[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/lowest-running-cost-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/lowest-running-cost-cars\/","headline":"Cars with the lowest running costs","name":"Cars with the lowest running costs","description":"You don\u2019t need us to tell you that motoring is a financially taxing way of life. First, you have to buy the car. Then tax it, sort out insurance, fill it with fuel, buy some of those fluffy dice to dangle from the rear view mirror; it\u2019s like a second mortgage. But it doesn\u2019t have to be. As our recent focus on cars priced under \u00a310,000 proved, motoring needn\u2019t cost the earth and there are plenty of decent, reliable cars […]","datePublished":"2017-01-31","dateModified":"2017-02-01","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-28.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-28.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/lowest-running-cost-cars\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":518,"keywords":["Audi TT","Bentley Flying Spur V8 saloon","city car","Dacia Duster","Dacia Sandero","Executive car","Family car","Jaguar XF","Kia Venga","luxury car","MG 6 GT","MGV","sports car","supermini","SUV","Suzuki Celerio"],"articleBody":"You don\u2019t need us to tell you that motoring is a financially taxing way of life. First, you have to buy the car. Then tax it, sort out insurance, fill it with fuel, buy some of those fluffy dice to dangle from the rear view mirror; it\u2019s like a second mortgage.But it doesn\u2019t have to be. As our recent focus on cars priced under \u00a310,000 proved, motoring needn\u2019t cost the earth and there are plenty of decent, reliable cars with a four-figure asking price out there.Acquiring the car is only the start of the battle though; you\u2019ve got to run the thing now. So how do you ensure you\u2019ve not bought a fuel-guzzling monster? Catastrophic running costs can quickly sour your new purchase, so here, we\u2019ve laid out the cars that are the cheapest to fuel, tax and insure, according to Auto Express.Rather than list a load of city cars though, we\u2019re looking at them by segment with each model judged by its total cost of ownership (TCO) over a typical three-year\/36,000-mile cycle.City carSuzuki Celerio 1.0 SZ2. TCO: \u00a37,100When the Celerio launched in 2015, it replaced the Alto, which had been the UK\u2019s lowest-priced car until the Dacia Sandero stole the title.Starting from \u00a36,999, the Celerio hasn\u2019t engaged in price limbo battles, but when it comes to running a car on a budget, you really can\u2019t get better than the Celerio.SuperminiDacia Sandero 1.5 dCi Ambiance 5dr. TCO: \u00a37,212The UK\u2019s cheapest car is also one of the cheapest to run. That said, this is the almost range-topping Ambiance model that comes with a \u00a39,195 asking price, rather than the \u00a35,995 tag attached to the entry model. Still, this means you can have a car and run it for three years at just over \u00a316,000.Family carMG 6 GT 1.9D S 5dr. TCO: \u00a312,559MG made waves in 2016 by pulling out of Britain\u2019s automotive manufacturing industry but its family-sized saloon remains well suited to families on a budget.MPVKia Venga 1.4 ISG 1 5dr. TCO: \u00a310,831There are better MPVs and better Kias than the Venga, but if you can get past its frumpy drive and awkward appearance, then you\u2019ll make some handy savings over three years of motoring.SUVDacia Duster 1.6 115 Access. TCO: \u00a39,996More justification that Dacia really is the brand of choice for frugal motorists.ExecutiveJaguar XF 2.0d Prestige. TCO: \u00a318,085The first surprise entry here because it isn\u2019t often a premium brand like Jaguar is associated with frugality, but here we are. The next two will shock you too.Sports carAudi TT 1.8 TFSI Sport. TCO: \u00a315,351For drivers of sports cars that don\u2019t like paying for fuel, this entry-level TT is the car to go for with its 47.1 combined mpg and 139g\/km CO2 output.Luxury carBentley Flying Spur V8 saloon. TCO: \u00a386,264Look at that TCO figure, you could buy half a house for the cost of running the entry-level Flying Spur. With 25.4mpg and 254g\/km CO2, we dread to think how bank balance-busting the rest of the segment could be."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars with the lowest running costs","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/lowest-running-cost-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]