Small cars

[johnk]

What are the best small cars as far as fuel consumption goes?

[another-view]

You can't get more fuel efficient than this small car:
http://images.product...iew/1270/42706329.jpg

[tamborine]

C5

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk...L?hash=item3efa5412a4

[Toureman]

simple google brings up sites like this..............



http://www.guardian.c...15383,1357788,00.html

[TWR]

Hi John, the fuel consumption lies with the person that drives it, the way you drive, how you drive, the use of gears, tyre pressure, roof racks, these all contribute to fuel saving, regards what car, If you want really good return on your fuel & your pocket can afford it, Also think about your needs, leg room etc, passenger room, storage room, go for an Automatic they change at the right time, in the right gear with no loss of ill use of revs.

[Panic Button]

Sorry TWR, but I have to disagree with you there, an automatic usually uses more fuel than the equivalent manual version.

Automatics choose the gear you just needed, not the one you are about to need, so they are not as efficient as you claim.

[sara3]

my friend at work is going to buy one of these. he's done masses of research... I wouldn't be seen dead in one though!

http://www.toyota.co....6555&CampaignID=C3360

Toyota IQ.

[Panic Button]

I couldn't even do my big Tescos shop in that Sara.

You certainly wouldn't see one down Lovers Lane either!

[TWR]

Hi panic, a while back we went on a Defensive driving course with the company I used to work for the then HGV was a 40 tonner the box was auto, the figures it give out was welcomed by the comp for fuel efficiency, I know there is obviously difference between the two but the figures give out by the makers cannot be undermined, Exact change to the exact road conditions Eg/ traffic lights, road works etc. But I will stand to be corrected.

[craft1948]

I love my Smart Car...........but if I need to buy quite large objects I have to borrow my sister's car....