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
Toyota Yaris
2016 \u2022 177,000 km
€9,950
Tipperary
Toyota Yaris
2020 \u2022 45,000 km
€16,950
Tipperary
Toyota Corolla
2016 \u2022 180,000 km
€11,950
Tipperary
Skoda Scala
2019 \u2022 177,000 km
€14,950
Tipperary
Skoda Fabia
2022 \u2022 147,000 km
€14,950
Tipperary
Renault Captur
2022 \u2022 60,000 km
€22,950
Tipperary
Opel Insignia
2015 \u2022 197,000 km
€5,750
Tipperary
Opel Astra
2017 \u2022 141,000 km
€12,950
Tipperary
Mercedes-Benz C Class
2017 \u2022 86,000 km
€19,950
Tipperary
Ford Focus
2019 \u2022 134,000 km
€16,950
Tipperary
Ford Focus
2019 \u2022 100,000 km
€15,950
Tipperary
Ford Fiesta
2021 \u2022 84,000 km
€16,950
Tipperary
Volkswagen Golf
2016 \u2022 96,823 km
€11,950
Dublin
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2019 \u2022 33,199 km
€84,950
Dublin
Jaguar F-Pace
2019 \u2022 28,968 km
€76,950
Dublin
BMW 2 Series
2021 \u2022 77,000 km
€19,950
Dublin
nissan Micra
2020 \u2022 62,000 km
€10,500
Lucan
nissan Qashqai
2022 \u2022 48,559 km
€26,000
Clondalkin
Skoda Kamiq
2022 \u2022 99,278 km
€17,950
Carlow
Nissan Qashqai
2019 \u2022 161,653 km
€12,950
Carlow
Kia Ceed
2024 \u2022 49,396 km
€22,950
Carlow
Hyundai Kona
2020 \u2022 109,674 km
€14,950
Carlow
Peugeot 308
2016 \u2022 70,000 km
€6,900
Kilkenny
Nissan Qashqai
2021 \u2022 80,000 km
€23,500
Kilkenny
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.