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Feb 27, 2026 3 min readThe diesel engine is a classic creation that was long the king of economy when it came to cost per mile driven. In recent times, it has been challenged for the throne by electric cars and hybrids, but how does the modern diesel car stack up against the competition? We've looked at the diesel cars with the lowest WLTP consumption!
In this article, we have compared figures from the Swedish Consumer Agency regarding the fuel consumption of cars according to the WLTP standard. This may of course differ slightly from reality, and it is possible that you who own one of these cars experience that the consumption differs slightly from what is stated here.
There are of course diesel cars that have lower fuel consumption than these, but remember that the ones we compared here are so-called ”family cars” and are therefore quite large. Smaller cars with the same engines would of course usually have consumed even less fuel.
Place 10
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI
about 6.0 l/100 km
The classic Passat starts the list, and these numbers belong to VW's classic 2.0 TDI engine.
Place 9
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
about 5.8 l/100 km
More VW on the list, this time a slightly smaller (and slightly more classic) Golf. Also this one with a 2.0 TDI engine.
Place 8
Volvo V60 D4/D3
about 5.1–6.1 l/100 km
The D3 and D4 engines can turn even the relatively large Volvo V60 into a real money maker. The figures vary, but we won't go lower than 5.1 liters per 100 km.
Place 7
Ford Transit Connect 2.0 TDI
about 4.8 l/100 km
You'll probably recognize this Ford, but you'll probably see it most often on the roads as a van. It's cheap to run and spacious anyway.
Place 6
Cupra Formentor 2.0 TDI
about 4.8 l/100 km
Cupra (i.e. the new Seat... kind of) entered the market with a bang a few years ago and even though modern design has been the focus, they are good in other ways too.
Place 5
Peugeot 508 1.5 BlueHDi
about 4.7 l/100 km
The French have done it again, the 508 is a great car that makes little impact on the bank account. At least when you're standing at the gas pump.
Place 4
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 200d
about 4.7 l/100 km
Mercedes' small Golf equivalent does really well on the list, almost making the podium even, which is perhaps not expected from a premium brand.
Place 3
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
about 4.6 l/100 km
That an SUV would find its way onto the list might not have been what we expected, but here we are now, thanks to Czech Skoda!
Place 2
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi
about 4.5 l/100 km
More French! This time a smaller version of the 508, so it's not surprising that this one also makes it to the top!
Location 1
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
about 4.3 l/100 km
The best of all diesel cars (well, the most fuel-efficient, anyway) is this classic Skoda. Quite well below half a liter per mile even!
Amazing, isn't it? That you can still find real money-making machines among diesel cars. Don't like any of the ones on the list? Then don't worry, there are many more to choose from! You can find all our diesel cars here:
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