Quick summary: Used Petrol cars
Petrol cars have cheaper and simpler maintenance than diesels. They consume 6-8L/100km in mixed use. Last 200,000-350,000 km. Most reliable options: Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Skoda.
Advantages of petrol cars
Popular petrol makes
Abarth 595
2016 \u2022 119,000 km
€10,450
Wicklow
Toyota Yaris
2012 \u2022 160,000 km
€5,750
Wicklow
Volkswagen Polo
2020 \u2022 13,000 km
€20,500
Cork
Toyota Aygo
2017 \u2022 56,655 km
€8,500
Cork
Ford Fiesta
2015 \u2022 158,986 km
€5,995
Wicklow
Audi A3
2025 \u2022 11,999 km
€36,950
Cavan
Peugeot 3008
2019 \u2022 109,000 km
€15,250
Dublin
Peugeot 208
2019 \u2022 108,000 km
€9,350
Dublin
Opel Crossland
2021 \u2022 114,000 km
€12,650
Dublin
Opel Corsa
2018 \u2022 84,000 km
€8,995
Dublin
Nissan Micra
2018 \u2022 130,000 km
€8,500
Dublin
Citroen DS4
2016 \u2022 85,000 km
€10,250
Dublin
Nissan Micra
2019 \u2022 87,000 km
€9,750
Dublin
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2018 \u2022 89,624 km
€14,995
Dublin
Renault Clio
2023 \u2022 88,884 km
€15,650
Kerry
Opel Astra
2019 \u2022 143,258 km
€13,950
Kerry
Volkswagen T-Roc
2023 \u2022 16,983 km
€30,950
Dublin
Volkswagen Golf
2017 \u2022 44,585 km
€16,750
Dublin
Toyota Vitz
2015 \u2022 57,075 km
€9,750
Dublin
Suzuki Swift
2016 \u2022 65,640 km
€10,750
Dublin
Subaru Forester
2018 \u2022 142,850 km
€15,999
Cork
Audi Q2
2020 \u2022 33,634 km
€22,995
Dublin
Audi A3 Saloon
2016 \u2022 59,135 km
€16,395
Dublin
Audi A3
2020 \u2022 45,384 km
€20,750
Dublin
Frequently asked questions about petrol cars
Is it better to buy a used petrol or diesel car?
How long does a petrol engine last?
How much fuel does a used petrol car consume?
What is the most reliable used petrol car?
What road tax do petrol cars pay in Ireland?
Your next petrol car, hassle-free
Used petrol cars are the easiest to find and generally the cheapest to buy. If your driving is mixed and you don't do massive mileage, they can be the most practical option.
Petrol in 2026? It still makes sense
A well-looked-after used petrol car can give you years of reliable service without major surprises. Maintenance is typically cheaper than diesel, and finding mechanics who know them inside out is easier.
The downside: in city driving they use more fuel than a hybrid, and older models may face higher road tax. But if you live outside the city centre and do around 15,000 km a year, a used petrol car can work out very well on price.
Why buy from a professional dealer on Autoza
Simple: here only professional dealerships sell. That means a real 12-month warranty, proper documentation and someone who's accountable if there are problems. Private sellers may have good cars, but they don't have the legal obligation to give you a warranty. Here, they do.
Plus, you can message the seller directly on WhatsApp, ask whatever you want and arrange a viewing with no middlemen. No unanswered emails.