Natural Gas Cars

Experience eco-friendly and economical driving with a gas-powered car! A gas car runs on affordable renewable biogas or natural gas, while a gasoline engine serves as a backup to ensure you can handle longer trips. Particulate emissions from a gas engine are low, which contributes to better air quality.

Driving a gas car feels largely like driving a conventional combustion engine car, but it's worth considering refueling and fuel availability before making a purchase decision. The gas station network covers major cities and the busiest main roads well, but stations are less common in rural areas. When the gas runs out, the car automatically switches to gasoline. With a small reserve tank, you can typically drive around 200 kilometers, providing peace of mind and flexibility on the road.

Refueling a gas car usually takes about 3–5 minutes, so the process is not significantly different in terms of time compared to a gasoline or diesel car.

The best used gas car depends on whether you're looking for a small city car, a spacious family car, or a high-mileage commuter vehicle. Common options among used gas cars include models from the Volkswagen Group, such as the Volkswagen Golf TGI, Volkswagen Passat TGI, Skoda Octavia G-TEC, Seat Leon TGI, and Audi A3 g-tron. A compact gas car is well-suited for city driving and commuting, while a station wagon or a more spacious model may be a better choice for families and longer trips.

Saka's selection may include used gas cars from various brands and size categories. For example, gas-powered models like the Skoda Octavia and Audi are popular choices. The inventory changes constantly, so it's worth checking the available gas cars directly on Saka's website. When comparing options, pay particular attention to mileage, service history, gas tank information, fuel consumption, and whether there's a refueling station along your regular routes.

From the driver's perspective, a gas car operates very similarly to a conventional combustion engine car. The difference lies primarily in the fuel system, gas tanks, and engine management, all of which are designed for gas operation. Driving one doesn't require any special learning, but refueling, gas tank inspections, and fuel availability are worth considering when choosing a car.

A biogas car and a natural gas car are generally not technically different vehicles — the difference comes down to the fuel being used. Biogas is a renewable fuel that can be produced from, for example, organic waste and other organic byproducts. Natural gas, on the other hand, is a fossil fuel. A gas car can use both, since both are forms of methane.

All gas cars sold in Finland can be fueled with either biogas or natural gas, but for example, Gasum's stations in Finland currently sell only biogas. From an environmental perspective, biogas is generally a better option because it is renewable. Natural gas is a fossil fuel, but the local emissions of a gas-powered car are often lower than those of traditional petrol and diesel cars.

A gas car's fuel consumption is typically expressed in kilograms per 100 kilometers. Actual consumption depends on the car model, engine, driving style, load, and whether you're driving in the city or on the highway. For many passenger-class gas cars, consumption is practically in the range of a few kilograms per 100 kilometers, but the exact figure should always be verified for each specific vehicle. When estimating operating costs, it's also worth factoring in the price per kilogram of gas, potential gasoline use, and vehicle tax.

A gas car can be a sensible choice in 2026 if there's a refueling station along your regular routes and you drive regularly. It suits a driver who wants the convenience of a combustion engine car but with lower emissions, especially when running on biogas. Before making a purchase decision, it's worth checking the gas tank details, service history, fuel consumption, fuel type tax, and the refueling network in your area. If there are no gas stations nearby, a hybrid, diesel, gasoline, or electric car may be a more practical alternative.