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 Auris
2018 \u2022 95,000 km
€13,000
Meath
Volkswagen Polo
2022 \u2022 29,999 km
€23,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Volkswagen Golf
2015 \u2022 85,998 km
€13,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Volkswagen Golf
2016 \u2022 126,999 km
€14,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Volkswagen Golf
2017 \u2022 135,998 km
€14,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Volkswagen Golf
2019 \u2022 60,998 km
€28,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Toyota Vitz
2015 \u2022 44,998 km
€9,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Suzuki Jimny
2018 \u2022 27,999 km
€22,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Subaru Impreza
2016 \u2022 94,999 km
€10,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Renault Clio
2021 \u2022 26,999 km
€16,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Mercedes-Benz A Class
2020 \u2022 79,998 km
€24,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Mazda Demio
2017 \u2022 73,999 km
€9,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Ford Fiesta
2015 \u2022 64,999 km
€9,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Ford Fiesta
2015 \u2022 79,998 km
€9,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Daihatsu Hijet
2017 \u2022 82,998 km
€9,000
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Audi A1
2014 \u2022 88,999 km
€12,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Abarth 595
2017 \u2022 37,999 km
€17,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Skoda Fabia
2015 \u2022 196,000 km
€6,200
Cork
Audi A1
2017 \u2022 43,999 km
€14,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Skoda Fabia
2016 \u2022 119,000 km
€8,250
Cork
Volkswagen Polo
2021 \u2022 28,998 km
€19,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Volkswagen Polo
2019 \u2022 34,998 km
€18,950
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Volkswagen Passat
2018 \u2022 98,169 km
€19,998
Louth
Ford Fiesta
2015 \u2022 99,779 km
€9,998
Louth
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.