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These are the most efficient diesel cars ever made for the public roads.

  1. 2015 Peugeot 208 BlueHDi 100 S/S

    Fuel Economy: 94.2 mpg

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    (2015 - 2019)
    ...i 100 S/S
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    116 mph
    
    10.7 seconds
    
    98 BHP
    
    94.2 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    285-1,076 L
    kg
    1,250 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 94.2 mpg, the Peugeot 208 BlueHDi 100 S/S takes joint first place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2015 to 2019.
    It is also 42nd in The Best MPG Peugeot Cars Ever.

  2. 2000 Audi A2 1.2 TDI 3L (8Z)

    Fuel Economy: 94.2 mpg

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    (2000 - 2005)
    ....2 TDI 3L
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    1.2 L Inline 3 Turbo
    
    104 mph
    
    14.8 seconds
    
    60 BHP
    
    94.2 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    350 L
    kg
    825 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 94.2 mpg, the Audi A2 1.2 TDI 3L takes joint first place.
    It's a 5 door FWD MPV with 4 seats and was sold from 2000 to 2005.
    It is also 102nd in The Best MPG Audi Cars Ever.

  3. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo 3L TDI

    Fuel Economy: 94.2 mpg

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    (1999 - 2005)
    ...po 3L TDI
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    1.2 L Inline 3 Turbo
    
    103 mph
    
    14.5 seconds
    
    60 BHP
    
    94.2 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    130-830 L
    kg
    830 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 94.2 mpg, the Volkswagen Lupo 3L TDI takes joint first place.
    It's a 3 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 1999 to 2005.
    It is also 60th in The Best MPG Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  4. 2014 Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 120 S/S

    Fuel Economy: 91.1 mpg

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    (2014 - 2021)
    ...i 120 S/S
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    122 mph
    
    9.7 seconds
    
    118 BHP
    
    91.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    420-1,228 L
    kg
    1,430 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 91.1 mpg, the Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 120 S/S takes fourth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2021.
    It is also 43rd in The Best MPG Peugeot Cars Ever.

  5. 2019 Peugeot 208 BlueHDi 100

    Fuel Economy: 88.3 mpg

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    (2019 - 2024)
    ...ueHDi 100
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    1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    116 mph
    
    10.2 seconds
    
    98 BHP
    
    88.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    311-1,106 L
    kg
    1,090 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 88.3 mpg, the Peugeot 208 BlueHDi 100 takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2024.
    It is also joint 44th in The Best MPG Peugeot Cars Ever.

  6. 2017 Citroën C3 BlueHDi 75 S/S

    Fuel Economy: 88.3 mpg

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    (2017 - 2020)
    ...Di 75 S/S
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    106 mph
    
    15.1 seconds
    
    74 BHP
    
    88.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    300 L
    kg
    1,165 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 88.3 mpg, the Citroën C3 BlueHDi 75 S/S takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2020.
    It is also 21st in The Best MPG Citroën Cars Ever.

  7. 2017 Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi S/S

    Fuel Economy: 88.3 mpg

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    (2017 - 2019)
    ...5 dCi S/S
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    1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    111 mph
    
    11.9 seconds
    
    89 BHP
    
    88.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    300-1,004 L
    kg
    1,140 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 88.3 mpg, the Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi S/S takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2019.
    It is also 14th in The Best MPG Nissan Cars Ever.

  8. 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi 85 S/S

    Fuel Economy: 88.3 mpg

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    (2017 - 2021)
    ...Ci 85 S/S
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    1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    109 mph
    
    12.5 seconds
    
    84 BHP
    
    88.3 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    292-1,093 L
    kg
    1,163 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 88.3 mpg, the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi 85 S/S takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2021.
    It is also 13th in The Best MPG Ford Cars Ever.

  9. 2014 Peugeot 308 SW BlueHDi 120 S/S

    Fuel Economy: 88.3 mpg

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    (2014 - 2021)
    ...i 120 S/S
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    121 mph
    
    10.1 seconds
    
    118 BHP
    
    88.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    610-1,660 L
    kg
    1,475 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 88.3 mpg, the Peugeot 308 SW BlueHDi 120 S/S takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2021.
    It is also joint 44th in The Best MPG Peugeot Cars Ever.

  10. 2013 Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi

    Fuel Economy: 88.3 mpg

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    (2013 - 2017)
    ...1.1 CRDi
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    1.1 L Inline 3 Turbo
    
    98 mph
    
    16.2 seconds
    
    74 BHP
    
    88.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    288-923 L
    kg
    1,155 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 88.3 mpg, the Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2017.
    It is also 33rd in The Best MPG Kia Cars Ever.

