If you’re looking for a bargain car and lower running costs, here’s some of the best value deals…

When it comes to deciding whic car to buy, fuel economy is probably one of the most important area to think about. A more efficient car does less damage to the environment over its lifetime and its low emissions can save you money in road tax too.

Here are some of the used cars that offer the best mix of keen price and fuel efficiency…

Suzuki Swift

1.2 SZ4 (2013/63-reg, 40k miles)Price new: £13,884 Now: £2,995Engine: 1.2-litre 4cyl, 93bhp Economy: 56.5mpgCO2: 116g/km Euro NCAP: 5 stars (2010)

SEAT Mii

1.0 60 SE 5dr (2013/13-reg, 75k miles)Price new: £9,815 Now: £3,290Engine: 1.0-litre 3cyl, 59bhp Economy: 62.8mpgCO2: 105g/km Euro NCAP: 5 stars (2011)

Peugeot 208

1.6 BlueHDi Active (2016/66-reg, 60k)Price new: £15,515Now: £6,000Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl, 74bhpEconomy: 80.7mpgCO2: 90g/kmEuro NCAP: 5 stars (2012)

Ford Fiesta

1.0 T 100 Zetec 5dr (2017/17-reg, 30k miles)Price new: £15,395Now: £7,150Engine: 1.0-litre 3cyl, 99bhpEconomy: 65.7mpgCO2: 99g/kmEuro NCAP: 5 stars (2012)

Vauxhall Insignia

Sports Tourer 2.0 CTDi Design (2016/65, 69k)Price new: £20,634Now: £6,995Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl, 138bhpEconomy: 72.4mpgCO2: 104g/kmEuro NCAP: 5 stars (2009)

Toyota Prius

1.8 T3 (2012/12-reg, 82k miles)Price new: £21,055Now: £7,650Engine: 1.8-litre 4cyl hybrid, 134bhpEconomy: 72.4mpgCO2: 89g/kmEuro NCAP: 5 stars (2009)

Renault ZOE

Dynamique Nav (battery lease, 2016/66-reg, 9k miles)Price new: £20,445 Now: £8,675Engine: Electric motor, 65kW Range: 149 milesCO2: 0g/km Euro NCAP: 5 stars (2009)

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