Top 10: Lowest Insurance Group Diesel Cars

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Fiat 500X 1.3 Multijet 95 Pop – Insurance Group 2

Not every attempt by Fiat to stretch the idea of the 500 has been a runaway success, but the 500X gets away with it. This compact crossover is easily a rival for the best in class, though to keep it insurance-friendly means sticking to the 1.3-litre diesel. Still, that’s no hardship as it has strong lug from low revs and returns 68.9mpg and 107g/km.

In this Pop trim you get a downy-soft ride as it avoids the larger wheels of some versions. The only real demerit is the cramped rear legroom in a car aimed at family buyers.

What will it cost to insure?

Sample quotes on what this car could cost you to insure - as a very rough guide.

These are just examples and we've made a lot of assumptions. Your circumstances will be different - so make sure you check to see what it will cost you. We've used Confused.com for these sample quotes *.

The cheapest quote for an 18 year old was Hastings Direct (£1076)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old were LV (£262) and esure (£317)*

But how much can you actually expect to pay for insurance?*

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Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi 75 Life ecoFLEX – Insurance Group 6

‘Refinement’ was the watchword when Vauxhall was coming up with this current generation of Corsa. By and large, it’s kept to that mission statement with a supermini that feels just as at home on the motorway as it does around town. It rides with a calm deportment, though the steering doesn’t offer up much in the way of feel.

The 1.3-litre is the least powerful diesel option, but conducts its business in a generally hushed manner and is best when cruising. Drive it with some moderation and you’ll also get close to the official 72.4mpg combined economy.

What will it cost to insure?

Sample quotes on what this car could cost you to insure - as a very rough guide.

These are just examples and we've made a lot of assumptions. Your circumstances will be different - so make sure you check to see what it will cost you. We've used Confused.com for these sample quotes *.

The cheapest quote for an 18 year old was Mypolicy (£1257)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old were LV (£342) and City Insurance (£434)*

But how much can you actually expect to pay for insurance?*

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Fiat Panda 4x4 1.3 Multijet – Insurance Group 7

There’s a toddler-like simplicity to the Fiat Panda 4x4. Maybe it’s the almost cartoonish outline of its shape or the tippy-toes stance, but it’s endearing and enduring thanks to its rugged ability. Unless you really need the full ability of a Land Rover Discovery, the Panda will take you most places without ruffling its Italian tailoring.

The diesel is the one to have thanks to its gutsy shove that works brilliantly off-road with the low-geared first cog in the ’box. It’s also far more likely to deliver on the promise of its 64.2mpg combined economy than the petrol-powered TwinAir version.

What will it cost to insure?

Sample quotes on what this car could cost you to insure - as a very rough guide.

These are just examples and we've made a lot of assumptions. Your circumstances will be different - so make sure you check to see what it will cost you. We've used Confused.com for these sample quotes *.

The cheapest quote for an 18 year old was Hastings Direct (£1039)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old were LV (£259) and Hastings Direct (£319)*

But how much can you actually expect to pay for insurance?*

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Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 90 Ambiance – Insurance Group 8

Dacia’s keep-it-simple approach has really panned out for this Romanian off-shoot of Renault. The Duster broke the ice and the Sandero carries on the good work by offering a small hatch-sized car at city car cash. Clearly, that means some corners are not so much cut as rounded off, so it’s not the last word in dynamic satisfaction or refinement.

But you know what? At this kind of money and with affordable insurance premiums, it’s a very acceptable way to drive. In Ambiance trim, you also get a civilised level of standard specification.

What will it cost to insure?

Sample quotes on what this car could cost you to insure - as a very rough guide.

These are just examples and we've made a lot of assumptions. Your circumstances will be different - so make sure you check to see what it will cost you. We've used Confused.com for these sample quotes *.

The cheapest quote for an 18 year old was Hastings Direct (£1021)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old were LV (£342) and Admiral (£463)*

But how much can you actually expect to pay for insurance?*

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Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi 95 Zetec – Insurance Group 9

The first EcoSport was a rare dynamic stumble from Ford, but it’s gathered it up with the revised version that pitched up in mid-2015. As well as putting the ungainly rear-mounted spare wheel on the options list, Ford greatly improved ride comfort and general driving feel, though it’s still not as much fun to steer as some others in this sector.

However, few rivals are as cheap to insure as the EcoSport and the 1.5-litre turbodiesel engine is happy nipping through town or mooching on the motorway. It’s no ball of fire, but 64.2mpg and 115g/km keep running costs under control.

What will it cost to insure?

Sample quotes on what this car could cost you to insure - as a very rough guide.

These are just examples and we've made a lot of assumptions. Your circumstances will be different - so make sure you check to see what it will cost you. We've used Confused.com for these sample quotes *.

The cheapest quote for an 18 year old was Hastings Direct (£1076)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old were LV (£239) and Hastings Direct (£348)*

But how much can you actually expect to pay for insurance?*

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