Top-5 cars worth buying before autumn 2026: the least expenses before winter
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Top-5 cars worth buying before autumn 2026: the least expenses before winter
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Before the winter season, on the secondary market you can consider economical models from 2014-2022 with moderate fuel and maintenance costs. The selection of Autoportal experts includes hybrids, hatchbacks, a liftback, and budget family cars.
Cars with minimal costs before winter: five models
The prices of the presented cars range from $6,000 to $21,000, and the declared fuel consumption does not exceed 7 liters per 100 km.
1. Toyota Prius XW50 2016-2020
The Prius costs $13,500-18,000 and consumes 3.9-4.3 liters per 100 km. The hybrid system has no classic starter or generator. The model requires standard regular maintenance.
2. Toyota Corolla E210 2019-2022
The hybrid Corolla is priced at $16,000-21,000. The version with a 1.8-liter power unit consumes 4.5-4.8 liters per 100 km. Among the model's features are a durable suspension and high liquidity.
3. Volkswagen Golf VII 2014-2019
Prices for the Golf VII range from $9,500-14,500, and consumption is 5.5-6.5 liters per 100 km. The body has anti-corrosion protection. The selection recommends versions with 1.6 MPI or 1.4 TSI engines.
4. Škoda Octavia A7 2015-2019
The Octavia A7 costs $10,500-15,500 and consumes 5-6 liters per 100 km. Versions with the bad roads package have increased ground clearance. Spare parts and main consumables are widely available on the market.
5. Renault Logan and Sandero Stepway 2015-2020
Logan and Sandero are available for $6,000-9,500 and consume 6-7 liters per 100 km. The Sandero Stepway has a ground clearance of about 195 mm. A wide selection of inexpensive spare parts is offered for the models.