11 Fuel efficient cars in SA

Are you one of those car owners who will wait until the last hour before midnight when the fuel price increases or decreases before filling up, even if it means that your car may have to run on fuel fumes for a day?
This list won't include electric-powered motors, hybrids, or Porsches.
 
We do believe that the cost of buying the car should not outstrip the savings on fuel economy.

Lower Price Range

Vehicle Claimed Average Fuel Consumption in litres/100km Image
Volkswagen Polo 1.2TDI Blue motion 3.4  
Ford Fiesta 1.6TDCi (Diesel) 3.6  
Citroen C3 eHDI 3.7  
Renault Clio Expression 4.5  
Clio Dynamique 4.5  
Ford Fiesta Titanium 4.5  

Higher Price Range

Vehicle Claimed Average Fuel Consumption in litres/100km Image
Volvo V40 D2 (Diesel) 3.6  
Audi A1 1.6TDI (Diesel) 3.8  
Renault Megane 1.6dci 4.0  
Mercedes Benz A200 CDI (Turbo-diesel) 4.1  
Audi A3 1.6TDI A3 TDI 4.7  

So there you have it. From the diesel-powered Ford Fiesta 1.6TDCi to the turbo-diesel powered Mercedes Benz A200 CDI, eleven fuel-saver cars that may ease the tug on your purse strings.


Disclaimer:

The following estimated fuel consumption figures are claimed rather than actual. Actual fuel consumption and emission will depend on many factors including your driving habits, prevailing conditions and your vehicle's equipment, condition and use. The intended use of this information table is as a guide in your decision making when purchasing a vehicle.

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