Most Fuel Efficient SUVs in South Africa (2026)
South Africa's fuel price has made running costs a defining factor for SUV buyers. This page ranks every petrol and diesel SUV currently on sale in South Africa by manufacturer-declared combined fuel consumption, from the most economical to the least. All figures are official combined cycle ratings in litres per 100km, sourced directly from manufacturer specifications and updated as new models enter the market. Prices shown are current manufacturer recommended retail prices.
💡 Fuel price context
At current South African fuel prices, every 1 L/100km saved over 15,000 km per year translates into roughly R3,900 in annual diesel savings. The difference between the most and least efficient SUV on this list adds up to R6,300 per year using the latest diesel price of R26.11 in Gauteng.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Petrol SUVs
Kia
Sportage
From R738Â 995
6.3
L/100km
Toyota
RAV4
From R719Â 800
6.5
L/100km
Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque
From R1Â 147Â 000
6.8
L/100km
Proton
X90
From R559Â 900
6.8
L/100km
MG
HS
From R499Â 900
6.9
L/100km
Mazda
CX-5
From R570Â 500
6.9
L/100km
Mercedes Benz
GLC
From R1Â 059Â 938
6.9
L/100km
Changan
Uni-S
From R389Â 900
7.0
L/100km
Ford
Territory
From R534Â 900
7.0
L/100km
Opel
Grandland
From R739Â 900
7.0
L/100km
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Diesel SUVs
Kia
Sportage
From R662Â 995
5.0
L/100km
Mercedes Benz
GLC
From R1Â 194Â 200
5.1
L/100km
BMW
X4
From R1Â 208Â 730
5.6
L/100km
Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque
From R1Â 275Â 600
5.8
L/100km
Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
From R1Â 459Â 200
5.9
L/100km
Kia
Sorento
From R999Â 995
6.0
L/100km
Land Rover
Discovery Sport
From R1Â 362Â 900
6.1
L/100km
BMW
X3
From R1Â 158Â 417
6.2
L/100km
Audi
Q5
From R1Â 018Â 200
6.2
L/100km
Tata
Harrier
From R549Â 900
6.6
L/100km
Fuel consumption figures are manufacturer-stated combined cycle figures (L/100km) sourced from official specifications. Real-world consumption varies depending on driving style, conditions, and load. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail prices (MRRP) and are subject to change. Rankings are updated as new models are added to the VehicleSA database.