When buying a car from a dealership or hand-held, you only pay the starting price. Do not forget that for the full functioning of the car, you will have to pay not a small amount. The truth is that it is not so difficult to buy a car as to maintain it later. Usually these are consumables, tires, service, and of course fuel costs. Therefore, we will consider the TOP-7 cars that will minimize your budget, ask for a minimum of funds for refueling and rarely break down.
1. Roomy Honda Fit
Five-year-old Honda Fit took first place in the ranking. Even in a 5-year-old condition, the car copes with its tasks. The average cost of a car is $ 14991-19189. The characteristics of the car are not the most diverse, one of two gasoline units is available under the hood. The first with a volume of 1.3 liters, with a capacity of 102 horses and a maximum torque of 123 Nm.
The second unit is also gasoline, of the i-VTEC family, with a volume of 1.5 liters, it can produce 130 horses, with a maximum torque of 155 Nm. This power is enough for the compact hatchback to overcome the 100 km / h mark in 9 seconds. A variator or 6-speed manual transmission is available in tandem with the engines. A huge plus is that with its small dimensions, the hatchback can easily accommodate a bicycle, a surfboard and other trifles in the cabin.
2. Compact Chevrolet Spark
Another compact car that is inexpensive to maintain and fuel efficient is the Chevrolet Spark. A five-year Spark car will cost from $ 12,143 to $ 18,108. Older cars can be found for $ 9,095 or a little more. The new Spark is not only able to accommodate 5 passengers, but also attracts with its appearance, bright colors and modern design.
The choice of the unit is small, the buyer is offered two gasoline engines with a volume of 1.0 and 1.4 liters, with a capacity of 75 and 98 horses, respectively (torque 93 and 128 Nm). In terms of transmission, both options are available with a variator or 5-speed manual transmission. Regarding fuel consumption, you can argue with an economical car or not, in the city the indicator is from 6.9 to 7.5 liters, and on the highway from 6.2 to 6.7 liters. The manufacturer perfectly combined price, build quality and a list of comfort features.
3. Modern Kia Rio
The new Kia Rio is available to the buyer in a sedan or hatchback body. As statistics show, the sedan turned out to be more popular. Regardless of the body, the interior will be the same for the most part, a spacious trunk and a decent list of features. The average market price of the Kia Rio hatchback starts at $ 13,600, the sedan will cost from $ 14,395.
The choice of Kia Rio engines is also not very diverse, two petrol options, 1.4 and 1.6 liters, with a capacity of 100 and 123 horses, respectively. In tandem, there can be a 6-speed automatic transmission or manual transmission. In terms of spaciousness, the car is not inferior to its predecessors, a comfortable interior and a large trunk. With all this, spare parts are not expensive, but the fuel economy is significant. In the city, consumption is from 7.2 to 8.9 liters, on the highway from 4.8 to 5.3 liters.
4. New sedan Toyota Yaris
Quite unexpectedly, a modern Toyota Yaris sedan of the latest generation appeared in the ranking. Many say it is a facelifted Mazda 2 with a cross between a Toyota Corolla. Maintenance of such a car will not take a lot of money out of your pocket. Observing all the routine maintenance, the car will live for more than one year, moreover, it will not fail on the road.
The average market price of the Toyota Yaris sedan ranges from $ 11,500 to $ 14,500. The choice of units is the scantiest - only one gasoline engine, 1.5-liter, 106 horsepower and a maximum torque of 140 Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The average consumption of such a Toyota Yaris is 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers, although this cannot be called a special economy.
5. Sporty Subaru Impreza
Not the most economical, but very nice in design - the updated Subaru Impreza took 5th place in the rating. The buyer is offered a choice of two bodies - a sedan and a so-called station wagon. A feature of the car in a modern exterior design and good technical characteristics. The heart of the Subaru Impreza is a new naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine with a volume of 2.0 liters. Average market prices start at $ 18,400, which is not particularly cheap.
Direct fuel injection with 16 valve gas distribution mechanism. The total power of the unit is 152 horses. In order to transmit torque to the wheels, the engineers did not look for difficult paths by installing a continuously variable Lineartronic CVT variator or a 5-speed mechanics. Thanks to electronics, 7 virtual programs were realized. In terms of drive, all-wheel drive is available with a 50/50 weight distribution.
6. Updated Hyundai Accent
The Hyundai Accent is well known in the automotive market. Inexpensive, good build and affordable parts. In addition, the car turned out to be very economical and comfortable. Despite the fact that a new hatchback was released not so long ago, the sedan model does not cease to be popular. This is especially reflected in the design and dynamic characteristics of the controls.
Many people say that it was the new Accent that began to set the style for economical and inexpensive cars. On average, a car of the latest generation will cost from $ 13,000. There are also advantages: for Hyundai Accent engines, they were equipped with several options, with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters. It should be noted right away that depending on the country, the supply and capacity will vary. On average, under the hood, from 123 to 132 horses. For some countries, a 1.6-liter diesel engine will also be available. A 6-speed manual or automatic transmission works in tandem with the engine.
7. Kia Soul
The updated Kia Soul closes the rating of economical, inexpensive and reliable cars. There is not much new, but the latest update brought a fully electric version of the model. The car will allow you to carry a surfboard, large things or bulky luggage, while outwardly it does not stand out in particular in size. The average market price for the 2018 model is $ 9,500.
The main difference between Kia Soul is the units, if in previous cars they were only gasoline, then a diesel version is also available here. Gasoline engine GDI, 1.6 liters and 124 horses. Diesel unit CRDi, 1.6 liters and 128 horsepower. As for the transmission, a 6-speed manual or automatic is still available, with torque transmission to the front axle or all-wheel drive.
