In pictures: Eco-friendly cars

Wednesday 8th June 2011, 3:59PM BST.

Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion: This sporty looking VW has a 1.2 litre engine and boasts an impressive fuel consumption of over 80mpg.

Read Pete Carroll's views on the Bluemotion here.

With the recession hitting pockets hard, it isn’t only the environment that motorists are interested in when they choose a greener car.

Because not only are eco-friendly cars less polluting to the air, they’re also less offensive on your wallet with fuel savings a major benefit.

So click on the gallery to your right to see our top ten eco-friendly cars that are good for both your green credentials and your bank balance.



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