Best and worst cars for fuel efficiency

THE best small cars on sale aren’t just easy to drive, they’re also brimming with more safety kit and in-car tech than ever before. Not only do they provide a feeling of refinement previously reserved

List price £30,795 Target Price £28,430 MPG 64.1 CO2 100g/km For Frugal in real-world driving; comfy and good to drive; generously equipped; well built and reliable Against Tight for adults in rear se

List price £47,540 Target Price £39,113 MPG 731.1 CO2 9g/km For PHEV’s outstanding efficiency and electric range; hushed and comfy cruiser; vast boot; smart interior Against Pricier than some rivals;

FIAT GRANDE PANDA PRICE: £20,975–£23,975 The Panda was distinctly endangered for a while there (though you can still buy the old petrol one in Italy), but it’s been given a new lease of life with an e

List price £20,595 Target Price £18,461 MPG 53.3 CO2 119g/km For Very well priced; smart interior is packed with equipment; fine ride and handling balance; practical boot Against Tight for taller adul

IT’S no secret that prices of new cars have increased in recent years. An entry-level Volkswagen Golf is nearly £30,000 these days, and the average price a UK buyer pays for a set of brand new wheels