Economical cars up to $10,000 with fuel consumption up to 6 L per 100 km
Within the specified budget, cars from 2009-2017 mostly fall, and their price significantly depends on mileage, trim level, and technical condition.
1. Toyota Prius III
Toyota Prius III of 2009-2015 with a hybrid system based on a 1.8 L gasoline engine costs approximately $7,500-10,000. In real conditions, Toyota Prius III consumes about 4.5-5.5 L per 100 km, with the advantages of the hybrid system being most evident in city driving.
2. Renault Megane III
Renault Megane III of 2009-2016 with a 1.5 dCi diesel engine is offered for approximately $5,500-9,000. The real fuel consumption of Renault Megane III is about 4.5-5.5 L per 100 km. The model is widely represented on the Ukrainian market in hatchback and station wagon body styles.
3. Skoda Octavia A7
Skoda Octavia A7 of early production years with a 1.6 TDI diesel engine can be found for approximately $8,000-10,000. In real operation, Skoda Octavia A7 consumes about 4.5-5.5 L of diesel fuel per 100 km.
4. Ford Focus III
Ford Focus III of 2011-2018 with a 1.6 TDCi diesel engine costs about $6,000-9,000. The average real fuel consumption of Ford Focus III is within 4.5-5.5 L per 100 km, and during suburban trips it can drop below 5 L.
5. Hyundai i30 II
Hyundai i30 II of 2012-2017 with a 1.6 CRDi diesel engine costs approximately $7,000-10,000 on the secondary market. In mixed conditions, Hyundai i30 II consumes about 5-6 L of diesel fuel per 100 km.
"Given fuel prices, choosing an economical car becomes a way to significantly reduce daily expenses. Models with real consumption up to 6 L per 100 km are especially beneficial for drivers who regularly cover long distances," notes the author of the material, Oleksii Astapov.