  11. 2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 110 (Mk7)

    Fuel Economy: 88.3 mpg

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    (2013 - 2017)
    ...otion 110
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    124 mph
    
    10.5 seconds
    
    108 BHP
    
    88.3 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    380-1,270 L
    kg
    1,280 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 88.3 mpg, the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 110 takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2017.
    It is also 61st in The Best MPG Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  12. 2012 Hyundai i20 1.1 blue CRDi (PB)

    Fuel Economy: 88.3 mpg

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    (2012 - 2014)
    ...blue CRDi
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    1.1 L Inline 3 Turbo
    
    98 mph
    
    15.7 seconds
    
    74 BHP
    
    88.3 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    295-1,060 L
    kg
    1,155 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 88.3 mpg, the Hyundai i20 1.1 blue CRDi takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2012 to 2014.
    It is also 26th in The Best MPG Hyundai Cars Ever.

  13. 2013 SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110

    Fuel Economy: 85.6 mpg

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    (2013 - 2016)
    ...otive 110
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    122 mph
    
    10.4 seconds
    
    108 BHP
    
    85.6 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    380-1,150 L
    kg
    1,240 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 85.6 mpg, the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 3 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2016.
    It is also joint 10th in The Best MPG SEAT Cars Ever.

  14. 2013 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110

    Fuel Economy: 85.6 mpg

    14th
    (2013 - 2016)
    ...otive 110
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    122 mph
    
    10.5 seconds
    
    108 BHP
    
    85.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    380-1,210 L
    kg
    1,260 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 85.6 mpg, the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2016.
    It is also joint 10th in The Best MPG SEAT Cars Ever.

  15. 2013 SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110

    Fuel Economy: 85.6 mpg

    15th
    (2013 - 2016)
    ...otive 110
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    122 mph
    
    10.6 seconds
    
    108 BHP
    
    85.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    587-1,470 L
    kg
    1,280 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 85.6 mpg, the SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2016.
    It is also joint 10th in The Best MPG SEAT Cars Ever.

  16. 2013 Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 110 (Mk7)

    Fuel Economy: 85.6 mpg

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    (2013 - 2017)
    ...otion 110
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    124 mph
    
    11.0 seconds
    
    108 BHP
    
    85.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    605-1,620 L
    kg
    1,391 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 85.6 mpg, the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 110 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2017.
    It is also joint 62nd in The Best MPG Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  17. 2010 Smart Fortwo Coupé cdi 54

    Fuel Economy: 85.6 mpg

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    (2010 - 2014)
    ...é cdi 54
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    0.8 L Inline 3 Turbo
    
    84 mph
    
    19.8 seconds
    
    53 BHP
    
    85.6 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    220 L
    kg
    770 kg
    Rear - RWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 85.6 mpg, the Smart Fortwo Coupé cdi 54 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 3 door RWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold from 2010 to 2014.
    It is also joint 15th in The Best MPG Smart Cars Ever.

  18. 2010 Smart Fortwo Cabrio cdi 54

    Fuel Economy: 85.6 mpg

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    (2010 - 2015)
    ...io cdi 54
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    0.8 L Inline 3 Turbo
    
    84 mph
    
    19.8 seconds
    
    53 BHP
    
    85.6 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    220 L
    kg
    800 kg
    Rear - RWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 85.6 mpg, the Smart Fortwo Cabrio cdi 54 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 3 door RWD Convertible with 2 seats and was sold from 2010 to 2015.
    It is also joint 15th in The Best MPG Smart Cars Ever.

  19. 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 75 (Mk5)

    Fuel Economy: 85.6 mpg

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    (2010 - 2017)
    ...Motion 75
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    1.2 L Inline 3 Turbo
    
    107 mph
    
    13.9 seconds
    
    74 BHP
    
    85.6 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    280-952 L
    kg
    1,057 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 85.6 mpg, the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 75 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2010 to 2017.
    It is also joint 62nd in The Best MPG Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  20. 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupé cdi 45

    Fuel Economy: 85.6 mpg

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    (2007 - 2010)
    ...é cdi 45
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    0.8 L Inline 3 Turbo
    
    84 mph
    
    19.8 seconds
    
    44 BHP
    
    85.6 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    220-340 L
    kg
    855 kg
    Rear - RWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 85.6 mpg, the Smart Fortwo Coupé cdi 45 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 3 door RWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold from 2007 to 2010.
    It is also joint 15th in The Best MPG Smart Cars Ever.

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