Most fuel-efficient crossovers in South Africa

Fuel prices have been a thorny topic in South Africa of late, with domestic and global factors driving up the cost of a litre of petrol to unprecedented levels.

Last year saw petrol reach an all-time high of R26.74 per litre, and while things have since calmed down to a slightly more tolerable R22.97 per litre as of April 2023, local motorists are still paying through the nose to keep their engines running.

With that in mind, fuel-efficient cars are more appealing than ever, and thankfully there is a good variety currently on the market that promise to deliver great mileage for every litre burnt.

As crossovers are quickly becoming the country’s favourite vehicle body type, we put together this list of the most economical models on sale today to help with your next fuel-conscious purchase.

Economy run

These are all of the crossovers currently on sale in South Africa that have a fuel consumption of less than 6.0l/100km.

Click on the underlined prices for more information.

Jaguar E-Pace P300e AWD R-Dynamic SE

• Fuel consumption – 2.0l/100km
• Range – 68km electric/744km petrol
• Power – 227kW/540Nm
• Starting price – R1,539,000

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XS

• Fuel consumption – 4.3l/100km
• Range – 837km
• Power – 90kW/142 + eNm
• Starting price – R458,300

Lexus UX 250h EX

• Fuel consumption – 4.5l/100km
• Range – 946km
• Power – 135kW/188Nm
• Starting price – R832,900

Renault Duster 1.5dCi Zen auto

• Fuel consumption – 4.8l/100km
• Range – 1,042km
• Power – 80kW/250Nm
• Starting price – R411,999

VW T-Cross 1.0TSI 70kW Comfortline

• Fuel consumption – 4.8l/100km
• Range – 833km
• Power – 70kW/175Nm
• Starting price – R393,400

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 GLX auto

• Fuel consumption – 4.9l/100km
• Range – 653km
• Power – 61kW/113Nm
• Starting price – R258,900

BMW X1 sDrive18d xLine

• Fuel consumption – 5.0l/100km
• Range – 1,080km
• Power – 110kW/360Nm
• Starting price – R805,617

Haval Jolion 1.5 Hybrid Luxury

• Fuel consumption – 5.0l/100km
• Range – 1,100km
• Power – 140kW/375Nm
• Starting price – R549,950

Mahindra XUV300 1.5TD W6

• Fuel consumption – 5.0l/100km
• Range – 840km
• Power – 86kW/300Nm
• Starting price – R306,999

Kia Seltos 1.5CRDi EX

• Fuel consumption – 5.1l/100km
• Range – 980km
• Power – 86kW/250Nm
• Starting price – R466,995

Mercedes-Benz GLA200d Progressive

• Fuel consumption – 5.1l/100km
• Range – 843km
• Power – 110kW/320Nm
• Starting price – R883,568

Opel Crossland 1.2

• Fuel consumption – 5.1l/100km
• Range – 882km
• Power – 60kW/118Nm
• Starting price – R329,900

Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta

• Fuel consumption – 5.3l/100km
• Range – 755km
• Power – 74kW/160Nm
• Starting price – R296,500

Renault Kiger 1.0 Life

• Fuel consumption – 5.3l/100km
• Range – 755km
• Power – 52kW/96Nm
• Starting price – R224,999

VW Taigo 1.0TSI Life

• Fuel consumption – 5.4l/100km
• Range – 741km
• Power – 85kW/200Nm
• Starting price – R453,800

Mercedes-Benz GLB220d 4Matic Progressive

• Fuel consumption – 5.5l/100km
• Range – 1,091km
• Power – 140kW/400Nm
• Starting price – R998,388

Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5T Hybrid Ti

• Fuel consumption – 5.7l/100km
• Range – 965km
• Power – 118kW/240Nm
• Starting price – R739,900

Fiat 500X 1.4T Cross

• Fuel consumption – 5.7l/100km
• Range – 842km
• Power – 103kW/230Nm
• Starting price – R509,900

Suzuki Vitara 1.4T GLX

• Fuel consumption – 5.8l/100km
• Range – 810km
• Power – 103kW/220Nm
• Starting price – R445,900

Jeep Renegade 1.4T Longitude

• Fuel consumption – 5.9l/100km
• Range – 814km
• Power – 103kW/230Nm
• Starting price – R510,900