{"id":20862,"date":"2025-08-24T20:27:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T20:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/20862\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T20:27:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T20:27:19","slug":"top-fuel-efficient-and-affordable-models-for-irish-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/20862\/","title":{"rendered":"top fuel-efficient and affordable models for Irish drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diesels are a great choice for those after a frugal and efficient car to travel lots of miles in.<\/p>\n

However, in recent years, diesel sales have started to dwindle due to hybrids and electric vehicles increasing in popularity.<\/p>\n

For some people, this fuel still makes a lot of sense as the models on this list are still cheaper to buy than their electrified alternatives, and can still return great fuel economy.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve picked out some of the best diesel cars you can buy on the new car market.<\/p>\n

Skoda Kodiaq\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"SkodaSkoda Kodiaq<\/p>\n

If you have a large family and need a practical and capable diesel, then it doesn\u2019t get much better than the Skoda Kodiaq<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Kodiaq ticks all the right boxes for those who need to carry lots of people, while retaining a comfortable and efficient driving experience.<\/p>\n

Under the bonnet, the Kodiaq is available with a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine with a choice of 148bhp and 190bhp power outputs. The lower-powered version can return a claimed fuel consumption figure of 5.4l\/100km, or the higher-powered variant can achieve a claimed 6.1l\/100km.<\/p>\n

Volkswagen Golf\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"VolkswagenVolkswagen Golf<\/p>\n

The Golf<\/a> is one of the best family hatchbacks on the market and it\u2019s been the benchmark for this segment for more than 50 years.<\/p>\n

The latest version features more on-board technology, is good to drive and is available in a choice of five-door hatchback and five-door estate.<\/p>\n

All models provide a decent level of interior space and the fit and finish of the Golf\u2019s interior is one of the best in class.<\/p>\n

The Golf is available with a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine with a choice of 113bhp and 148bhp power outputs. The former can do a claimed 4.3l\/100km and emits 115g\/km of CO2, while the latter provides a claimed 4.5l\/100km and pumps out 120g\/km.<\/p>\n

Land Rover Defender\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"LandLand Rover Defender<\/p>\n

The latest Defender<\/a> is a modern-day interpretation of the classic off-roader with the same name, meaning it comes with a rough and tough image but far more creature comforts than before.<\/p>\n

The Defender can be specified with a diesel engine, which should prove to be frugal and efficient.<\/p>\n

Under the bonnet, there is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine with a choice of 245bhp and 345bhp power outputs.<\/p>\n

Land Rover claims that the lower-powered model can return 8.53l\/100km on the combined cycle, while the more powerful variant can manage a claimed 8.56l\/100km.<\/p>\n

The Defender is also one of the most capable off-roaders that money can buy, with permanent four-wheel drive, chunky tyres and several drive modes to alter the car\u2019s ability on the rough stuff.<\/p>\n

Mercedes E-Class\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"MercedesMercedes E-Class<\/p>\n

The Mercedes E-Class<\/a> is a great all-round executive saloon that has a premium image and an efficient diesel engine.<\/p>\n

Inside, the cabin uses lots of plush materials and rear-seat space is impressive, despite the car\u2019s sloping roofline.<\/p>\n

The E-Class is also available as a more practical estate, which benefits from even more interior space and a 615-litre boot capacity.<\/p>\n

Under the bonnet, the car can be specified with a choice of two diesel engines. The \u2018E220d\u2019 is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit that produces 217bhp and can achieve a claimed 4.7l\/100km.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, there is a punchier \u2018E450d\u2019, which features a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine that brings 384bhp and can manage a claimed 5.9l\/100m on the combined cycle.<\/p>\n

Audi A5\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"AudiAudi A5<\/p>\n

The Audi A5 is a premium fastback that is also available as a more spacious \u2018Avant\u2019 estate variant.<\/p>\n

It features a decent amount of standard equipment, feels solid to drive and comes with the added benefit of a diesel powertrain.<\/p>\n

Powering the car is a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit that produces 201bhp and 400Nm of torque, while Audi claims the car can achieve a combined fuel consumption figure of 4.8l\/100km.<\/p>\n

BMW X5\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"BMWBMW X5<\/p>\n

The X5 is one of the most well-known of all the premium SUVs on the market, and it\u2019s available with two diesel engines.<\/p>\n

The first is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder unit, badged \u201830d\u2019, which produces 294bhp and 620Nm of torque, while BMW claims the car can achieve 7.3l\/100km.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There is also a more powerful \u201840d\u2019 model, which uses the same 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, but power increases to 347bhp and 700Nm of torque, while the claimed economy is the same 7.3l\/100km.<\/p>\n

The X5 is also great to drive, has lots of standard equipment and benefits from a premium image.<\/p>\n

Kia Sorento\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"KiaKia Sorento<\/p>\n

The Sorento<\/a> is one of Kia\u2019s longest-serving models, and the latest iteration is by far the best yet.<\/p>\n

It comes with a practical seven-seat layout, all models are well-equipped and it comes with the added peace of mind of Kia\u2019s seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty.<\/p>\n

Under the bonnet, the Sorento is available with a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine that puts out 190bhp and 440Nm of torque.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The manufacturer claims that the car can achieve a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.4l\/100km, making this large family workhorse affordable to run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Diesels are a great choice for those after a frugal and efficient car to travel lots of miles…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20863,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[17963,79,18,19,17],"class_list":{"0":"post-20862","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-motoring","9":"tag-business","10":"tag-eire","11":"tag-ie","12":"tag-ireland"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20862"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20862\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}