Hybrid cars that consume less, 5 models suitable for high petrol prices

The Fiat Panda Hybrid remains a compact city car 369 cm long, 171 cm wide and with a wheelbase of 230 cm. The passenger compartment is homologated for five seats, while the boot starts at 225 litres.

The hybrid system is a mild hybrid and features a three-cylinder 1.0 FireFly naturally aspirated engine combined with a 12-volt electric motor. Total power is 70 hp with 92 Nm of torque, front-wheel drive and manual transmission. In the Wltp cycle the Pandina declares values between 4.7 and 5.3 l/100 km, with a real average of around 5 l/100 km, equal to about 20 km/l. Numbers that confirm low running costs in everyday use, with a simple but effective system all combined with a list price of around 16,000 euro.

Kia Niro Hybrid

The Kia Niro Hybrid is a compact crossover 442 cm long, 183 cm wide and 155 cm high, with a wheelbase of 272 cm and a five-seat cabin. Dimensions that place it somewhere between a raised hatchback and an SUV, with a boot capacity of 451 litres that increases to over 1400 when the seats are folded down. The full hybrid system is based on a 1.6 aspirated petrol combined with an electric motor for a total output of 141 horsepower. The transmission is automatic with a double clutch and front-wheel drive, with management favouring the use of electric power at low speeds and in the off-road phases. In the Wltp cycle, the Niro Hybrid claims values between 4.4 and 4.7 l/100 km, equal to around 21-22 km/l, with emissions of around 100 g/km. Numbers that are also reflected in real use, with mileage in the order of 20-21 km/l in the mixed cycle and higher values in the city thanks to frequent electric operation. Prices from around 33,000 euros.

Renault Clio Full Hybrid E-Tech

The Renault Clio full hybrid E-Tech is a compact 412 cm long, 177 cm wide and 145 cm high, with a wheelbase of 259 cm and a five-seat passenger compartment. B-segment dimensions that favour agility, with a 309-litre boot in the hybrid version. The hybrid system combines a 1.8-litre petrol engine with the electric component, for a total power output of 160 horsepower and front-wheel drive, with multi-mode automatic transmission. A scheme that allows the Clio to move frequently on electric power, especially in the city, without the need for external charging. In the Wltp cycle, the Clio hybrid claims an average combined cycle of just 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres. Numbers that are also confirmed in real-life use, with mileages in the region of 4.0 l/100 km, i.e. around 25 km/l, especially in urban areas where the system makes the most of the electric component. Prices from around 25,000 euros

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is a compact car 394 cm long, 174 cm wide and 150 cm high, with a wheelbase of 256 cm and a five-seat passenger compartment. B-segment dimensions, with a 286 litre boot that can be increased to around 950 litres by folding down the rear seats. The full hybrid system combines a three-cylinder 1.5 petrol with an electric unit, for a total output of between 116 and 130 hp, with automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. In the Wltp cycle, the Yaris Hybrid claims values between 3.8 litres per 100 km in the 116 hp version and 4.2 litres in the 131 hp version. Prices from around 25,000 euros.