Open Top Cars

Our guide to the best green convertible cars (open-tops) currently available in the UK. These are the open top cars that offer the best MPG figures, the lowest emissions but also the best driving experience

 

Diesel Convertible Cars

First place

 Smart Fortwo Cabrio cdi 85.6 mpg

The diesel smart fortwo coupe is the most economical car that you can buy in the UK - and the convertible is only a slightly behind, only giving away ground in the urban fuel economy test.

Second place

Fiat 500C 76.3 mpg

The Fiat 500 has been a big success thanks to its combination of style and quality.

Third place

MINI Convertible Cooper D 70.6 mpg

The MINI convertible is a trendy aspirational small ragtop now available with a diesel engine which takes the MINI into new territory with excellent fuel economy.

Petrol Convertible Cars

First place

Fiat 500C 0.9 TwinAir Pop 72.4 mpg

Under the bonnet you get the hi-tech 875 cc two-cylinder TwinAir engine which allows the 500 to shine in the official fuel consumption tests.

Second place

Smart ForTwo Cabrio mhd 65.7 mpg

The Smart puts our diesel contenders to shame by emitting just 99 g/km of CO2, making the fortwo the lowest CO2 petrol convertible on the market.

Third place

Audi A3 Cabriolet 49.6 mpg

The A3 is one of our favourite premium compacts thanks to blending great fuel consumption with style and substance.

Electric Convertible Cars

First place

 Smart Fortwo Cabrio electric drive N/A mpg

The smart fortwo is the first electric convertible on sale. With its compact size, it's the perfect open top city car.