Five Hatchbacks That Will Save Thousands on Fuel
25.05.11
With fuel now hovering at the £6 per gallon mark, you can save thousands with the new breed of diesel and hybrid cars. The Audi A3 1.6 TDi is currently available at £18,990 it is capable of 0-62mph in 11.4 seconds and has co2 emissions of only 99g/km. Road tax is exempt as is the congestion charge and it returns 74.3 mpg on the combined cycle.
The VW Golf Bluemotion TDI should also be considered, t is powered by a highly efficient and refined 1.6 litre TDI common rail diesel engine. It can reach 62mph from rest in a respectable 11.3 seconds before going on to a top speed of 117mph. It does match the economy of the Polo Blue Motion which is capable of achieving a combined 74.3 mpg while emitting just 99 g/km of CO2. It is priced slightly lower than the Audi A3 at £18,665.
The Toyota Auris Hybird also steps up to the mark this car was awarded the title of WhatGreen Car of the Year 2010. The Toyota Auris Hybrid Synergy drive is almost identical to that of the successful
Source: motoring.co.uk