We all know Nigeria’s erratic fuel price situation – one moment it’s up and
the next it’s down. The current removal of fuel subsidy has helped
stabilize the price a bit, but it’s still on the high side compared to the
low prices we once enjoyed. At this point, fuel efficient cars are more or
less a blessing to Nigerians. Jumia Travel <https://travel.jumia.com/>, the
leading online travel agency shares 8 of the most fuel efficient cars to
consider the next time you’re in the car market.
*Hyundai Sonata*
This is a comfortable ride with great rear-seat room. It’s affordable and
has a sound and responsive handling. It has an estimated fuel economy
rating is within the range of about 8.5 kilometers per liter to about 13.9
Km/L.
*Toyota Camry*
Regardless of your reservations about Toyota cars, one thing you have to
admit is that they deliver most of what consumers want in a midsized car.
It is comfortable to drive, cheaper and easier to maintain than other car
brands. The Toyota Camry offers a kind of ‘no-fuss’ driving experience with
sound handling and a roomy and comfortable interior that makes it a
pleasant car to drive. Its estimated fuel economy within the range of about
9.8 Km/L to about 13.6 Km/L.
*Mitsubishi Mirage*
This is another affordable car with an inviting image of economy and
thriftiness. However, the vehicle still deals with issues of sluggish
acceleration, a not-so-good handling and a not so powerful engine.
Nevertheless, the car is reasonably roomy, cheap and economical. Its
estimated fuel economy within the range of about 11.2 Km/L to about 17.3
Km/L.
*Toyota Rav4*
This SUV provides a strong blend of fuel efficiency, comfort, roominess and
reliability. It’s a great family car with sound handling, quiet with a
commendable performance. It has an estimate fuel economy range of about
12.75 Km/L to about 15.73 Km/L.
*Toyota Corolla*
The Corolla provides a comfortable experience for drivers. It’s quiet and
spacious with a secure and reasonably sound handling. It also has a roomy
interior and one of the roomiest rear seats. Its estimated fuel economy
range is from about 10.00 Km/L to about 13.7 Km/L.
*Kia Forte*
With a generous and comfortable interior room and an engine similar to
Hyundai Elantra, the ride has a secure but not very agile handling. It’s
also fairly absorbent, tending to feel a bit to tender when encountering
sharp bumps, but it has a great engine with logically arranged controls.
Its estimate fuel economy rating is within the range of about 10.7 Km/L to
about 14.5 Km/L.
*Mazda3*
This is a fun to drive car with a perky handling and great engine. It is
one of the most fuel efficient cars and offers some luxury features that
are rare for compact cars in its category, although it’s not particularly
as roomy as the others but it’s still very ok. Its estimated fuel economy
range is from about 10.6 Km/L to about 13.9 Km/L.
*Honda Civic*
This car delivers great fuel economy, is comfortable with precise handling,
a spacious interior but unfortunately not the most reliable car out there.
It’s however capable and refined with a reasonably powerful engine. Its
estimated fuel economy range is from about 12.3 Km/L to about 13.9 Km/L.
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