Most Fuel Efficient SUVs in South Africa (2026)
The most fuel efficient SUVs in South Africa in 2026, ranked by combined fuel consumption in litres per 100 kilometres. With the South African fuel price above R26 per litre for diesel and R22 per litre for petrol, the difference between an efficient and an inefficient SUV adds up to thousands of rands each year. At 15,000 km per year, every 1 L/100km saved translates to approximately R3,900 in annual diesel savings — meaning the gap between the top and bottom of this list is worth over R6,000 per year in running costs alone.
💡 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
Toyota
RAV4
From R719 800
6.3
L/100km
Kia
Sportage
From R738 995
6.3
L/100km
Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque
From R1 147 000
6.8
L/100km
Proton
X90
From R559 900
6.8
L/100km
MG
HS
From R499 900
6.9
L/100km
Mazda
CX-5
From R570 500
6.9
L/100km
Mercedes Benz
GLC
From R1 059 938
6.9
L/100km
Changan
Uni-S
From R389 900
7.0
L/100km
Ford
Territory
From R534 900
7.0
L/100km
Opel
Grandland
From R754 900
7.0
L/100km
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Diesel SUVs
Kia
Sportage
From R662 995
5.0
L/100km
Mercedes Benz
GLC
From R1 194 200
5.1
L/100km
BMW
X4
From R1 208 730
5.6
L/100km
Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque
From R1 275 600
5.8
L/100km
Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
From R1 459 200
5.9
L/100km
Kia
Sorento
From R999 995
6.0
L/100km
Land Rover
Discovery Sport
From R1 362 900
6.1
L/100km
BMW
X3
From R1 158 417
6.2
L/100km
Audi
Q5
From R1 018 200
6.2
L/100km
Tata
Harrier
From R549 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.