Should I get petrol, diesel or hybrid?

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Should I get petrol, diesel or hybrid?

Looking to buy next car, needs to have good fuel economy and be relatively cheap to insure and tax. I do mostly town driving (to and from work, 16 mile round trip), a dozen or so motorway journeys a year. I've only ever driven manual and petrol. I can't decide between a Toyota Prius 3rd Gen (2010-) or a Honda Civic 9th Gen (2011-). Which would you recommend?

Asked on 11 January 2017 by Nesar Monir

Answered by Honest John

For this sort of use hybrid is best. Prius or Auris hybrid or Auris Touring Sport hybrid.

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Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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