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Cheapest used cars to run right now

Ranked by live fuel cost per mile at this week's average UK pump prices (DESNZ, Open Government Licence) — petrol, diesel and electric side by side, using each model's official combined economy with a real-world adjustment (electric models assume home charging at ~3.5 miles/kWh).

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Which used cars are cheapest to run right now?

Based on live UK dealer stock on Motoring Today, top picks for “Cheapest used cars to run right now” right now include Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Renault Captur, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar. Each ranking is generated from cars actually for sale today, not a static list, so it stays current as stock changes.

Tesla Model 3
Electric · 7.7p/mile fuel
Tesla Model Y
Electric · 7.7p/mile fuel
Renault Captur
Diesel · 12.1p/mile fuel
Nissan Qashqai
Diesel · 12.5p/mile fuel
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Refreshes automatically as live dealer stock changes.

  1. 1Tesla Model 3Electric · 7.7p/mile fuel
  2. 2Tesla Model YElectric · 7.7p/mile fuel
  3. 3Renault CapturDiesel · 12.1p/mile fuel
  4. 4Nissan QashqaiDiesel · 12.5p/mile fuel
  5. 5Renault KadjarDiesel · 12.6p/mile fuel
  6. 6Citroën C4 PicassoDiesel · 13.1p/mile fuel
  7. 7Audi A1Petrol · 14.3p/mile fuel
  8. 8Ford FiestaPetrol · 14.9p/mile fuel
  9. 9Dacia SanderoPetrol · 14.9p/mile fuel
  10. 10Peugeot 208Petrol · 14.9p/mile fuel
  11. 11Mazda Mazda2Petrol · 15.1p/mile fuel
  12. 12Volkswagen GolfPetrol · 15.1p/mile fuel

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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