As fuel prices go up many motorists decide to opt for a smaller more economical vehicle. Of course a contract hire client can only practically do this when their car leasing contract comes to an end.

Ironically it is not the motorists who have the large powerful vehicles who choose something more economical but in fact those who are already driving a relatively economical car. We never really experience a Range Rover contract hire client, wanting to lease a Fiat Panda instead.

Below is a list of five very economical cars, which not only have great fuel economy but are also below 100g/km of emissions; so they benefit from free road tax.

Smart Fortwo CDi. This is a wonderfully versatile car, which has emissions of 86g/km and can achieve over 96 mpg. You can contract hire a Smart Fortwo for £174 plus Vat per month. Bear in mind though, this vehicle has only two seats; in spite of this there is lots of space in the cabin.

Skoda Fabia Greenline Estate. This very roomy estate is an excellent vehicle with emissions of 89g/km and average fuel consumption of 83 mpg. Skoda Fabia car leasing rates start at £175 plus vat per month. We have a wide range of Skoda Fabia contract hire offers available; 44 in total.

VW Polo Bluemotion. This is a very popular contract hire model, with emissions of just 91g/km and fuel consumption of over 80 mpg. You can lease a VW Polo Bluemotion for £217 plus Vat per month.

Seat Ibiza Ecomotive. This car can achieve over 80 mpg and has emissions of 92g/km Seat Ibiza contract hire rates start at £180 plus Vat per month. In total we have 45 Seat Ibiza car leasing offers on our website.

Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 Cdti. This is a lease car that has proved to be very popular; with its good looks and excellent fuel economy. Emissions are 98g/km and it can average over 76 mpg. Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 Cdti car leasing rates start at £204 plus Vat per month, for thirty six months contract hire.