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New research by comparison site Uswitch has revealed the cheapest cars to run, breaking down the annual running costs of the country’s most popular motors. If you are more into rentals, you can find a good supplier easily and enjoy your rent a car.
Knowing how much it’s going to cost to run a car each year is an important part of any purchase decision, so the study calculated the cost per mile (CPM) and annual running cost (including fuel, insurance, road tax and miles per gallon) against the UK’s average mileage (7,400 miles).
Top 20 cheapest cars to run each year in the UK
| Rank | Vehicle | Total Annual Running Cost | Average Cost Per Mile |
| 1 | Kia Picanto | £1,372.63 | £0.19 |
| 2 | Citroen C1 | £1,383.50 | £0.19 |
| 3 | Peugeot 108 | £1,405.32 | £0.19 |
| 4 | Toyota Aygo | £1,418.58 | £0.19 |
| 5 | Toyota Yaris | £1,420.18 | £0.19 |
| 6 | Hyundai i10 | £1,439.55 | £0.19 |
| 7 | Toyota Corolla | £1,443.84 | £0.20 |
| 8 | Toyota Prius | £1,446.27 | £0.20 |
| 9 | Fiat 500 | £1,448.96 | £0.20 |
| 10 | Suzuki Swift | £1,458.33 | £0.20 |
| 11 | Fiat Panda | £1,467.62 | £0.20 |
| 12 | Volkswagen UP! | £1,481.03 | £0.20 |
| 13 | Honda Jazz | £1,487.20 | £0.20 |
| 14 | Hyundai i20 | £1,495.95 | £0.20 |
| 15 | Dacia Sandero | £1,502.50 | £0.20 |
| 16 | Skoda Fabia | £1,510.75 | £0.20 |
| 17 | Kia Ceed | £1,513.12 | £0.20 |
| 18 | Renault Megane | £1,516.57 | £0.20 |
| 19 | Ford Fiesta | £1,526.51 | £0.21 |
| 20 | Mazda 2 | £1,526.99 | £0.21 |
“When buying a new car there are many factors that have to be taken into account before making a final decision on which make and model to purchase,” said Joel Kempson, car insurance expert at Uswitch.com.
“However, undoubtedly the most important factor is the costs that come with purchasing a vehicle, not only the cost of the car itself but also the extra cash needed to run it day to day.
“According to our cost per mile (CPM) calculation, the Kia Picanto is the most affordable car to run per mile, making the vehicle a great choice for drivers wanting to save money over the long term.”
