To diesel or not to diesel is a question for another day, for now let us marvel over the many wonders of turbo diesel engines, free of judgement and rebellion. We will assume that you’ve already decided that, for whatever reason, you want a car that runs on diesel rather that petrol. This week we present to you the most fuel efficient diesel cars.
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 3.6l/100km
As the cheapest car in our turbo diesel range, this sweet ride is still anything but entry level. From the outside it’s easy to muddle this beauty up with the Fiat Punto, but that’s where the comparisons end. The Fiesta offers much better fuel consumption and performance by comparison, also Fiat does not offer a diesel version of the Punto.
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 3.4l/100km
Now we’re getting somewhere. The Polo has elevated its status from the entry level VW to a wide range of sexy go’ers. Although, if its speed you’re looking for the Fiesta trumps the Polo. For fuel consumption Polo beats the Fiesta hands down. Volkswagens BlueMotion technology delivers the best fuel efficiency by far - the numbers don’t lie.
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 3.8l/100km
He (or she) who never aspired to Audi-dom, never really aspired at all. The A1 makes for the perfect entry level Audi, that said even cheaper models have incredible fuel saving technology. Audi haven’t dropped their guard for a second in their quest to create high performance vehicles coupled with fuel efficiency. In addition, the lavish interior, will make you want to live inside this beauty.
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Claimed combined fuel consumption: 4.0l/100km
I true petrol-head, or in this case diesel-head, would never overlook a Renault. It’s not just pretty, it boasts a top speed of 200km whilst still delivering on its promise of notable fuel efficiency. This one, is not the once to dice with… especially if you’re trying to save fuel.
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 3.4l/100km
Ah! A car with better fuel consumption than the Polo AND a 6 speed gear box! Okay, okay, it costs a bit more, but you don’t buy a Volvo because you’re scraping the last dollop of caviar from the tin. You buy a Volo because you are a responsible, respected member of the community. You use your indicator, never miss a service and always buckle your kids in. If you cannot conform to this stereotype, just skip to the next paragraph.
Claimed combined fuel consumption: 4.0l/100km
Did someone say caviar? If you’re cracking open the Special Reserve Ossetra, fuel efficiency is not something you lie awake at night thinking about, just go the whole hog, hook up the SLS AMG coupé and chug 19.9l of premium in urban conditions. If however you happen to have a conscience you will be ogling the A180 and pulling off from robots respectably, after all this is the car of the mogul, not the successful gangster.
Vehicle Comparison
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Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi Ambiente |
VW Polo TDI BlueMotion |
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (66kW) |
Renault Megane |
Volvo V40 D2 (84kW) |
Mercedes Benz A180 |
| Starting Price |
R195 900 |
R233 500 |
R277 500 |
R279 900 |
R315 700 |
R365 400 |
| Engine Capacity |
1560cc |
1199cc |
1598cc |
1598cc |
1560cc |
1461cc |
| Transmission |
5 speed manual |
5 speed manual
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5 speed manual
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6 speed manual
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6 speed manual
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6 speed manual
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| Claimed Fuel Consumption - Combined |
3.6 ℓ/100km
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3.4 ℓ/100km
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3.8 ℓ/100km
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4.0 ℓ/100km
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3.4 ℓ/100km
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4.0 ℓ/100km
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| Claimed Fuel Consumption - Urban
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4.4 ℓ/100km
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4.1 ℓ/100km
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4.4 ℓ/100km
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4.8 ℓ/100km
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3.8 ℓ/100km
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4.7 ℓ/100km
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| Claimed Fuel Consumption - Extra Urban
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3.2 ℓ/100km
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3.0 ℓ/100km
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3.4 ℓ/100km
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3.6 ℓ/100km
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3.1 ℓ/100km
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3.6 ℓ/100km
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| Top Speed |
181km |
179km |
182km |
200km |
190km |
190km |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h |
11.7 sec |
13.9 sec |
11.4 sec |
9.8 sec |
11.9 sec |
11.3 sec |
So now that we have successfully covered the most fuel efficient cars on the market, you have no excuse for not investing in a more version of the car you most desire.
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Disclaimer: All of the claimed specs were taken from each manufacturer’s website. Where a price is listed it should be taken as a guide only as some vehicles may come with additional costs such as on the road, admin and licencing fees.
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