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Best used cars for motorways and long distances

Ranked for high-mileage motorway drivers by the best fuel economy on larger (1.6L+) diesel and economical engines from live stock.

Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.

What are the best used cars for motorway and long-distance driving?

Based on live UK dealer stock on Motoring Today, top picks for “Best used cars for motorway driving” right now include Citroën C4 Picasso, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Toyota C-Hr. Each ranking is generated from cars actually for sale today, not a static list, so it stays current as stock changes.

Citroën C4 Picasso
Diesel · 72 mpg · 1.6L
BMW 3 Series
Diesel · 65 mpg · 2.0L
BMW 5 Series
Diesel · 60 mpg · 2.0L
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Diesel · 57 mpg · 2.1L
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  1. 1Citroën C4 PicassoDiesel · 72 mpg · 1.6L
  2. 2BMW 3 SeriesDiesel · 65 mpg · 2.0L
  3. 3BMW 5 SeriesDiesel · 60 mpg · 2.0L
  4. 4Mercedes-Benz GLADiesel · 57 mpg · 2.1L
  5. 5Toyota C-HrPetrol · 57 mpg · 1.8L
  6. 6Jaguar F-PaceDiesel · 55 mpg · 2.0L
  7. 7Nissan X-TrailDiesel · 55 mpg · 1.6L
  8. 8Audi A6Diesel · 53 mpg · 2.0L
  9. 9Kia SportageDiesel · 51 mpg · 1.6L
  10. 10Volkswagen TiguanDiesel · 50 mpg · 2.0L
  11. 11BMW X3Diesel · 48 mpg · 3.0L
  12. 12Škoda KaroqDiesel · 47 mpg · 1.6L

This list is compiled automatically from cars currently for sale through approved UK dealers on Motoring Today and refreshes as stock changes. Rankings use data we already hold — price, running costs, CO₂, MOT history and body type — never sponsored placement. Always check the individual car's full details before buying.

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