Fuel-Efficient Cars: What Works Best in Bangladesh

Fuel economy is the running cost most people underestimate. Over five years it routinely outweighs the difference in purchase price between two rival cars.

City driving

Hybrids dominate here. Stop-start traffic is where an electric motor does its best work and a petrol engine does its worst.

Highway driving

Small-capacity diesels and efficient petrols still hold their own once you are cruising.

How to actually improve your own economy

• Correct tyre pressure is worth several percent on its own
• Remove roof boxes and racks when not in use
• Anticipate traffic instead of braking late
• Service on schedule; a clogged filter costs fuel every single trip