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Petrol cars— 58,683 cars

Proven, refined, and available everywhere.

58,683
Total variants
96
Brands offering
156 hp
Average power
10.3 s
Avg 0–100
€39k
Avg price (new)
01 — What is it

What makes a petrol car.

Petrol remains the most diverse powertrain in the market — from 1.0-litre three-cylinder city cars to twin-turbocharged V8 performance machines. Decades of engineering refinement mean that modern petrol engines are lighter, more responsive, and cleaner than ever. The fuel infrastructure is universal, the driving experience is immediate, and the breadth of choice is unmatched.

High-performance petrol engines continue to define the sports car segment. Naturally aspirated units reward mechanical sympathy and produce a soundtrack that turbocharged alternatives cannot replicate. Even in an electrifying market, the petrol engine remains the benchmark for driver engagement — and with mild hybrid assistance, fuel consumption figures have improved dramatically.

Best for
  • 01Drivers who cover varied distances without predictable home charging
  • 02Performance car enthusiasts seeking naturally aspirated engagement
  • 03Markets or regions with limited charging infrastructure
  • 04Long-distance drivers where fuel stop flexibility matters
  • 05Buyers prioritising a wide choice of used cars at any budget
02 — Top picks

Best petrol cars, ranked.

3 standout petrol vehicles from the catalog. Click any car for the full spec sheet.

06 — Engine displacement

The petrol engine size spectrum.

From 999 cc city car three-cylinders to 6.5-litre V12 supercars — petrol covers more displacement territory than any other fuel. The 1.0–2.0 L window is where mainstream volume lives.

< 1.0 L
7% · 4,066
1.0–1.6 L
41% · 23,799
1.6–2.0 L
30% · 17,872
2.0–3.0 L
15% · 8,812
3.0+ L
7% · 4,094

Based on 58,643 variants with engine capacity data

07 — Turbo vs naturally aspirated

Two ways to make petrol power.

Turbocharged
  • Peak power from smaller displacement
  • Better fuel efficiency at part-load
  • Dominant in mainstream 1.0–2.0 L segment
  • More torque at low RPM
  • Slightly more complex, runs hotter
~75% of new petrol variants
Naturally Aspirated
  • Linear, predictable power delivery
  • Typically revs to 7,000–9,000+ RPM
  • Favoured in driver-focused sports cars
  • Simpler, often more reliable long-term
  • Higher displacement needed for same output
~25% of new petrol variants