20 cheapest cars to run

Our compatriots very rarely think about the cost of owning it at the time of choosing a car, but in Western countries the situation is completely different, and for motorists this information is one of the fundamental factors. When calculating the cost of ownership, the total cost includes the cost of repairs, maintenance and fuel. In this article, we'll take a look at the 20 cheapest modern cars on the US market to run. The list is in descending order. It was compiled by the American statistical company Vincentric, and it takes into account the average cost of repairs, the cost of maintenance and the cost of service over a period of five years.

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20. The most expensive in this list was the South Korean sedan Kia Cadenza, which, due to the extended warranty period, is the most economical representative of the business segment in terms of maintenance. This premium car costs an average of $3,690 to maintain, an average repair cost of $614, and another $4,304 to service it for five years.

19. Next up is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, a mid-size D-class hybrid sedan that makes this list thanks to its low fuel consumption and long battery life. With average reliability, the hybrid will require $3,694 for maintenance and $4,298 for a five-year service center from its owner. The average repair cost is $604.

18. One of Toyota's most affordable cars, the Yaris compact city car also boasts low fuel consumption and an affordable cost of ownership. Maintenance costs an average of $2,966, an average repair cost is $1,272, and it will take about $4,238 to maintain a car over a five-year period.

17. Next comes the Japanese hybrid Honda Insight, which is described as a relatively reliable economical car. Average upkeep is $2,923, average repair is $1,304, and five-year maintenance is $4,227.

16. The Kia Soul crossover with its specific design has a low initial cost, a long warranty and above-average reliability. Due to the low probability of unexpected costly repairs, the service cost is $4,226 and the average cost of maintenance is $3,573. About $653 will need to be spent on repairs.

15. The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is not cheap, but it can be used as a full-fledged electric car, and its battery capacity is enough for, for example, daily trips to work and shopping. With average reliability, the maintenance of such a machine costs $ 2,938, the average repair price is $ 1,282, service in the service is $ 4,220.

14. The most compact member of this list, the German mini-car Smart Fortwo is ideal for the busy roads of big cities and can go where another car has to stop. The average cost of upkeep is $3,022, the average cost of a repair is $1,171, and maintenance is $4,193.

13. The Cadillac ELR is a plug-in hybrid based on the Chevrolet Volt. The high price is offset by a significantly increased service life of consumables and a rare oil change. At the service, this car should appear once every 4 years or 50,000 miles (80,500 km) of run. Maintenance will cost about $3,040, a five-year service $4,150, and repairs will cost an average of $1,110.

12. The Chevrolet Spark EV electric hatchback will go on sale this summer with a low price and long range. The cost of maintaining the car is estimated at $2,628, a service will ease the owner's wallet by another $4,078, and an average repair will cost about $1,450.

11. The new subcompact inexpensive Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback will require an average of $3,446 for its maintenance and another $4,065 for a five-year service period. The average repair cost is $619.

10. The affordable Chevrolet Spark hatchback with its economical engine has the following indicators: the average cost of ownership is $ 2602, maintenance is $ 4052 and the average repair cost is $ 4052.

9. Another Korean Kia Forte is one of the best offers in class C. Reasonable price, powerful and efficient engine, modern design and good equipment, together with inexpensive operating costs, make the car a very good purchase. This car costs $3,389 to maintain, another $4,050 to maintain, and an average repair cost of $661.

8. The Kia Forte Koup Coupe is a more stylish two-door version of the same car, which costs a little more but has a sporty character due to a more powerful engine. The average maintenance cost is $3,356, the repair price is $672, and the service is $4,028.

7. Another budget Korean is Kia Rio with its bright appearance and well-balanced power unit in terms of power and efficiency. The car has an average level of reliability and has the following indicators of interest to us: maintenance - $ 3338, average repair - $ 639 and service $ 3977.

6. One of the best sellers of all time - Toyota Corolla has long been a benchmark for many competitors and a kind of standard in terms of reliability. The average maintenance cost is $2,671, the average repair is $1,272, and the five-year service is $3,943.

5. The younger brother of the Toyota Prius hatchback, the Prius C is considered a very reliable car, which, moreover, can conquer a potential buyer with low fuel consumption and an acceptable price of the basic version. The hybrid costs $2,669 to maintain, $3,928 to service, and $1,259 to repair.

4. Just a little bit did not reach the top three Scion xD, equipped with an economical engine. It costs an average of $2,449 to maintain a car, about $1,362 to repair, and $3,811 to service.

3. Electric car Smart Fortwo Electric Drive deprives the driver of the need to change engine oil, filters, spark plugs and other consumables. The car will cost $2,532 to maintain, $3,703 to maintain, and $1,171 to repair.

2. Another Mitsubishi i-MiEV lures the customer with a low price tag and an eight-year or 100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty for the operation of the electric motor along with the battery. The average cost to maintain such a machine is $2,805, maintenance $3,512, and moderate repairs $707.

1. And finally, the inexpensive compact car Hyundai Accent became the leader of the list. Economy, fresh design, good reliability and a 10 year or 100,000 mile (161,000 km) warranty make the car very attractive. Its average maintenance cost is $2,861, maintenance is $3,473, and repair is $612.