Top 5 most fuel-efficient cars, used or new to buy in 2023 as petrol price hit N640 per litre

The pump price of fuel in some major cities' filling stations in Nigeria has increased to N640 per litre.

The latest adjustment means that at N640 per litre it will cost about N40,000 to fill up a 65-liter car fuel tank.

For Nigerians who is looking at buying a car, the new development means fuel efficiency is now top priority.

Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata is a Korea product that offers respectable value and fuel economy. In recent years it has grown in reputation as a brand customers look at for while trying to limit amount spent at a filling station. For Hyundai Sonata which is gradually becoming a popular brand on Nigerian roads offers a fuel efficiency that ranges between 8.5 km/litre and 13.9 km/litre.

Toyota Corolla It is practically impossible to count 10 cars drive by with sighting a Toyota Corolla car bran on Nigeria roads.

Its popularity grew majorly because it is not only cheap but also one of the most fuel-efficient car brand out there.

BusinessDay reports that the the fuel economy power of Corolla ranges from 10 km/litre to 13.7 km/litre.

Honda Civic

The Honda Civic another popular car is said to have a fuel range of 12.3 km/litre to 13.9 km/litre.

Mazda 3

Another brand of car on really build for Nigerian roads is Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 offers fuel efficiency ranges between 10.6 km/litre and 13.9 km/litre and it has a great engine capability.

Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry, which is also a popular car in Nigeria, is also considered to be fuel-efficient just like the Toyota Corolla.

Other fuel-efficient cars in Nigeria

Toyota RAV4- 12.75 km/litre and 15.73km/litre.

Suzuki Swift- It consumes as little as 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres.

Kia Forte- The fuel efficiency of the Kia Forte ranges from 10.7km/litre to 14.5 km/litre.

Suzuki Grand Vitara- Consumes about 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres, according to Suzuki.

Kia Optima- fuel consumption is estimated at 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres.