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Hello. We are considering buying a car for a commute of about 80 kms per day, for 5 days a week, for about 42 weeks a year. Could you please advise which would be a better car as far as saving for petrol goes, the first option is Honda Civic Hybrid 2008 with about 50 Ks mileage (claimed fuel consumption below 5 l/100 kms), against 2012 Ford Fiesta LX with only about 2 Ks mileage, fuel consumption about 6.3 l/100 kms, against 2012 Ford Fiesta Diesel with about 5 Ks mileage. We have not driven a diesel before and do not know much about maintenance and road-charges additional to cost of diesel etc. All three cars are similarly priced, between 20 - 22,000 cash price. We also have never driven a hybrid before, and the claimed fuel consumption is just too good to dismiss, at least in the first instance. Thanks!
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Out of the cars you have listed the Ford Fiesta 1.6L diesel engine is a good choice and it's claimed to use a frugal 4.4L/100km of fuel. If you insist on having a hybrid you should consider a Toyota Prius C 1.5L which is claimed to use 3.9L/100km of fuel. New small diesel engines are almost on par with hybrid vehicles fuel consumption figures, the diesel option should also prove easier to sell when the time comes.