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Downsizing from a Mercedes - is the MINI Countryman a suitable replacement?

Due to a new job and having to travel many miles each week, I have to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz E320. I have children to accommodate, so I need space, plus a vehicle that can do many miles to the gallon. What do you recommend? My heart is set on a MINI Countryman as it supposedly does 47.1 to 64 miles to the gallon. Or a Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, etc.

Asked on 9 August 2012 by AM, via email

Answered by Honest John

We're seeing real fuel economy of the MINI Countryman diesel of between 44.5mpg and 48.5mpg for 2WD versions. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/RealMpg/Results?manufacturer=...i

For the Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6, the figure is 60.8mpg. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/RealMpg/Results?manufacturer=...d

For a Polo Bluemotion 1.2, it's 64.6mpg. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/RealMpg/Results?manufacturer=...n

These figures change as more drivers add their experiences.

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