FUEL PRICE increase: SA’s 5 MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT cars you should consider

In South Africa’s inland regions a litre of unleaded 93 rose from R22.06 to R22.43, while unleaded 95 rose from R22.46 to R22.83. At the coast a litre of 93 unleaded rose from R21.34 to R21.71

For motorists with diesel-powered vehicles the price of a litre of diesel rose by 71c per for 50ppm and 72c for 500ppm

THE LATEST INCREASE TO THE FUEL PRICE CAME INTO EFFECT ON 1 AUGUST

With motorists paying more for fuel in South Africa we thought a helpful guide for those in the market for a car that is fuel efficient is needed.

Here are the five most fuel efficient cars based on claimed consumption figures released the car manufacturers.

1. Fiat 500 – The Italian company says the diminutive hatchback has a claimed consumption of four-litres per 100km. It’s powered by a sub one-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 63kW and 145Nm.

2. Suzuki Celerio – The Japanese carmaker builds the tiny Celerio in India and it uses 4.2-litres per 100km for the automatic model using a 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine with a measly 49kW and 89Nm.

3. Toyota Vitz – The new Vitz makes it onto our list by virtue of being mechanically identical to the Celerio. The automated manual version boasts a claimed consumption of 4.2-litres per 100km

4. Suzuki S-Presso – Another good pick on the list considering the fuel price increase is Suzuki’s S-Presso. Its popularity among the e-hailing fraternity is not a mistake. Suzuki says the AMT version uses just 4.4-litres per 100km.

5. Volkswagen Polo Vivo TSi – The second turbocharged car on the list is the Polo Vivo GT. It’s locally built uses a 1.0-litre engine producing a healthy 81kW and 200Nm.