Our picks include a compact and medium-sized hatch, a compact and medium-sized SUV, a medium premium sedan and a double cab bakkie. All of them are current models.One of the most affordable new cars in South Africa also has one of the smallest tanks. The Kwid is equipped with a 27-litre petrol tank that can run on 93 octane.
According to the Korean carmaker it will sip 5.9-litres for every 100 km, which will work out to a range of 627 km. The cost for every kilometre works out to R1.41 after the September petrol price decrease.The Ford EcoSport, one of South Africa’s top-selling compact SUVs, has a 52-litre fuel tank and runs on 95 octane.
According to Volkswagen it has a range of 753 km, which is based on fuel economy of 7.7 L for every 100 km. Tiguan owners are therefore looking at a cost of R1.80 per kilometer.An all-time South African favourite built in East London, the latest C-Class oil-burner features mild-hybrid assistance which contributes to greater fuel economy.