These are cheap little cars!

The same applies to small cars such as Toyota Aygo, Renault Twingo or Fiat Panda: If you only focus on price and utility, you forget many other costs – for example the loss of value. The overall calculation shows which small cars are the cheapest.

ADAC regularly calculates the costs of various types of new cars. For car buyers, this information is an important help when deciding for or against a model. Because it’s not just that Purchase pricebut also… Loss of value and cost to fat put a load on your wallet. Engine oil changes and car washes also have an effect. In addition, there is insurance, Workshop-and Tire costs.

With these average calculations, ADAC experts assume that the new car will run for five years and this time. 75.000 kilometers covered. This corresponds to an annual mileage of 15,000 km.

Real deals they are no longer seen even in the small car class. In recent years, large price increases have increased purchase prices and thus overall costs, even for the smallest of the small. Not so long ago there were cars for less than 10,000 euros, but today you can’t even find one below the 15,000 euro mark.

winner in the comparison of the cost of a small car is Toyota Aygo X, followed by Kia Picanto and Renault Twingo as gasoline engine. The fact that the class has fewer and fewer models is shown by the list of only eight cars, the last of which is the expensive Abarth 595. No longer good enough for the top ten.

Table values ​​are updated twice a year. At the same time, changes can occur. In electric cars The current subsidy is included in the calculation, whereas for combustion engines the relevant list price was used. With private negotiation discounts for cars with combustion engines, they can do better.

This is how the car costs were calculated

It entered the top ten the cheapest model of the respective series recorded. For some models, workshop costs are based on test values.

Calculations are generally made according to the WLTP cycle. The cost comparison took into account: depreciation without interest, oil change costs, inspection plus wear parts and tire replacement costs. Refueling and fuel costs (manufacturer’s information) as well as current fuel prices. Liability and comprehensive insurance at 50 percent (standard ADAC car insurance rate without additional discount), current car tax (at the time of update).

• ADAC car costs: These are the calculation bases in detail (PDF)

• You can find more affordable models for other car classes here