed cycle of 100 kilometers. It looks very modern and stylish. Aggressiveness to the external appearance is given by strict optics and a massive radiator grille. In the interior of the novelty, every detail is well thought out, which even a demanding car enthusiast will like. The model is not yet supplied to the domestic market. As for its value in Europe, here it starts at around 27 thousand euros.

Toyota Prius Plug In

на планете – это Toyota Prius Plug In. Almost the most economical city car on the planet is the Toyota Prius Plug In. The model is another representative of the family of hybrid cars and became a silver prize in the rating. A representative of the Japanese automotive industry is equipped with a hybrid 1.8-liter engine, the maximum capacity of which is 134 horsepower. The average fuel consumption is 2.1 liters per "hundred". Despite this, the model boasts a decent dynamics, because it accelerates to 100 km / h in 11 seconds. The machine is also equipped with an electrical installation, which can be charged even through an ordinary household outlet. In this case, the battery reserve is 1200 kilometers. The maximum possible speed of the model is 180 km / h.

Volvo V60 Plug In Hybrid

в плане экономичности – это Volvo V60 Plug In Hybrid. As numerous studies have shown, as of today, the best city car in terms of economy is the Volvo V60 Plug In Hybrid. The model is convenient and practical. Moreover, it is in no way inferior in its technical characteristics to its diesel and gasoline counterparts. The car is equipped with a 2.4-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 215 horsepower, as well as an electrical installation for 68 "horses". For every 100 kilometers of the model requires only 1.9 liters of fuel. The maximum possible speed of the Volvo V60 Plug In Hybrid is 230 km / h, and for dispersal to "hundreds" it takes about 6.1 seconds. Due to only one electric motor, the car is capable to overcome 50 kilometers of a way. It is charged by means of a usual household socket.

The design of the car as a whole corresponds to the concept of the entire model range of the manufacturer. At the same time, there are some peculiarities in appearance. First of all, this is the fact that the model has two filling necks (for diesel fuel and recharging, respectively, from the rear and from the front). In addition, in order to facilitate weight and reduce resistance, the developers have provided a number of aerodynamic elements on the body. The volume of the luggage compartment is 430 liters, but when folding the rear seats this figure is increased three-fold. The interior decoration uses high-quality materials. The control panel is simple and straightforward. Like other cars from this manufacturer, the model boasts a high level of safety. The cost of cars in the salons of domestic dealers starts from the mark of 3.3 million rubles.