What are South Africa's most fuel-efficient cars in 2025?
Many consumers consider Saving on fuel costs an important factor in vehicle ownership. Some may downscale at some point in their lives, and others may want to upgrade but don't want to take a knock on their fuel bill at the same time. Here's our list of the most fuel-efficient cars in South Africa for 2025.
Selecting your next car based on its fuel efficiency is a common practice. No one wants to waste money unnecessarily, and burning through excess fuel is a quick way to add to your expenses, leaving you with less money at the end of the month.
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If you're looking for a car that sips fuel, choosing one from the list below will be best. We've looked at all the models currently and singled out the Top 10 petrol vehicles with the lowest claimed fuel consumption. In addition, you'll find a list of the Top 5 hybrids and the Top 5 Plug-In Hybrids. We've excluded diesel from these lists because diesel engines are more common in SUVs and bakkies.
All figures quoted are manufacturer claims in litres per 100 km.
Top 10 fuel-efficient cars in South Africa
| Model | Claimed Average Consumption (L/100km) |
| Suzuki Celerio 1.0 | 4.4 |
| Suzuki Swift 1.2 | 4.4 |
| Toyota Vitz 1.0 | 4.4 |
| Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 | 4.6 |
| Audi A1 30TSFI | 4.8 |
| Fiat 500 1.2 | 4.8 |
| Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT 1.0TSI | 4.8 |
| Renault Kwid 1.0 | 4.9 |
| Suzuki Dzire 1.2 | 4.9 |
| Kia Picanto 1.0 and 1.2 | 5.1 |
Top 5 fuel-efficient hybrids in South Africa
| Model | Claimed Average Consumption (L/100km) |
| Honda Fit 1.5 Hybrid | 3.7 |
| Toyota Corolla 1.8 Sedan Hybrid | 3.9 |
| Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hatch Hybrid | 4.0 |
| Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid | 4.0 |
| Lexus UX300h | 4.2 |
Top 5 fuel-efficient Plug-in Hybrids in South Africa
The figures quoted below are with a fully charged battery
| Model | Claimed Average Consumption (L/100km) |
| Lexus RX450h+ | 1.3 |
| Lexus NX450h+ | 1.3 |
| Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge | 1.6 |
| Land Rover Discover Sport P300e | 1.7 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid | 1.8 |
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