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
Nissan Qashqai
2022 \u2022 28,000 km
€26,950
Dublin
Ford Focus
2021 \u2022 62,000 km
€16,900
Dublin
Volkswagen Golf
2022 \u2022 32,000 km
€24,500
Dublin
Skoda Scala
2023 \u2022 128,863 km
€0
Dublin
Audi A3
2018 \u2022 54,638 km
€0
Dublin
Volkswagen Polo
2020 \u2022 81,420 km
€20,777
Dublin
Renault Clio
2017 \u2022 51,808 km
€14,777
Dublin
Renault Clio
2018 \u2022 96,256 km
€13,777
Dublin
Renault Clio
2023 \u2022 103,654 km
€17,777
Dublin
Renault Clio
2023 \u2022 109,025 km
€17,777
Dublin
Peugeot 208
2018 \u2022 19,916 km
€13,777
Dublin
Mercedes-Benz CLA Class
2017 \u2022 86,567 km
€18,777
Dublin
Mercedes-Benz CLA Class
2018 \u2022 127,508 km
€20,777
Dublin
Mercedes-Benz A Class
2019 \u2022 147,887 km
€21,777
Dublin
Hyundai i10
2018 \u2022 30,248 km
€11,777
Dublin
BMW 3 Series
2019 \u2022 86,000 km
€26,777
Dublin
BMW 1 Series
2017 \u2022 94,711 km
€18,777
Dublin
Audi Q2
2020 \u2022 21,000 km
€23,777
Dublin
Audi A3 Saloon
2018 \u2022 49,000 km
€21,777
Dublin
Audi A3 Saloon
2018 \u2022 14,000 km
€21,777
Dublin
Audi A3
2020 \u2022 59,000 km
€22,777
Dublin
Audi A1
2018 \u2022 86,335 km
€17,777
Dublin
Volkswagen Polo
2022 \u2022 35,309 km
€21,777
Dublin
Volkswagen Touran
2017 \u2022 106,172 km
€19,777
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.