These are the most economical new cars with diesel engines

Although a liter of diesel nowadays does not cost nearly the same as a few months ago, you spend considerably less for a liter of diesel at the pump than for a liter of Euro 95. According to United Consumers, the Average National Recommended Price (GLA) for a liter is diesel at the time of writing €1.75. For a liter of Euro 95 you can count on a price of almost €2.11. Anyone who drives enough kilometers to be able to justify the higher MRB has a good friend in the fuel type, despite the negative diesel taste and the possibly lower residual value.

In the list below we have listed the most economical new cars with a diesel car for you. Please note that this is based on the average combined consumption that the manufacturers communicate. Of course, your own driving style plays a huge role in the actual consumption in practice. Yet few consumers opt for a new car with a diesel engine. Figures from Kentekenradar show that only 253 new cars with a diesel engine were registered in October.

Peugeot 2008

10. Peugeot 2008 1.5 BlueHDi 110

A crossover in the list of the most economical diesel engines on paper? Of course. The Peugeot 2008 with 110 hp and 250 Nm strong 1.5 four-cylinder diesel engine scores an average combined WLTP consumption of 4.4 l/100 km behind its name. A decent value, especially when you consider that the 2008 with its chunky appearance does not have the most aerodynamic design imaginable. The fact that the French diesel is an economy miracle is evident from the fact that it is certainly not the last time that you will encounter this machine in this list.

9. Citroen C4 BlueHDi 110

The 2008 could just change places with the Citroën C4 BlueHDi 110. The slicker-lined and, if possible, even more stubbornly designed French brother of the 2008 is available with the same 1.5 BlueHDi diesel engine and notes in that C4 an identical average combined consumption of 4.4l/100km. As with the 2008 – and the other cars in this list – certain versions have different consumption figures after their name, partly due to larger wheels.

Peugeot 308

8. Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi

Yes, another Frenchman in this list. Stellantis supplies the 1.5 BlueHDi in an almost countless number of models and so the new 308 is also available with the self-igniter. However, the most economical version of the new Peugeot 308 is not the 110 hp version of the 1.5, but the 130 hp and 300 Nm strong variant. He sips an average of 4.3 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers driven. The 308 SW is slightly thirstier in this configuration with 4.4 l/100 km. Something.

Opel Astra

7. Opel Astra 1.5 CDTi

A double role for the Astra! The new Opel Astra is – you guessed it – with the same 130 hp 1.5 to get BlueHDi as its brothers and sisters, although Opel calls that machine CDTi again. In the Astra, that engine is good for an average combined consumption of 4.3 l/100 km, just like in the Peugeot 308. Why a double role? Opel also supplies the previous generation Astra with a diesel engine. Both the Astra hatchback and its Sports Tourer station brother are available with a 105 hp 1.5 CDTi that also scores an average consumption of 4.3 l/100 km. The 1.5 CDTi in the previous Astra is not a Stellantis four-cylinder, but a three-cylinder that comes from the shelves of General Motors.

6. Citroen C3 BlueHDi 100

We see more French diesel fun in the smaller brother of the Citroën C4. The C3 is available with a 102 hp and 250 Nm strong 1.5 BlueHDi with which the C3 achieves an average combined consumption of 4.3 l/100 km. The C3 is also on an older platform than its French brothers in this list. In that respect, the now about five-year-old C3 is neatly in line with its sister models.

Audi A3 Sportback

5. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

The first non-French diesel engine in this list is the 2.0 TDI. In the A3 30 TDI, the diesel engine delivers 116 hp and 300 Nm, good for an average consumption of 4.2 l/100 km. That consumption only applies to the A3 Sportback 30 TDI since you can get it in combination with a six-speed manual transmission. In the A3 Limousine, the 2.0 TDI is always coupled to a DSG automatic transmission, which ensures an average combined consumption of 4.5 l/100 km.

Seat Leon

4. Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 115 hp

The Seat Leon is also available with the 2.0 TDI, which gives the A3 Sportback a decent consumption. Also in the Spanish hatchback, that diesel engine is good for an average consumption of 4.2 l/100 km. Of course, the Leon Sportstourer is also available with this engine. In that case, you have to settle for an average score of 4.3 l/100 km. Striking: the Volkswagen Golf scores with the same diesel engine an average consumption of at least 4.5 l/100 km.

Ford Focus

3. Ford Focus 1.5 Ecoblue 120 hp

Another 1.5 in the list, but this time no BlueHDi, but an Ecoblue machine from Ford. It concerns the 120 hp and 300 Nm strong four-cylinder engine that helps the Focus Hatchback to an average consumption of 4.2 l/100 km. The Focus Wagon is also available with this engine, although it falls in the 4.3l/100 km category.

Opel Corsa

2. Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel Edition

The first place is for the Opel Corsa and the Peugeot 208. You guessed it: indeed with the well-known 1.5 BlueHDi in 102 hp and 250 Nm strong trim, which in that capacity also earned the Citroën C3 a place in this list. Of course, it concerns the version with a six-speed manual transmission, which scores an average combined WLTP consumption of 4.1 l/100 km behind its name in both the Corsa and the 208. You are on a car in about ten seconds. speed of 100 km/h, certainly not make do.

Peugeot 208

1. Peugeot 208 Active Pack 1.5 BlueHDi 100

We put the Peugeot 208 1.5 BlueHDi 100 in first place because, unlike the Corsa, the 208 has more of a French identity. That fits better with the 1.5 BlueHDi that has been frequently discussed in this list.