Top 10: Lowest Insurance Group Petrol Cars

The majority of petrol cars with the lowest insurance groups are city cars and superminis, which should come as no surprise. However, there are also alternatives in the shape of an MPV and spacious estate. Or, perhaps you’d like something with a premium German badge on the bonnet? It’s all possible if take a look through our top 10 pick of the best petrol-powered choices to keep your premium as small as it can be.

Looking to save? We have a full guide on getting cheap car insurance.

1

Ford Ka+ 1.2 70 Studio – Insurance Group 1

Keeping your insurance premium to a minimum does not mean compromising on cabin space, which the Ford Ka+ shows to perfection. It’s a genuine five-seater and even comes with a decent 270-litre boot, so you can also cart everyone’s luggage.

Based on the Fiesta’s platform, the Ka+ is good to drive around town and on twisty roads, though the 1.2-litre motor is happier in the city than on the motorway. Still, there’s plenty of standard equipment to keep you comfortable and entertained.

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 *.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £6867*  £854*  £844*  £848*  No quote
25 year old  £695*  £745*  £751*  £740*  £1277*
45 year old  £509*
 £332*  £334*  £329*  £234*

The cheapest quote for an 18 year old was Diamond (£844)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old was AA (£233)*

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

2

Hyundai i10 Blue Drive Premium – Insurance Group 1

There’s a very grown-up feel to the Hyundai i10 that makes its rock bottom insurance grouping seem like a real bargain. This impression comes from the excellent build quality, which is backed by a five-year warranty, and the excellent refinement of its driving manners.

A decent four-star showing in Euro NCAP crash tests also helps the Korean’s case. The all-round competence of its abilities further adds to the sense this is a very well resolved small car, even if that does come at the expense of a little character and driving fun.

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 *.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £2634*  £1006*  £1018*  £954*  No quote
25 year old  £897*  £881*  £884*  £832*  £1083*
45 year old  £555*
 £403*  £406*  £399*  £343*

 

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

3

Nissan Micra 1.0 Visia+ – Insurance Group 1

The sharp-suited Micra looks as if it should be much pricier to insure than its Group 1 rating means. Helping to keep it affordable are standard safety features such as auto emergency braking and systems to alert and prevent the car from wandering out of its lane. All stuff you’d associate with much bigger, more expensive cars.

Nissan hasn’t been a Scrooge to fit these items, either, as the Micra feels solidly built, drives well and has a roomy interior. It’s a shame the boot loading lip is so high, but luggage capacity is on a par with its main rivals.

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 *.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £2408*  £920*  £930*  £872*  £988*
25 year old  £883*  £864*  £870*  £859*  £847*
45 year old  No quote
 £328*  £327*  £321*  £179*

The cheapest quotes for an 18 year old was Admiral (£872)*

The cheapest quotes for a 25 year old was Hastings (£690)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old was LV (£178)*

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

4

Toyota Aygo 1.0 X-Play 3dr – Insurance Group 1

The Aygo flies the flag for Toyota and sneaks into a lower insurance bracket than its French-badged counterparts from Citroen and Peugeot. Okay, it means you’re shopping in the shallower end of the trim levels, but the X-Play still comes with air conditioning and electric front windows.

As all Aygos share the same 69PS 1.0-litre petrol engine, you get identical performance to the costlier versions, though it’s not exactly a ball of fire on the open road. Never mind, in town it’s zippy and fun to pilot, and one of the easiest cars to park you’ll ever find.

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 *.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £2956*  £1176*  £1189*  £1068*  No quote
25 year old  £2348*  £911*  £912*  £850*  £1000*
45 year old  £595*
 £434*  £436*  £431*  £275*

The cheapest quotes for an 18 year old was Autosaint (£1010)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old was LV (£275)*

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

5

Skoda Citigo 1.0 60 SE 5dr – Insurance Group 1

We could as easily have chosen the Skoda’s cousins From Seat or Volkswagen here, but the Citigo is a fraction cheaper to buy in the first place. It shares its relatives Group 1 insurance bracket, so high quality, low cost motoring doesn’t get much better or easier on the pocket.

With this 60PS engine, the Citigo is more suited to urban driving conditions than sustained motorway sorties, but the Skoda is fun to drive everywhere. It provides plenty of space for front passengers and the rear is ideal for kids, with twin Isofix points for child seats.

