Offering a bit more space and practicality than the superminis but still being incredibly fuel efficient cars, the small vehicle class is a good compromise. The top two fuel efficient cars in this category are the Citroen C3 and Fiat Punto.
Citroen C3
Combined fuel economy: 53 mpg (US), 64 mpg (UK), 4.4 l/100km
Citroen are making some very stylish fuel efficient cars. Powered by a 1.6 litre turbodiesel this car manages better combined fuel economy than a Prius at a fraction of the cost.
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Fiat Punto
Combined fuel economy: 53 mpg (US), 64 mpg (UK), 4.4 l/100km
The engine in this car is a tiny 1.3 litre diesel, the smallest diesel you can buy, but packed with technology - turbochargers, common rail fuel injection, double overhead cams and an intercooler.
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Fiat Bravo/Ritmo
Combined fuel economy: 51 mpg (US), 61 mpg (UK), 4.6 l/100km
Another of Fiats fuel efficient cars is the slightly larger Bravo/Ritmo, powered by a 1.6 litre diesel.
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Hyundai i30
Combined fuel economy: 50 mpg (US), 60 mpg (UK), 4.7 l/100km
Slightly worse figures than the most fuel efficient cars in this category but the 1.6 litre 85 kW diesel provides more power than most.
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VW Golf
Combined fuel economy: 52 mpg (US), 63 mpg (UK), 4.5 l/100km
VW weigh in with one of the most fuel efficient cars
in this category despite having the largest engine. The Golfs powerplant
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Audi A3
Combined fuel economy: 52 mpg (US), 63 mpg (UK), 4.5 l/100km
The A3 tops the list of Audi's fuel efficient cars. Like the Golf it also has a 1.9 litre 4 cylinder diesel engine.
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