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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 Toyota C-Hr, BMW X1, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, Mazda Cx-5. Each ranking is generated from cars actually for sale today, not a static list, so it stays current as stock changes.

Toyota C-Hr
Petrol · 65 mpg · 1.8L
BMW X1
Diesel · 62 mpg · 2.0L
BMW 3 Series
Diesel · 62 mpg · 2.0L
BMW 5 Series
Diesel · 60 mpg · 2.0L
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  1. 1Toyota C-HrPetrol · 65 mpg · 1.8L
  2. 2BMW X1Diesel · 62 mpg · 2.0L
  3. 3BMW 3 SeriesDiesel · 62 mpg · 2.0L
  4. 4BMW 5 SeriesDiesel · 60 mpg · 2.0L
  5. 5Mazda Cx-5Diesel · 55 mpg · 2.2L
  6. 6Nissan X-TrailDiesel · 55 mpg · 1.6L
  7. 7Ford KugaDiesel · 54 mpg · 2.0L
  8. 8Mercedes-Benz CLAPetrol · 51 mpg · 1.6L
  9. 9Audi A6Diesel · 50 mpg · 2.0L
  10. 10Audi Q5Diesel · 49 mpg · 2.0L
  11. 11BMW X3Diesel · 49 mpg · 3.0L
  12. 12Jaguar E-PaceDiesel · 44 mpg · 2.0L

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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