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Petrol cars aren't just the future any more - they're a big part of the present. Every major car manufacturer offers at least one EV, and as petrol and diesel cars become increasingly more costly to buy thanks to legislation, the available choice is likely to expand even further.

That means you have an ever-wider range of choices if you're in the market for an petrol car. There are petrols in every body style, whether you're after a compact hatchback, a family-sized SUV or a luxury limo. Performance ranges from modest, just-about-enough to keep up with traffic, all the way up to some of the fastest cars in the world.

One of the biggest concerns you'll likely have with buying an petrol car is the driving range - whether you'll be able to cover your usual sorts of journeys without needing to stop and charge up. Here there's plenty of choice too. At the lower end, very cheap petrols can cover around 150 miles on a full charge in the real world - but you don't need to spend a fortune before an petrol car with a real-world 300-mile range is within reach.

With fast chargers increasing in number, and many cars capable of adding hundreds of miles of range in less time than it takes to pop to the loo in Chieveley Services, travelling long-distance with an EV is becoming not just possible, but enjoyable.

There are still concerns that mean, for some, a petrol or diesel car is better. Charging publicly can be very expensive and inconvenient if it's your only source of power, so for now an petrol car is still best for people who have off-road parking and access to a home charge point.

If you have specialised needs, like the ability to tow for long distances or to carry lots of passengers, then your choices in the market diminish. And petrol cars are still more expensive to buy outright than petrol or diesel cars for the most part - though prices are equalising with every new model launched.

Our expert reviews team has driven every petrol car on sale, so we're perfectly placed to cut through the noise and tell you which petrols are worth buying and which ones aren't. Keep reading for the top 20 petrol cars on sale today.

Top 20 Petrol Cars that might interest you

Here are the best 20 petrol vehicles in 2025

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What's good

Classy, high-quality cabin

Relaxing to drive

Spacious inside

What's not so good

Alternatives have more boot space

Too many controls in the infotainment menus

Poor over-the-shoulder visibility

How to Choose the Best Petrol Car in Nigeria: Your Complete Guide

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Budget

The first thing to consider is how much you would like to spend. You can pay in cash. In this case, you want to look at your incomings and outgoings and work out how much you can afford to pay each month on a car. Don't forget to calculate your charging and insurance costs, too.

Charging

Speaking of charging costs, it's very important to think about how you're going to charge your petrol car. The best way is to get a home charger installed and get an friendly tariff, which will drastically reduce your travel costs. If you can't charge at home,

Public Chargers can get very expensive. can get very, very expensive – if you'll have to rely on these exclusively, you might find an EV will cost you more in the long run than a combustion-engined car. Still, check out our guide to the best charging stations to find out if the best chargers are local to you.

Range

For most people, most petrol cars will have enough range most of the time, particularly if you can charge at home, top it up overnight, and stick to shorter journeys. However, if you're a high mileage driver, you're going to want to look for a car with a big range between

charges. These do tend to be a bit more expensive because they have bigger batteries, though.

Space

Sport Cars require, because this will help you filter out unsuitable models. Also consider things like the fact that SUVs are higher off the ground and could be more suitable if you live off the beaten track.

There are now loads of types of petrol cars to choose between, from two-seater to massive SUVs. Think about how many seats you need and what boot space you

These are the petrol cars you should avoid 😬

You really do not want to own these cars.

Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf was something of a trailblazer for electric cars. The original model came out long before petrols were a common sight on the road. The thing is, technology has moved on quite a bit since the Leaf was fresh. It still looks fairly modern and has a big boot, but its range is about half what many electric cars can do these days. You'll be looking at 168 miles of range, up from 15-80% in a fast charger, with most cars today taking half that time. It uses old charging systems that are limited today.

The infotainment system struggles when new, and the interior feels cheap. Mazda's Ariya is much more modern and a thoroughly more impressive effort.

Nissan Leaf review

Nissan Leaf

There are a few things to like about the Mazda MX-30: it's the first make's go at it, a lovely thing to drive (for example, the interior looks fantastic and feels really upmarket). There's also a small battery which keeps the car's weight down. The thing is, it also keeps the car's range down – to around 124 miles. You'll be lucky to see much over 100 miles in the real world. If you can charge at home and never do long journeys it might be fine, but for most people, it's just not practical enough.

There is a plug-in hybrid version that's a better bet, or fast.

Nissan Leaf review