Most reliable and economical used cars under 5000$
The cheapest and most economical cars to maintain and run on a budget
- Toyota Aygo/Peugeot 108/Citroen C1 (4500-6000$)
The Peugeot 108, Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1 are built on the same platform and share many components, including engines. They are are typically equipped with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, which provides similar performance across all three models.
The engine is built by Toyota and it has proven to be very reliable and economical.
The average fuel consumption is around 4L per 100km or 58mpg.
- Renault Clio IV 1.5 dci (4000-5000$)
Renault is known for producing efficient and reliable diesel engines, and the 1.5 dci engine is one of their popular engine options, The engine is used in various models across different brands, including Nissan and Mercedes.
The car is available as a hatchback but there is also a station version of it for people looking for a more spacious variant.
The average fuel consumption is around 3.5l per 100km or 70 mpg.
- VW Lupo 3L (1000-3000$)
The Volkswagen Lupo 3L is a small, fuel-efficient car produced by Volkswagen from 1999 to 2005. It was designed to consume only 3 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (78 mpg).
The car is available for purchase with either an automatic or manual gearbox.
Equipped with a 1.4 litre diesel engine the car can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 11 seconds and has a top speed of 160 km/h which is not bad for a car with such consumption.
- Hyundai i10 (2014-2020)
The i10 is a small city car manufactured by Hyundai since 2007
The car is available in two engine versions: a 1.0 petrol engine and a 1,2 petrol engine with different power outputs. The 1.0 engine produces 66 horsepower, while the 1.2 engine generates 87 horsepower. Both engines are naturally aspirated.
Hyundai is known for its reliability, and the i10 is no exception.
- Volkswagen Up (2500-4000$)
The Volkswagen Up is a small city car manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen. It was first introduced in 2011 and is available as a three door or four door hatchback.
It is powered by a range of petrol engines, including a turbocharged three-cylinder option.
The Up has received positive reviews for its fuel efficiency, agile handling, and stylish design.