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Five of the most efficient cars in their class

Five of the most efficient cars in their class

This week, Earth Day attempts to inspire the world's inhabitants to think greener. With the price of fuel rocketing and an increased awareness of our effect on the environment, car buyers are focusing on models that use less fuel and produce lower emissions. Consequently, the car makers are clamouring to produce the most efficient cars in their class. Here we pick five popular market segments and the car in each that is the most efficient when compared against its contemporaries. That doesn't always mean going just by the numbers though.

  1. SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive & VW Polo Bluemotion

    SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive & VW Polo Bluemotion

    The VW Group has dramatically moved the goalposts with its oddly-named eco-specials. Read more

  2. Ford Focus Econetic

    Ford Focus Econetic

    The car makers are clamouring to beat Ken's 120g/km limit, but only Ford significantly undercuts it. Read more

  3. BMW 318d

    BMW 318d

    Despite a wealth of options in the marketplace, only three cars really stand out in terms of efficiency in the D-segment. Read more

  4. Ford Kuga

    Ford Kuga

    Most models in this segment are actually very new, and the newest model wins. Read more