7 best fuel efficient cars in Kenya
Owning a car in Kenya will come at a regular price, this is mainly from fueling, there are however cars that you can own and spend less compared to others since they have a great fuel economy. In this article, we will look at some of the top fuel-efficient cars in Kenya.
It is important to note some things about fuel usage, to start with, hybrid cars are among the top cars that give very good fuel consumption, the downside is that replacement of hybrid batteries is extremely costly. Diesel engines also tend to have better consumption compared to petrol engines. Some car manufacturers have also come up with technologies that give great performance without having to forego performance such as the Mazda SKYACTV technology and the Volkswagen Bluemotion technology.
How many kilometers a liter of fuel will cover also depends on ones driving skills. The better your driving skills are, the less fuel you will use. While the engine capacity influences the fuel consumption in most cases, other factors will also come into play like the Transmission type(CVT has better fuel economy than automatic and manual gear transmissions).
Note: The number of Kilometers that a car will cover per liter given below might change slightly. This is because most cars in the Kenyan market have been used abroad(seven years or more) reducing engine efficiency.
List of top fuel econimocial cars in Kenya
Here is a list of some of the best cars with great fuel economy that you will find in the Kenyan market. There are more out there with good fuel economy but the ones listed here will give 19km/l and above.
1. Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius was the first hybrid car to enter the market. This car is famed the world over for its great fuel economy, it gives up to 34km/l. It is not only a fuel-efficient car but also, it is among the top environment-friendly cars. Prius is a Sedan that can accommodate five people. It is a family car best suited for around-town use since it has a ground clearance of 5.3 inches.
2. Toyota Corolla
Toyota corolla comes with both a hatchback and sedan design, the hatchback being Toyota Fielder and the sedan being Toyota Axio. Both of these cars have a 1500cc hybrid engine option that gives up to 34km/l, the none hybrid engines of both cars average at 15km/l. Both cars are 5 seaters and have a decent clearance, the Fielder however beats Axio when it comes to boot space. The hybrid ones are not very popular in Kenya, however, the none hybrid engines are among the most popular.
3. Honda Insight
Honda engines have proved to be reliable, the Honda Insight hybrid does not just give reliability, it also has one of the best fuel usage in Kenya of up to 30km/l depending on your driving skills. The car comes either as a 5 seater sedan or hatchback. One of the disadvantages is that it has a low ground clearance.
4. Toyota Belta
Toyota Belta can give you up to 20Km/l. The production of the car was however stopped in 2012, this means you can only get a locally used one in Kenya. The car is built on the Vitz platform but is a saloon car. The passenger capacity is 5 people.
5. Nissan March
Nissan March is a popular hatchback car in Kenya with fuel consumption of around 18km/l. The car is a 5 seater but has a medium boot space and low ground clearance. The legroom is however average. The exterior design of the car is somehow appealing.
6. Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage is among the low-priced cars you can own in Kenya. It gives 20km/l making a very good car when it comes to fuel economy. The car comes as a 5 seater, it is convenient for around towns travel since it has low ground clearance.
7. Nissan Note
This is yet another Nissan car popular in the country and gives good fuel economy. Nissan Note gives around 20km/l. It is among the reliable cars from Nissan while well maintained. The car is a hatchback that can carry 5 passengers and is convenient as a point A to point B car or a family car.
Above is a look at some of the cars with very good fuel economy in Kenya. If you find one that is not on the list, you can still consider it as far as it has a good reputation. We hope the article was helpful. Cheers!!