Most popular cars for young drivers
The top 20 most popular cars insured by under 25s*. Teenagers aged 17-19 years old should try to choose a car with an engine size up to 1.4 litres.
*Source: Ageas Insurance Limited (March 2012). Please note that mileage, fuel and tax figures quoted are only for the example listed and can vary depending on engine size, the age of the car and how it is driven. This section is intended as a guideline only.
1
- Make/Model:
- Vauxhall Corsa (SXI)
- Example:
- 1.0 12v 5dr Hatch
- MPG (combined):
- 50mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 12.8p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £120
- Car Tax Band:
- E
2
- Make/Model:
- Renault Clio (Grande)
- Example:
- Petrol, 1149cc (1.2 litre), Manual
- MPG (combined):
- 48mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 13.5p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £120
- Car Tax Band:
- E
3
- Make/Model:
- Fiat Punto (Punto)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 6-speed, 875cc (0.9 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 67mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 9.6p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £0 (standard rate 2012/13)
- Car Tax Band:
- A
4
- Make/Model:
- Ford Fiesta (Zetec)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 5-speed, 1242cc (1.3 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 46mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 14.2p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £135
- Car Tax Band:
- F
5
- Make/Model:
- Peugeot 206 (LX)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 5-speed, 1124cc (1.2 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 46mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 14.2p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £135
- Car Tax Band:
- F
6
- Make/Model:
- Ford Ka (Ka)
- Example:
- City car, Manual 5-speed, 1242cc (1.3 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 55mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 11.7p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £30
- Car Tax Band:
- C
7
- Make/Model:
- Peugueot 106 (Independence)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 5-speed, 1124cc (1.2 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 47mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 14p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £135
- Car Tax Band:
- F
8
- Make/Model:
- Citroen Saxo (X)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 5-speed, 1124cc (1.2 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 47mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 14p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £135
- Car Tax Band:
- F
9
- Make/Model:
- Nissan Micra (S)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual, 998cc (1.0 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 47mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 13.7p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £135
- Car Tax Band:
- F
10
- Make/Model:
- Volkswagen Polo (L)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 5-speed, 999cc (1.0 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 47mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 13.7p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £135
- Car Tax Band:
- F
11
- Make/Model:
- Vauxhall Astra (SXI)
- Example:
- Small family, Manual 5-speed, 1248cc (1.3 litre), Diesel
- MPG (combined):
- 69mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 9.8p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £20
- Car Tax Band:
- B
12
- Make/Model:
- Toyota Yaris (GS VVT-I)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 5-speed, 998cc (1.0 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 52mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 12.4p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £100
- Car Tax Band:
- D
13
- Make/Model:
- Ford Focus (Zetec)
- Example:
- Petrol, 1388cc (1.4 litre), Manual
- MPG (combined):
- 43mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 15.1p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £170
- Car Tax Band:
- G
14
- Make/Model:
- Renault Megane (Dynamique)
- Example:
- Petrol, 1390cc (1.4 litre), Manual
- MPG (combined):
- 42mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 15.3p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £170
- Car Tax Band:
- G
15
- Make/Model:
- Volkswagen Golf (E & SE)
- Example:
- Small family, Manual 5-speed, 1197cc (1.2 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 51mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 12.6p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £100
- Car Tax Band:
- D
16
- Make/Model:
- Mini (One)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 6-speed, 1364cc (1.4 litre), Diesel
- MPG (combined):
- 59mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 11.4p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £100
- Car Tax Band:
- D
17
- Make/Model:
- Seat Ibiza (S)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 5-speed, 1197cc (1.2 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 55mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 11.7p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £30
- Car Tax Band:
- C
18
- Make/Model:
- Fiat Seicento (Sporting & SX)
- Example:
- Petrol, 1108cc (1.2 litre), Manual
- MPG (combined):
- 44mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 14.9p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £170
- Car Tax Band:
- G
19
- Make/Model:
- Citroen C2 (SX)
- Example:
- Supermini, Manual 5-speed, 1124cc (1.2 litre), Petrol
- MPG (combined):
- 49mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 13.3p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £120
- Car Tax Band:
- E
20
- Make/Model:
- Peugeot 306 (LX)
- Example:
- Petrol, 1360cc (1.4 litre), Manual
- MPG (combined):
- 43mpg
- Fuel cost per mile:
- 15.1p
- Car Tax cost (12 months):
- £170
- Car Tax Band:
- G
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