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Most economical car models, by official MPG

Ranked by the highest official combined MPG across manufacturer specs for every model's trim line-up, then matched back to what's in stock today (see our diesel-only live-stock ranking for what's actually available to buy right now).

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

Which car models are the most economical, by official MPG?

Based on live UK dealer stock on Motoring Today, top picks for “Most economical car models by official MPG” right now include Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Corsa, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series. Each ranking is generated from cars actually for sale today, not a static list, so it stays current as stock changes.

Ford Fiesta
88 mpg (official)
Vauxhall Astra
85 mpg (official)
Vauxhall Corsa
85 mpg (official)
Audi A3
83 mpg (official)
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Refreshes automatically as live dealer stock changes.

  1. 1Ford Fiesta88 mpg (official)
  2. 2Vauxhall Astra85 mpg (official)
  3. 3Vauxhall Corsa85 mpg (official)
  4. 4Audi A383 mpg (official)
  5. 5BMW 1 Series83 mpg (official)
  6. 6Citroën C383 mpg (official)
  7. 7Fiat 50083 mpg (official)
  8. 8Ford Focus83 mpg (official)
  9. 9Peugeot 20883 mpg (official)
  10. 10Peugeot 300883 mpg (official)
  11. 11Volkswagen Golf83 mpg (official)
  12. 12Volkswagen Polo83 mpg (official)

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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