Motoring News

I remember a time when the only people bending over to pick up a penny were the homeless and the odd superstitious folk looking for good fortune. In a dramatic twist, I’m now seeing cityslicker bankers crease up their Burton suit trousers to scrap for the loose change. In this economic meltdown the pennies are starting to make big differences. I can’t really say it’s a bad thing, but it’s definitely an unsual sight. With that said, it’s no wonder that everyone is trying to make their hard earned cash work that little bit harder.

Here at VCARS, we’ve noticed a dramatic change in our user search criteria. We’re getting a lot more “green” related search terms flooding in. We’re not saying it’s all related to lack of personal funds; we’re sure some of you genuinely are starting to care about the planet a little more. No, really.

The most apparent trend that has spiked in our statistics is that car buyers want more miles per gallon, a lot more. Car manurfacturers haven’t been bone idle to the news flash, they’ve had their ears to the ground and are more than aware of the ever growng demand for the green. And that’s precisely why more and more fuel efficient vehicles are flooding the market. It was only a few years ago that 35mpg seemed impressive. Not anymore; consumers are now demanding double the performance. Let’s face it, being Green is now cool. Fonzy cool.

Here’s a list of 10 cars with exceptional fuel efficiency that will surely make your cash go further. You know what? They don’t look all that bad either…

Smart fortwo cabrio fortwo cabrio cdi noDPF 33 kW
	85 mpg

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 Duratorq TDCi 90ps DPF [from 2009]
	76 mpg

SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TDI 80PS Ecomotive 5dr
	76 mpg

VW Polo 1.4 TDI 80ps BLUEMOTION 1 +DPF 3/5dr
	74 mpg

MINI Cooper R56 Cooper D +DPF [from Aug 2007]
	72 mpg

TOYOTA Yaris 1.0 D-4-D [2009]
	68 mpg

SKODA Fabia 1.4 TDI PD 80PS Green-Line +DPF Estate
	68 mpg

SKODA Fabia 1.4 TDI PD 80PS Green-Line +DPF Estate
	68 mpg

FIAT 500 1.3 16v MultiJet
	67 mpg

FORD Focus ECOnetic 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (110PS) Estate DPF
	65 mpg

RENAULT Clio Campus 1.5 dCi 65
	65 mpg