Carscape Team
Even among ultra mini cars, which are said to have relatively good fuel efficiency, if you choose a model with high fuel efficiency, you can reduce the burden of petrol costs. However, there are “catalog fuel consumption” and “actual fuel consumption” in fuel consumption, and if you do not understand and consider the difference, there is a risk that the cost will be higher than planned.
Also, since the fuel consumption of a car changes depending on how you drive it, you will need to know how to drive to improve fuel consumption.
Therefore, along with the difference between catalog fuel consumption and actual fuel consumption, and how to drive to improve fuel consumption, we will introduce the top 10 rankings of fuel-efficient light vehicles in catalog fuel consumption and actual fuel consumption.
- Ranking results differ greatly between catalog fuel consumption and actual fuel consumption
- Even a light car with low fuel consumption can be expensive depending on the type of car and usage environment.
- There is a way to reduce the cost of a new mini car with good fuel efficiency
What is the difference between catalog fuel consumption and actual fuel consumption?
There are two types of fuel consumption, “catalog fuel consumption” and “actual fuel consumption”, which have different standards and methods of measurement. Even in the same car, the fuel consumption will be greatly different depending on which way you look at it, so you need to check the one that is in line with the information you want to know.
Catalog fuel economy
Catalog fuel efficiency is the official fuel efficiency measured by the automobile manufacturer according to the prescribed examination standards. Since it is measured under the same standard, it is useful when comparing fuel efficiency between different models .
In the past, fuel efficiency was measured using the “JC08 mode” fuel economy standard, but from mid-2017, it is being switched to the new measurement method “WLTC mode”.
Compared to the JC08 mode, the WLTC mode is measured with details closer to actual driving.
Actual fuel consumption
Actual fuel consumption is fuel consumption measured based on actual driving. Therefore, if the data is measured under conditions close to the usage environment, it is possible to know more realistic fuel consumption than catalog fuel consumption .
In addition, the actual fuel consumption will vary depending on the environment at the time of measurement, driving style, usage of electrical equipment such as air conditioners and lights, and peripheral equipment. When looking at the actual fuel consumption, check the conditions at the time of measurement.
[Latest in 2022] Top 10 fuel-efficient ultra mini car rankings
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When choosing a ultra mini car based on fuel efficiency, the best model will change depending on whether you want to know the catalog fuel efficiency, which is official data, or the actual fuel efficiency based on actual driving.
Therefore, based on the latest data for 2022, we will introduce the top 10 fuel-efficient minicars in terms of catalog fuel consumption and actual fuel consumption.
Ultra mini car catalog fuel efficiency ranking TOP 10
| rank | Maker “Vehicle model name” | type | WLTC mode fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| First place | Suzuki “Alto” | mild hybrid | 27.7km/L |
| Mazda “Carol” | mild hybrid | ||
| 2nd place | Suzuki “Wagon R” | mild hybrid | 25.2km/L |
| Mazda “Flare” | mild hybrid | ||
| Suzuki “Altrapan” | petrol | ||
| 3rd place | Suzuki “Wagon R Smile” | mild hybrid | 25.1km/L |
| 4th | Toyota “Pixis Epoch” | petrol | 25.0km/L |
| Subaru “Pleo Plus” | petrol | ||
| Daihatsu “Mira E.S.” | petrol | ||
| Suzuki “Hustler” | mild hybrid | ||
| Mazda “flare crossover” | mild hybrid | ||
| 5th place | Honda “N-WGN” | petrol | 23.2km/L |
| 6th place | Honda “N-ONE” | petrol | 23.0km/L |
| 7th place | Daihatsu “Mira Tocot” | petrol | 22.6km/L |
| 8th place | Mazda “Flare Wagon” | mild hybrid | 22.2km/liter |
| Suzuki “Spacia” | mild hybrid | ||
| 9th place | Honda “N BOX” | petrol | 21.2km/L |
| Nissan “Days” | petrol | ||
| Mitsubishi “eK Cross” | petrol | ||
| Mitsubishi “eK Wagon” | petrol | ||
| 10th | Toyota “Pixis Joy” | petrol | 21.0km/L |
| Subaru “Chiffon” | petrol | ||
| Daihatsu “Cast Style” | petrol | ||
| Daihatsu “Tanto” | petrol |
Comparing the WLTC mode fuel efficiency announced by each manufacturer, the Suzuki “Alto” and the Mazda “Carol” ranked 1st with 27.7km/L, more than 2km/L difference from the 2nd place. .
With the exception of the Suzuki “Alto Lapin”, mild hybrid vehicles line up to the third place, and the lower the ranking, the higher the proportion of petrol vehicles. It can be seen that it will be a good candidate.
In addition, since the WLTC mode fuel consumption may differ depending on the grade and specifications even for the same car model, check the WLTC mode fuel consumption of the grade you want to drive when choosing a car.
Since the actual fuel consumption varies depending on the environment at the time of measurement, the ranking is based on the information on the site that aggregates the fuel consumption of each model calculated based on the data of more than 12 million refueling times.
The Alto, which was ranked first in catalog fuel consumption, is also ranked first in actual fuel consumption, with a large gap between second place and second place. Normally, the actual fuel consumption is often lower than the catalog fuel consumption, but it can be said that the Alto’s actual fuel consumption is better than the catalog fuel consumption, which is a major feature.
In addition, the Mirai Ease and Pleo Plus, which ranked 4th in catalog fuel efficiency, beat out the high-ranking hybrid vehicles to come in 2nd and 3rd.
In this way, when looking at the actual fuel efficiency, there are some models whose catalog fuel efficiency rankings and rankings are interchanged.
It is necessary to consider the measurement environment for the actual fuel consumption, but knowing the realistic figures will make it easier to predict how much the petrol cost will be.
3 reasons why light cars are said to be fuel efficient
Light cars have different fuel efficiency depending on the model and grade, but they tend to be more fuel efficient than regular cars. There are three reasons for this:
The reason why light cars are fuel efficient 1. The body is small
The standard for light vehicles is 3.4m or less in length, 1.48m or less in width, and 2m or less in height. As a result, kei cars consume less petrol than regular cars . This reason applies to all kei cars because they are not recognized as kei cars if they exceed the standards.
The reason why light cars are fuel efficient 2. The body is light
Due to their smaller bodies, kei cars are lighter than regular cars. The lighter the weight, the less energy it takes to run and the better the fuel economy.
The reason why light cars are fuel efficient 3. The engine is small
Since the displacement of minicars is stipulated to be 660cc or less, the engine is also smaller than that of ordinary cars. A smaller engine is lighter than a typical engine and consumes less petrol, resulting in better fuel economy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Tell me about a mini car with good fuel efficiency!
A: Suzuki “Alto” ranks first in both catalog and actual fuel efficiency rankings, and Mazda “Carol” also ranks first in catalog fuel efficiency. In addition, the catalog fuel consumption is the fuel consumption officially announced by the manufacturer, and may differ from the actual fuel consumption based on actual driving data.
