2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41
Leading car manufacturers are very flexible in responding to the vagaries that are characteristic of the global oil market. The constant rise in the price of energy carriers, as well as the gradual reduction in their reserves, lead to the fact that the development of modern models comes to the fore to reduce fuel consumption. Ecologists also support this idea very actively. As a result, new versions of hybrid power plants appear every year, which are considered a kind of intermediate link between electric vehicles and traditional versions of cars. In this article we will talk about the most economical and compact city cars. It should be noted that in the ranking of ten models, only cars with hybrid or fuel engines are presented, excluding electric cars.
Daewoo Matiz
Opens the list of a model that in our country and around the world is especially popular with students and housewives - Daewoo Matiz. It is equipped with a 0.8-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 51 horsepower. Averagethe fuel consumption of a car is 6.8 liters, however, depending on the driving style of the driver, this figure may vary. The use of far from the most powerful power unit here had a negative impact on the dynamics, because in order to reach the mark of 100 km / h, this car takes as much as 15 seconds. Be that as it may, Korean engineers did not create it for high-speed driving, so the model takes its rightful place in the category "Economical city cars".
Chery Bonus
In ninth place in the ranking is the representative of the Chinese automotive industry - model Chery Bonus. It appeared on the domestic market in 2011. Under the hood is a 109-horsepower 1.5-liter engine, created by Chinese engineers together with representatives of AVL. Almost the only advantage of the model, most experts called the small amount of fuel consumption, which is 6.2 liters for every "hundred" run in the combined cycle. In the dynamics of overclocking, the model lost even to the previous representative of the rating. Moreover, the car is rather clumsy. As of the beginning of sales, its cost in the salons of Russian dealers was approximately 336 thousand rubles. Be that as it may, the demand for this inexpensive city car did not live up to the hopes of the developers. Therefore, it is not surprising that in 2014 its supplies to our country ceased.
Audi A1 Sportback
The Audi A1 Sportback was next in order of decreasing fuel consumption. For every 100 kilometers he needs an average of 5,6 liters of gasoline. The machine is equipped with a 122-horsepower power unit with a volume of 1.4 liters. Despite modest fuel consumption, the model boasts solid dynamics, because it takes 9 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h. In the domestic market, the buyer is offered modifications equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed "automatic".
Not all city cars of the economy class are distinguished by their exquisite design. This fact has nothing to do with the Audi A1 Sportback. German designers have well thought out both the appearance of the model and its interior. In the guise of a car, a spectacular radiator grille, smooth bumpers and optics are striking. All this gives the model originality and style.
Smart ForTwo
The next small city car with excellent fuel economy is the Smart ForTwo, which averages 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers on the combined cycle. As standard, under the hood of this baby, a power unit with a volume of 0.9 liters and 88 horsepower is installed. The model is designed for the driver and one passenger. Moreover, it cannot boast of a capacious trunk, and therefore it is not necessary to talk about its practicality. On the other hand, a high degree of efficiency and maneuverability makes this car an excellent option for getting around the city. It should be noted that modifications with more powerful engines are also available on the domestic market.
Peugeot 107
Peugeot 107 is on the sixth position in the rating of "the most economical city cars". In the combined cycle, the model consumes about five liters of fuel for every "hundred". The interior trim is dominated by high-quality materials, pleasant to the touch. At the same time, like many other representatives of this French manufacturing company, the car has rather modest dimensions, so drivers and passengers, even of an average configuration, are not very comfortable inside for a long time. The size of the luggage compartment is also not impressive here, the volume of which is only 130 liters. In other words, for traveling long distances, this is not the best option. In addition, another drawback of the model is considered to be a rather high cost. Thus, almost the only advantage that the Peugeot 107 can boast of is the size of its fuel consumption.
Skoda Fabia TDI Greenline II
Currently, the designers of the world famous Czech company Skoda are actively working to reduce the fuel consumption of their cars. One of their latest developments is the second generation Fabia TDI Greenline, which is a modern city car powered by a 70 horsepower 1.2-liter three-cylinder diesel engine. For every 100 kilometers, the car needs 4.5 liters of fuel. Due to the presence of a turbine, the model is very nimble and maneuverable. However, Czech engineers call their main achievement a significant reduction in emissions inatmosphere of harmful substances. The model was produced in the period from 2007 to 2014, after which it was somewhat updated. However, the key innovations concerned mainly its design.
Peugeot 208
The Peugeot 208 e-HDi 70 EGC is another representative of the French automotive industry in the "Most economical city cars" ranking. Under the hood of this model, the developers placed a 1.4-liter diesel power unit with 68 “horses”. The motor is equipped with a turbine, due to which a decent driving dynamics is achieved. Do not forget about the small dimensions of the machine. For every hundred kilometers, a car needs an average of 4 liters of fuel. According to French designers, the model was designed to drive mainly on city streets. Given this fact, it is not surprising that its maximum speed is limited to 165 km/h.
Lexus CT200h
The Lexus CT200h model, which was first presented to the general public in 2010 during the Geneva Motor Show, closes the top three in the category "Economical city cars". It should be noted that the novelty was the first C-class hatchback in the history of this manufacturer. The machine is driven by a 1.8 liter engine and an AC motor. The total power of the power plant is 136 horsepower. It is thanks to the use of hybrid technologies that the developers managed to achieve a small fuel consumption ofonly 3.8 liters of gasoline in the combined cycle per 100 kilometers. The car looks very modern and stylish. Aggressive appearance is given by strict optics and a massive radiator grille. In the interior of the novelty, every little thing is well thought out, which will appeal to even a demanding car enthusiast. The model has not yet been delivered to the domestic market. As for its value in Europe, here it starts at around 27 thousand euros.
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 the silver medalist in the ranking. The representative of the Japanese automotive industry is equipped with a hybrid 1.8-liter engine, the maximum power of which is 134 horsepower. Fuel consumption averages 2.1 liters per "hundred". Despite this, the model boasts decent dynamics, as it accelerates to 100 km/h in 11 seconds. The machine is also equipped with an electrical installation, which can be charged even through a regular household outlet. In this case, the power reserve of the battery is 1200 kilometers. The maximum possible speed of the model is 180 km/h.
Volvo V60 Plug In Hybrid
Volvo V60 Plug In Hybrid is by far the best city car in terms of economy, as numerous studies have shown. The model is comfortable and practical. Moreover, it is in no way inferior in technical characteristics to itsdiesel and petrol 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, 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 it takes about 6.1 seconds to accelerate to “hundreds”. Due to the electric motor alone, the car is able to cover 50 kilometers. It is charged through a regular household outlet.
The design of the car as a whole corresponds to the concept of the entire model range of the manufacturer. Along with this, the appearance has its own characteristics. First of all, it is that the model has two fillers (for diesel fuel and recharging, respectively, at the rear and front). In addition, in order to lighten weight and reduce drag, the developers have provided a number of aerodynamic elements on the body. The volume of the luggage compartment is 430 liters, but when the rear seats are folded, this figure increases three times. Quality materials were used in the interior decoration. The control panel is simple and clear. Like other cars from this manufacturer, the model boasts a high level of safety. The cost of a car in the showrooms of domestic dealers starts at 3.3 million rubles.
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