For most drivers interested in cabriolets (also known as ‘convertibles’) fuel efficiency and emission levels are unlikely to be at the top of their agenda. However, there are several cabriolets on the market that combine good looks with an environmentally friendly drive. Here is our top five:

Top Five Green Car Cabriolets: Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.4 HDi Exclusive

With a detachable roof the Citroen C3 Pluriel puts this traditional super-mini into a sporty class and can be seen as a descendant of the Citroen 2CV. Thanks to its small stature it’s notably fuel efficient with 60MPG and has excellent CO2 emission levels at just 125g/km.

Top Five Green Car Cabriolets: Vauxhall Tigra 1.3 CDTI

Originally based on the Corsa super-mini, the Vauxhall Tigra is vastly popular and according to Auto Express one of the most fuel efficient cabriolets available at 45MPG. The 1.3 CDTI version out-performs the 1.4 petrol edition by 10MPG and has CO2 emissions at 124g/km.

Top Five Green Car Cabriolets: Daihatsu Copen 1.3 DWT

Proof that the evolution of green cars is affecting the way manufacturers think, the Daihatsu Copen, a two-door roadster, was originally fitted with a 660cc turbo-charged engine. However, when it failed to meet emission standards in several countries it was reborn with a 1.3L engine with emission levels at 140g/km.

Top Five Green Car Cabriolets: Renault Megane C-C dCi 130

Originally a small family car that has been converted into a sporty head-turner, the Renault Megane C-C dCi retains fuel efficiency at 41MPG and has low CO2 emission levels of 154g/km.

Top Five Green Car Cabriolets: Volkswagen Eos 2.0 Tdi 140

A relative newcomer, the Volkswagen Eos was introduced in 2006 – Volkswagen’s first production sports car since the Corrado with 40MPG and CO2 emissions at 158g/km.

Read on for more green car cabriolet statistics including CO2 emissions, miles per gallon and car insurance group ratings.

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