How many miles your car can travel with fuel light on & the 5 most energy efficient vehicles
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If you’re someone who leaves filling up the petrol in the car to the last minute, you might question how far you can make it after the fuel light comes on. And if the dreaded light takes you by surprise and you’re miles from a petrol station, panic might set in.
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Hide AdAs the cost of living crisis continues, prices are rising everywhere from food to bills and fuel, making it more difficult to afford everything from car finance payments to central heating. The rising costs mean that you have to be careful with how much you are spending at the pumps and how far you can drive before you need to refuel.
New research from Moneybarn has revealed which cars will get you the furthest after the light has come on and which brand is the most energy efficient. The research also shows which cars can take you the furthest with just £10 of fuel.
Cars with the longest fuel light range in the UK
1. Ford Mondeo
Miles left on an empty tank: 75.89
2. Mercedes E-Class
Miles left on an empty tank: 71.14
3. BMW 5 Series
Miles left on an empty tank: 65.52
4. Volkswagen Golf
Miles left on an empty tank: 65.03 miles left
5. Ford Focus
Miles left on an empty tank: 64.63 miles
6. Audi A3
Miles left on an empty tank: 60.93 miles left
7. BMW 3 Series
Miles left on an empty tank: 60.61 miles left
8. Citroen C4
Miles left on an empty tank: 60.27 miles left
9. Skoda Octavia
Miles left on an empty tank: 58.41 miles left
The UK’s most fuel-efficient cars
- Toyota Yaris
Volkswagen Golf
Honda Jazz
- Kia Picanto
Vauxhall Corsa
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