Top Fuel Efficient Cars in South Africa – The price of fuel has increased significantly in the last couple of years,  this has lead to just about everything else becoming more expensive without our incomes necesarilly rising at the same rate, meaning that we have to save money wherever we can.  In light of this Pace Car Rental have decided to share what we believe to be some of the most fuel efficient cars in South Africa.

It is important to remember that the level of fuel efficiency you get from your car depends on the driving habits of the driver.  If you drive the car hard all the time it will guzzle fuel at a much higher rate.  That being said herewith our list of the top fuel efficient cars in South Africa.

Top Fuel Efficient Cars in South Africa

VW Polo 1.2 TDi Bluemotion

VW-Polo

The VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion is not only a safe, comfortable and good looking ride, but it has a fuel economy of 3,4 litres/100km making it the most fuel efficient car to drive in South Africa.  They retail at about R215 500 and might be well worth it if you take into consideration how much fuel you would save in the long run.

Volvo V40 D2 Essential

Volvo V40 D2 Essential

The Volvo V40 is a serious contender for BMW’s 1 series and the Mercedes A-class with a fantastic exterior and a classy, refined cabin.  It is however it’s fuel consumption of 3,6 litres/100km that has the heads turning.

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi

The Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi is well equipped with all the necessary bells and whistles you can expect from the small car market including air-conditioning, CD Player, electric front windows and height-adjustable driver’s seat.  The Ford Fiesta has a fuel economy of 3,6 litres/100km making it the most fuel efficient car in its class.

Toyota Auris Hydrid

Toyota Auris Hydrid

This Hydrid car was designed to show off with a more aggressive looking grille, side lines that run sinuously along the whole vehicle and a beautifully designed rear that was rounded off with sporty-styled tail lights.  With a fuel consumption of 3.8 litres per 100km this beauty will get you from point A to B in style and save money on fuel.

Audi A1 1.6TDi

Audi-A1

The Audi A1 1.6 TDi is the super mini to have.  With a fuel economy of just 3.8 litres/100km you will get from point A to Point B in impressive style.

Did you struggle with the rising cost of fuel and decided to try one of the above cars for improved fuel efficiency?  What was your experience like?  Please leave us your thoughts below.

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