The best cars to buy in 2023 for 40,000 euros

Buying a car in 2023 will be as difficult as it has been in 2022. Supply shortages cause significant delivery delays for customers who have decided to take the plunge to buy a new car this year. Despite this, it is likely that in 2023 you have decided that it is time to change the car and have doubts about which model is the most appropriate to buy.

At AUTOBILD.es we are always here to help you and today we bring you a list of the 10 best cars to buy in 2023 for 40,000 euros or less. We have set a large budget to include all kinds of proposals, although to buy some of the models that appear below you will have to take advantage of the official aid of the MOVES III Plan.

The list that you will find below includes a bit of each segment. Therefore, we have included the always in demand SUVs, also electric cars, some saloons and even two sports vehicles. In this way, we can offer you a variety of options so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs without exceeding your budget.

The 10 best cars to buy in 2023 for 40,000 euros

cupra formentor

The first on the list is the Cupra Formentor. Although you can choose between diesel and gasoline versions, we recommend the 204 hp Formentor e-Hybrid with a six-speed DSG automatic transmission, 59 kilometers of autonomy in electric mode and, of course, the DGT 0 Emissions label.

Price: from 40,920 euros (with the help of the MOVES III Plan and by scrapping an old car you can buy it from 35,920 euros).

jeep avenger

The Jeep Avenger has been chosen as the best car of the year 2023 in Europe. In Spain you can buy the new Jeep SUV with a gasoline engine, but we recommend the electric variant, which has 156 HP of power, a 54 kWh battery and an approved range of 400 kilometers on a single charge.

Price: from 36,600 euros

toyota rav4

If you are looking for a larger SUV, the best option to buy in 2023 for 40,000 euros is the Toyota RAV4. This SUV, 4.6 meters long and with a 580-liter boot, is available for that money in a non-plug-in hybrid version, with 220 hp and an approved average consumption of 5.6 l/100 km. In addition, it has an ECO label from the DGT.

Price: from 39,900 euros

Alfa Romeo Tonale

Conversely, if you prefer something with a more premium approach, the new Alfa Romeo Tonale should be among your candidates. This compact SUV is 4.52 meters long and offers 500 liters of luggage space. The smartest choice is the 130 hp 1.5-liter gasoline engine with dual-clutch automatic transmission and Mild Hybrid technology that gives it the ECO label.

Price: from 37,050 euros

skoda octavia

After the SUV options, we offer you a very interesting sedan for its relationship between quality and price. This is the Skoda Octavia, a model that you can buy with a 150 CV 2.0 TDI diesel engine and DSG transmission, or a 150 CV Mild Hybrid 1.5 TSI gasoline engine with the same transmission and ECO label. In addition, it is also available in a Combi family version.

Price: from 33,150 euros

Mazda6

A larger option within the sedan segment is the Mazda6. Recently updated, the Japanese sedan stands out for its measurements (4.87 meters long), habitability and standard equipment. Its efficient 2.0-litre 145PS Skyactiv-G petrol engine is available with manual or automatic gearbox.

Price: from 34,655 euros

Tesla Model 3

Thanks to the latest price reduction from the North American manufacturer, you can have the electric car of access to Tesla for less than 40,000 euros. This is the rear-wheel drive Tesla Model 3, a model that certifies 491 kilometers of autonomy and that can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds.

Price: from 46,200 euros (with the help of the MOVES III Plan and by scrapping an old car you can buy it from 39,200 euros).

Peugeot 408

An option halfway between a crossover and a sedan is the new Peugeot 408. The new member of the French brand’s portfolio is offered with a gasoline engine, but we recommend the 180 CV plug-in hybrid version with a 0 Emissions label that it equips automatic transmission and approves a range of up to 63 kilometers in electric mode.

Price: from 42,250 euros (with the help of the MOVES III Plan and by scrapping an old car you can buy it from 37,250 euros).

Hyundai i30N

Finally, we have the two sports cars on the list. The first of these is the Hyundai i30 N, a compact front-wheel drive with a six-speed manual transmission and a 280-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and its top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

Price: from 38,450 euros

Toyota GR86

The second and last sports model on the list of the best cars to buy in 2023 for 40,000 euros or less is the Toyota GR86. The new generation of the rear-wheel drive sports coupé has a manual transmission and a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 235 horsepower.

Price: from 34,900 euros