3 economical city cars

Driving in a big city can be stressful and the number of parking spaces is almost always insufficient. That's why so many people are looking for small cars that are agile and economical when deciding to buy a used car. We checked which of them may be the best choice.

1. Volkswagen Lupo 3L

Although the Lupo 3L was manufactured between 1999 and 2005, it is still an extremely low fuel consumption car. This particular Volkswagen was equipped with a three-cylinder diesel engine, with a capacity of 1.2 litres, which was designed specifically for its needs. Its power is 61 horsepower. The Volkswagen Lupo 3L will be driven at a maximum speed of 165 km/h, and it will take us up to a hundred seconds to accelerate it. This model has aluminium and magnesium body parts, it is also equipped with thin windscreens and wheels with low rolling resistance tires. The lack of a spare wheel and power steering can be quite surprising.

Volkswagen Lupo 3L - small size

The car itself is only 3.5 meters long, so we can't count on too much space inside it. The rear seats are quite cramped, so they are unlikely to work on longer distances. Luggage carrier also does not impress with its dimensions, because its capacity is 130 liters. Volkswagen Lupo 3L is perfect for this in cities, fitting almost everywhere.

2. Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris of the first generation, like VW Lupo, was also produced between 1999 and 2005. It is available with four different gasoline engines with capacities of 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.5 Turbo, and a version with diesel engine 1.4 D-4D.Toyota Yaris can certainly be counted among the reliable cars, which are very popular among drivers. In addition, this model has a very spacious interior and a generously sized trunk with a variable capacity of 205 to 305 litres after shifting the rear bench seat. Although air conditioning and central locking were not standard in Toyota Yaris, the equipment is really good.

Toyota Yaris - not just advantages

It is almost certain that by following the manufacturer's recommendations for servicing your car, we will be able to enjoy a trouble-free ride with the Toyota Yaris for a very long time. All the more so as spare parts for this model are easily accessible and inexpensive. The only disadvantage of these cars is that they do not work very well with gas installations. For this reason, we will not find a large number of LPG cars on the market.

3. Fiat Panda II

Fiat Panda II was produced between 2003 and 2012. Over the years, users have received models with different engine capacities and powers. In addition to the standard version, the car was available in a five-door hatchback version, but also 4x4 or Abrath with a 1.4 engine and 130 horsepower. The most popular, however, were simple, economical Panda, which perfectly fulfilled their role as a city car. They are not only manoeuvrable, but also quite spacious and comfortable interior, and their purchase is not expensive.

Fiat Panda - what to watch out for?

Looking for a copy of Fiat Panda to buy, it is worth looking for cars manufactured in Poland, which had one owner. It should also be remembered that the equipment of many models is not particularly rich. In the basic version, their owners only received an immobiliser, a central castle and an airbag. Therefore, if we care about air conditioning or electrically operated windows, remember to check if a given unit has it, but the most important thing is that the Fiat Panda has a low failure rate. If something breaks down, these are usually minor faults that can be rectified quite cheaply.