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 *.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £2562*  £990*  £993*  £928
 No quote
25 year old  £857*  £840*  £845*  £833*  £1223*
45 year old  £516*
 £375*  £378*  £371*  £381*

The cheapest quotes for an 18 year old was Elephant (£990)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old was LV (£381)* 

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

6

Fiat Qubo 1.4 Active – Insurance Group 2

The Fiat Qubo is something of a forgotten choice for those considering an MPV, yet this van-based personnel carrier has ample room for five plus loads of bags. Versatile seating and a high roof line mean you can squeeze almost anyone and anything in here, further aided by twin sliding side rear doors.

By choosing the petrol model, you keep insurance in the Group 2 bracket. The small downside of this is the 1.4-litre petrol motor offers fair performance but 40.9mpg combined economy and 161g/km CO2 emissions don’t really warranty writing a postcard home.

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.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £5221*  £2066*  £2112*  £1909*  Did not quote
25 year old  £2495*  £964*  £969*  £903*  £1124*
45 year old  Did not quote  £434*  £437*  £431*  £372*

The cheapest quotes for an 18 year old was Autosaint (£1048)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old was LV (£335)*

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

7

Smart Forfour 1.0 71 Passion Premium – Insurance Group 2

Smart has nibbled a small but desirable niche for itself as a provider of small cars that are a cut above the mainstream. Distinctive looks and design help and the Forfour is no different, with its rear-engined layout that’s shared with its Renault Twingo relative.

The 71PS 1.0-litre engine dishes up 67.3mpg average fuel consumption and 97g/km of CO2, so it’s gentle on your finances. This motor is at its finest in the city, but can take on longer trips when required. In town, you’ll revel in the tight turning circle that makes packed streets a doddle to negotiate.

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 *.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £2987*  £1188*  £1201*  £1092*  No quote
25 year old  £2440*  £939*  £944*  £934*  £831*
45 year old  No quote
 £433*  £435*  £430*  £322*

The cheapest quotes for an 18 year old was Autosaint (£1019)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old was LV(£322)*

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

8

Toyota Yaris 1.0 Active 5dr – Insurance Group 2

A second showing for Toyota in this Top 10 proves the Japanese firm’s cars are cost-conscious and the Yaris comes with a healthy dose of practicality too. Even in this basic Active model, you get lane assist and a pre-collision warning system.

The 1.0-litre petrol motor holds insurance costs down for this supermini, but you might find it short on puff on the motorway compared its more powerful sister engines. Also, the Yaris isn’t the last word in driving thrills, but it has written the book on reliability.

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.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £2956*  £1176*  £1189*  £1068*  Did not quote
25 year old  £2348*  £911*  £912*  £850* £1000*
45 year old  £595*  £434* £436*
 £431*  £275*

The cheapest quotes for an 18 year old was Autosaints (£1010)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old were LV (£275) and Churchill (£347)*

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

9

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 70 Sting 5dr – Insurance Group 2

As one of the cars constantly vying for overall best-seller status in the UK, it’s no shock to find one of the Vauxhall Corsa’s key appeals is affordable insurance. That matters when so many newly qualified drivers will choose this car, which they may well have learnt to drive in too.

What they get is a supermini with excellent cabin refinement and good construction quality. It’s also got plenty of interior space, but the drive is let down a little by the dull steering feel compared to a Ford Fiesta’s.

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.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £3420*  £1368*  £1384*  £1352*  Did not quote
25 year old  £2416*  £934*  £937*  £929* £1297*
45 year old £609*  £443*  £448*  £440*  £342*

The cheapest quotes for an 18 year old was Autosaints (£1010)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old were LV (£342) and Churchill (£348)*

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

10

Dacia Logan MCV 1.0 SCe 75 Ambiance – Insurance Group 3

Here’s a curve ball for you: an insurance-friendly estate that offers as much load space as a BMW 5 Series Touring. That’ll be the Dacia Logan MCV that provides 573-litres of luggage capacity to better the illustrious German wagon by three litres. Fold the rear seats and the Dacia offers 1518-litres, which is a but behind the BMW but still hugely, and we mean that in every sense, impressive.

Just as nod-worthy is the Logan’s compliant ride and easy driving deportment. The petrol motor works happily, but it can struggle when you make full use of its generous load capacity.

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 *.

 

 Bell

Elephant

Diamond

 Admiral

 LV

18 Year old  £7704*  £3053*  £3118*  £2816*  No quote
25 year old  £2749*  £1058*  £1068*  £995*  £1674*
45 year old  £682*
 £497*  £500*  £491*  £419*

The cheapest quotes for an 18 year old was Autosaints (£1010)*

The cheapest quotes for a 45 year old were LV (£419) and Sheila's Wheels (£421)*

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

 

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