Peugeot 107 or Toyota Prius, small car or hybrid - equally low fuel consumption, you can choose the model to your taste. The only difference is in the price of the car, power and functionality.
For whom the car is not a prestigious accessory, but a necessary assistant for moving around the city and the highway, the issue of economical fuel consumption is especially relevant. The steady rise in gasoline prices forces people to choose models with modest fuel consumption. On the one hand, you can save on gasoline due to the low power of the car. On the other hand, you can buy a modern hybrid, where engineers have introduced new technologies in such a way that both the engine power will please you and the gasoline will last for a long time.
Small cars - saving on everything
In Soviet times, the popular small car was "Oka" №. Compact size, low cost of the car, inexpensive insurance and transport tax, low gas mileage - these are the main characteristics of a small car. They are considered the female version of the car, but, in urban conditions, their small size and economy also attract men.
The fuel consumption indicated in the passport and obtained under standard conditions differs from the real one, slightly more. This difference is due to differences in temperature and atmospheric pressure of the area, the quality of the road and gasoline.
Peugeot 107. The three-door Peugeot 107, less than three and a half meters in length, easily accommodates 5 people in its cabin. This model leaves no doubt about reliability, because the engine in it is Japanese, and the mechanisms, for example, the suspension, are simple and proven. The power of the car in 68 horsepower allows you to quickly start from a place. Gasoline consumption is more than modest - 4.5 liters per 100 km. The model still has disadvantages: low ground clearance, poor sound insulation, parts, in the event of a breakdown, are practically not repairable.
KIA Picanto. Another very popular small car today is the Kia Picanto. Its characteristics are similar to the previous Peugeot 107. Maximum power - 69 hp, maximum speed - 153 km / h, mixed fuel consumption - 5 liters per 100 km for a model with a manual transmission and 5.5 l / 100 km - for machine. The differences in this model are 5 doors and a slightly longer body length - 3595 mm. Disadvantages: stiff suspension, low clearance and poor sound insulation.
Hybrids - in step with the times
When auto engineers came up with the symbiosis of gasoline and electric engines, it was a breakthrough for the industry in the direction of economy, machine power and environmental friendliness. While hybrids are expensive cars in our country, they all cost more than a million rubles. But those who are serious about fuel economy and are interested in pretty powerful new cars will love the hybrids.
Ford Fusion Hybrid. A very economical car, consuming 5 liters per 100 km with a power of 188 hp. The two-liter internal combustion engine is paired with an electric motor with a power of 7.6 kW. In Russia, this car is still sold individually, the dealer network has not been established.
Toyota Prius. This is one of the first hybrids, produced since 1997, one of the ten best cars. The power of the car is 134 l / s, and it consumes only 5.6 liters of gasoline per 100 km. Toyota Prius of the latest modification combines fashionable technical innovations. For example, she has an on-board computer with a touchscreen LCD display, which provides complete information about the operation of all systems. And also this car can move in eco-mode, consuming only 1.75 liters per 100 km.
Toyota Prius owners often complain about low ground clearance, poor visibility for the driver and cheap plastic dashboard.
Choosing a car that is economical in gasoline consumption, it remains to decide, more importantly, the power and electronic filling or the low cost of the car itself.
