How far can you go with an average budget when buying a car? Pretty far, as it turns out.
SP-X / Cologne. If you buy a new car in Germany, you spend exactly 31.130 Euro on average. There is already a lot of choice for this amount determined by the German Automobile Trust (DAT). Five suggestions.
Fun car: Mazda MX-5 Roadster Exclusive Line, 135 kW / 184 horsepower (petrol), for 30.750 Euro
There is no more driving pleasure for the money in any other car. Rear-wheel drive, low weight and an easily operated with one hand top make the two-seater the ideal leisure car for the winding summer road. The smallest offered petrol engine is completely sufficient, the money saved is better invested in metallic paint, chic rims and assistance systems. In the end, the budget available leaves nothing to be desired.
All-wheel towing vehicle: Hyundai Tucson Select all-wheel diesel 48 Volt, 100 kW / 136 horsepower, for 31.100 Euro
SUVs for a maximum of 30.000 Euro are in abundance. But who also wants to have good space, four-wheel drive and a camping-capable trailer load, has to look for something. And finds, for example, the Hyundai Tucson in the variant with the small 1,6 diesel and 48-Volt mild hybrid technology. 320 Nm torque ensure sturdy traction, a trailer load of 1.400 kilograms, at least enough for medium-weight caravans or crowded hardware store trailers. For a lot of equipment, however, it is no longer enough: the Koreans, after all, still have five years warranty in addition to the essentials.
Compact car: VW Golf Highline 1.5 TSI ACT OPF, 110 kW / 150 HP (petrol), for 30.875 Euro
The Golf is the average personified car. For the DAT average price you get but much more than mediocrity. For example, the sovereign 1,5-liter gasoline engine with 110 kW / 150 PS including modern exhaust and fuel-saving technology in combination with front-wheel drive and automatic (seven-speed dual-clutch transmission). This fits the highest standard equipment line "Highline", which offers amenities such as climate control, heated seats and LED headlights. Even for metallic paint is still money.
Family station wagon: Opel Insignia Sports Tourer Edition 1.5 DI Turbo, 103 kW / 140 HP (petrol), for 29.735 Euro
Where in the compact class you could still generously throw the money around you, you have to hold the groschen together in the middle class. Nevertheless, it is sufficient for a reasonably motorized and properly equipped Insignia station wagon. Important as air conditioning, cruise control and assistance package is on board, but is saved in optics and comfort refinement. After all, metallic paint and 17-inch alloy wheels are in the price range.
Electric car: Renault Zoe Life, 68 kW / 92 PS, for 29.249 Euro plus 69 Euro battery rental
Staying with the electric car below the 31.000 Euro limit is difficult. And if so, then you undercut it clearly, such as the Smart Fortwo EQ or the Renault Zoe. Because the latter is the more suitable for everyday use (space and range) and also available at short notice, the choice falls on him. Also on board are the large 41 kWh battery as well as some design upgrades in the form of stylish rims and effect paint finishes. On the option list you can make a cross with the German average budget almost everywhere, so that at the end of a more or less fully equipped model stands in front of the entrance. Alternatively, you can exercise some restraint and put aside the money for the battery rental. Include should also be possibly extended over the summer environmental bonus for e-car buyers.