{"id":763727,"date":"2024-03-30T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=763727"},"modified":"2024-03-28T13:53:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T11:53:11","slug":"most-fuel-efficient-hatchbacks-across-17-brands-in-south-africa-with-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/763727\/most-fuel-efficient-hatchbacks-across-17-brands-in-south-africa-with-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"Most fuel-efficient hatchbacks across 17 brands in South Africa \u2013 with pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

South African motorists can expect a mixed outlook for fuel prices in South Africa, with petrol prices still lined up for another hike in April, making travel costs that much more expensive for motorists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While petrol prices are still in line for a hike, it\u2019s worth noting that this is down significantly from recoveries at the start of the month, where prices were lining up for a R1.00 hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reduction in under-recoveries \u2013 and the move into over-recovery for diesel \u2013 are thanks to a stronger rand relative to last month, as well as a lower oil price in rand terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If these recoveries follow through to the end of the month, this should provide some relief to motorists using diesel, as well as various industries that rely on diesel to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investing in a relatively affordable and fuel-efficient car is never a bad idea, saving you money in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the flat fuel price bringing little relief, BusinessTech looked at some of the most fuel-efficient budget cars you can buy in South Africa right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In South Africa, there are still 17 different brands that offer hatchbacks with good fuel economy, which means you can make fewer trips to the pump and avoid draining your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not surprising that the most efficient small car in the country is a hybrid \u2013 the Honda Fit HEV. This car only uses 3.7 litres of fuel for every 100km travelled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, South Africans also have the option of the Abarth 500 hot hatchback, which despite its sporty nature, still manages to average 5.8 litres per 100km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the most fuel-efficient hatchbacks from every brand in South Africa. Click on the underlined prices for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abarth 500 695 competizione 1.4T auto \u2013 5.8l\/100km<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n