4 Best Economical Cars For City Driving

Small, economical city cars have always felt like a bit of a compromise. Yes they’re easy to drive and fit their purpose of getting you round the city quick and easy but they were always a bit cramped or lacked a bit of luxury. Today’s range of small economical city-going cars have all sorts of tech, feel more spacious and most brands offer some hybrid or even full electric options so are a lot more economical. Below are some of the best options to choose when looking for your next budget-friendly city car.

Fiat 500

On looks alone the Fiat 500 would be at the top of anyone’s list. It’s definitely the best looking of the bunch, which is probably why the design has stayed fairly similar over the last 15 years – why change something if it’s not broken! It’s also super personalisable if you’re interested in having a bit more fun with the design. They also offer a wide variety of engine options too; you can find plenty of Fiat deals for electric Fiat 500s. With the ability to go full electric, it means they’re even more economical than ever.

Peugeot 208

The Peugeot is a real dark horse. It has an excellent hybrid option, which is incredibly efficient. It also offers a diesel version, which is rare nowadays, with the majority of cars only having petrol or hybrid options. The diesel option is the overall most economical – being able to squeeze out 73.6mpg. Plus, they have an electric version for those wanting to be more sustainable and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. What it does lack, however, is the colour choices; they’re not very inspiring unless you love neon green.

Renault Clio

Although not quite as small as they once were, the current Renault Clio is still small compared to its competitors, but on the inside, you don’t really feel it. You get loads of leg room and head room, and can easily fit 4 passengers in on a longer journey without feeling cramped. The Clio has a super economical hybrid option, managing 65.7mpg, over 10 mpg more than the base spec petrol.

Vauxhall Corsa

The new Corsa model has got to be the best-looking version they’ve ever made. It has the same vibe as the rest, but looks a bit meaner and feels like you get a bit more car for your money. The engine options are pretty varied, though fairly economical whichever you decide to go for. The 100% electric option can get you up to 266 miles of range – not bad for a small car. Again, it lacks any real personalisation, with only 6 colours, which are all pretty standard options.

Even the most economical cars should be fun to drive and still look great and these options are no exception. Gone are the days of having to sacrifice looks to keep down costs – with these cars, you can have both! Whether you go for something more fancy like the Fiat or more practical like the Clio, they’re all great options if you’re looking for an economical car to navigate the city in.

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