Fiat and Suzuki outperform VW and Ford in terms of operating costs In South Africa
After the spike in oil prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, South Africa's fuel costs have stayed high. Despite lower oil prices, the US dollar has risen and the rand has depreciated, resulting in an exchange rate of more than R18.20 per dollar. With South Africa's high fuel prices, various affordable and fuel-efficient automobiles are
Fiat and Suzuki outperform VW and Ford in terms of operating costs In South Africa
After the spike in oil prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, South Africa’s fuel costs have stayed high.
Despite lower oil prices, the US dollar has risen and the rand has depreciated, resulting in an exchange rate of more than R18.20 per dollar.
With South Africa’s high fuel prices, various affordable and fuel-efficient automobiles are available for consumers wishing to save money on gasoline and diesel.
South African motorists may choose from a variety of vehicles with average combined fuel consumption numbers ranging from 4.0 litres per 100 kilometres (l/100km) to 5.1l/100km for less than R350,000, with some priced as low as R180,999.
MyBroadband has identified 10 of the most cheap and fuel-efficient vehicles accessible to South African drivers.
The Fiat 500 is the most fuel-efficient vehicle on the list, averaging 4.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle. It is, however, on the pricier end of the pricing scale, with an R260,900 price tag.
The Suzuki S-Presso, the cheapest vehicle featured, averages 4.4l/100km and starts at R179,900 for the automatic version.
In terms of cost, the Suzuki S-Presso is closely followed by the Renault Kwid, which averages 4.4l/100km and starts at R180,999.
The Toyota Agya, which begins at R200,000 and averages 4.8l/100km, is the third cheapest alternative.
The majority of the vehicles on the market are priced between R200,000 and R300,000. The Fiat 500, Suzuki Celerio, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Ignis, Renault Kiger, and Kia Picanto are among them.
The Suzuki Celerio 1.2L automatic averages 4.2l/100km and costs R213,900, while the Suzuki Swift 1.2L automatic averages 4.9l/100km and costs R213,900. That will set you back R227,900.
The Kia Picanto is the least fuel-efficient vehicle on the list, with an average consumption of 5.1l/100km. The basic model, which starts at R209,995, has a 1.0-litre petrol engine and a manual transmission.
The Renault Kiger and Suzuki Ignis are priced between R200,000 and R300,000 respectively.
The Suzuki Ignis has a 1.2-litre petrol engine with an automated gearbox and gets 4.9l/100km on average. The most affordable automatic Suzuki Ignis is priced at R258,900.
The Renault Kiger’s 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine averages 5.0l/100km, and the turbo model begins at R289,999.
Just two vehicles are mentioned that cost more than R300,000: the VW Polo Vivo GT and the Ford EcoSport.
The Polo Vivo GT is powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 81kW. It has a fuel economy of 4.8l/100km and costs R332,800.
The sole diesel-powered vehicle on the list is Ford’s 1.5 TDCi EcoSport. It has a fuel economy of 4.6l/100km and a starting price of R322,500.
Other elements, such as tyre replacement and vehicle maintenance, also add considerably to automobile operating expenses.
The following are ten of the most cheap and fuel-efficient automobiles available in South Africa, along with specifications and cost. These are ranked in order of fuel efficiency, from greatest to least.
Fiat 500 — 4.0ℓ/100km
- Engine: 0.9L
- Transmission: Manual
- Power: 63kW / 145Nm
- Price: R260,900
Suzuki Celerio — 4.2ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.2L
- Transmission: Automatic
- Power: 50kW / 89Nm
- Price: R213,900
Renault Kwid — 4.4ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.0L
- Transmission: Manual
- Power: 50kW / 91Nm
- Price: R180,999
Suzuki S-Presso — 4.4ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.0L
- Transmission: Automatic
- Power: 49kW / 89Nm
- Price: R179,900
Ford EcoSport — 4.6ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.5L TDCi
- Transmission: Manual
- Power: 74kW / 205Nm
- Price: R322,500
Toyota Agya — 4.8ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.0L
- Transmission: Manual
- Power: 49kW / 89Nm
- Price: R200,000
Volkswagen Polo Vivo GT — 4.8ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.0L TSI
- Transmission: Manual
- Power: 81kW / 200Nm
- Price: R332,800
Suzuki Swift — 4.9ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.2L
- Transmission: Automatic
- Power: 61kW / 113Nm
- Price: R227,900
Suzuki Ignis — 4.9ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.2L
- Transmission: Automatic
- Power: 61kW / 113Nm
- Price: R258,900
Renault Kiger — 5.0ℓ/100km
- Engine: 1.0L turbo
- Transmission: Manual
- Power: 74kW / 160Nm
- Price: R289,999
