Top five economical convertibles
When summer comes there’s no better feeling for car enthusiasts than to jump in their convertibles and cruise down country lanes with the roof down soaking up the sunrays. But if you’re looking at these people with envy and considering buying a convertible yourself, which one makes the smartest choice?
In harder economic times it makes sense to go for something economical and that usually also translates into more environmentally friendly as less fuel burnt is both cheaper for you and better for the environment.
The top five most economical convertibles are a bit of a mixed bag. Top of the pile is the small Smart Fortwo 0.8 cdi Cabrio with a combined fuel economy of 86.6 mpg and a very low carbon emission of only 86g/km. That means it’s a very cheap car to run. It is however not quite a full open top as it comes with a folding canvas roof panel.
The same goes for the Fiat 500 0.9 TwinAir which offers a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg and carbon emission figures at 95g/km. Unlike the Smart Fourtwo it’s a petrol car and not a diesel thus emitting fewer particles so it might be slightly greener. If you would like to test drive a Fiat, Southampton has a dealership able to help.
Third most economical convertible is another small offering, the Mini 1.6D 112 Cooper D which emits 105g/km of CO2 and gives you a combined fuel economy of 70.6 mpg. As opposed to the other two, this is a genuine open-top cabriolet. The same goes for the 4th and 5th spot held by the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI 105 and the Peugeot 308CC 1.6 e-HDi. The Audi does 65.7 mpg and emits 114g/km of CO2 while the Peugeot does 60.1 mpg and emits 123 g/km.
Both the Audi and the Peugeot are bigger cars for those who want something more substantial than the Fiat and the Smart but who still want to be economical and ‘green’.
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