Most fuel-efficient hatchbacks in South Africa right now

Petrol prices are the highest they’ve ever been in South Africa, and it doesn’t look like things are going to change anytime soon.

While the cost of fuel mercifully dropped by up to 80 cents per litre in June, motorists are currently paying up to R22.63 per litre for petrol after the latest adjustments, and the newest projections from industry analysts suggest that petrol prices will continue to rise for the rest of the year.

Consequently, it’s a wise move to consider fuel consumption as one of the single most important factors when looking for a new car in the current climate, as it may be a very long time before petrol prices return to more palatable levels.

Efficient city cars

These are the most fuel-efficient city cars you can currently buy in South Africa.

Click on the underlined prices to visit TopAuto Car Prices for information on pricing and new models on offer from the various manufacturers.

Honda Fit 1.5 Hybrid e.HEV – 3.7l/100km

• Starting price – R519,900

Fiat 500 TwinAir Cult – 4.0l/100km

• Starting price – R260,900

Toyota Corolla hatch 1.8 Hybrid XS – 4.0l/100km

• Starting price – R515,700

Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL auto – 4.2l/100km

• Starting price – R219,900

Toyota Vitz 1.0 XR auto – 4.2l/100km

• Starting price – R239,900

Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL auto – 4.4l/100km

• Starting price – R183,900

VW Polo Vivo hatch 1.0TSI GT – 4.6l/100km

• Starting price – R336,100

BMW 1 Series 118d – 4.7l/100km

• Starting price – R679,250

Audi A1 Sportback 30TFSI – 4.8l/100km

• Starting price – R463,800

Renault Kwid 1.0 Life – 4.9l/100km

• Starting price – R184,999

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GA – 4.9l/100km

• Starting price – R199,900

Kia Picanto 1.0 Start – 5.0l/100km

• Starting price – R216,995

VW Polo hatch 1.0TSI 70kW – 5.3l/100km

• Starting price – R337,700

Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Motion – 5.4l/100km

• Starting price – R224,900

Suzuki Baleno 1.5 GL manual – 5.4l/100km

• Starting price – R239,900

Toyota Starlet 1.5 Xi – 5.4l/100km

• Starting price – R241,200

MINI One Hatch 3-door – 5.6l/100km

• Starting price – R453,707

Mercedes-Benz A200 hatch Progressive – 5.6l/100km

• Starting price – R794,509

Mazda 2 1.5 Active – 5.7l/100km

• Starting price – R302,300

Kia Rio hatch 1.2 LS – 5.7l/100km

• Starting price – R310,995

Renault Clio 1.0 Turbo Life – 5.7l/100km

• Starting price – R312,999

Opel Corsa 1.2T Lite – 5.7l/100km

• Starting price – R349,900

Fiat Tipo hatch 1.4 City Life – 5.7l/100km

• Starting price – R390,900

Peugeot 208 1.2 Active – 5.8l/100km

• Starting price – R329,900

Hyundai i20 1.2 Motion – 5.9l/100km

• Starting price – R318,900