economy
April 5, 2026
The Best Used Cars According to Germans
Results show that excellent examples of used cars can be found starting from 12,000 euros.
TL;DR
- ADAC's analysis identifies top used cars for value, focusing on three-year-old models with around 33,000 km.
- Toyota Aygo X is a top pick in the lower price bracket, with Dacia Sandero, Opel Corsa, Suzuki Swift, and Peugeot 208 also performing well.
- Opel Corsa Electric stands out up to 20,000 euros, showcasing the growing appeal of used EVs with a practical city range of 280 km.
- Volkswagen Golf, especially the 2.0 TDI, leads in the up to 25,000 euro category, balancing performance and economy.
- Volkswagen Golf Variant is the best in the up to 30,000 euro segment, praised for space and efficiency, alongside modern EVs like Kia EV6 and Volkswagen ID.5.
- Electric cars are becoming more competitive used due to greater depreciation from new prices.
- Experts emphasize verifying service history, actual mileage, and any damage when buying any used car.