Below is a list of fuel-efficient cars available in Uganda today that you can choose from if you are interested in buying one.
The endless rise in fuel prices in Uganda has resulted in a greater need for fuel-efficient cars for transportation. However, many Ugandans have not paid much attention to fuel consumption as a key factor when choosing a vehicle.
Right now everyone thinking of buying a car asks about the fuel consumption rate or capacity of the car he or she is going to buy.
Fuel consumption is determined by the size of the engine normally known as the CC. CC stands for cubic centimetres and it measures the volume of fuel and air that can be pushed through the car’s cylinders.
The fore larger engines or higher cc engines burn more fuel and produce more power and this means that the cars with engines with higher cc consume more fuel and move faster than the ones with lower cc.
In this article, we are looking for fuel-efficient cars to drive in Uganda and we are looking at cars with a maximum of 1300cc.
Daihatsu Mira
This is one of the most fuel-efficient cars to drive in Uganda today. The Daihatsu Mira is a 3-engine cylinder vehicle and has an engine capacity ranging from 547cc to 660cc.
With this car, 1 litre of fuel can take you for at least 27 kilometres.
This car is available in Uganda but not very common however if you specifically want it you can visit any car bond or even order it online with reliable and trusted car dealers.
Nissan March
This is a small simple, dependable hatchback which is very economical on fuel. The Nissan March has various types of engines, that is to say, they capacity ranges from 997cc – 1,597cc and all of them have 4 cylinders.
This car is common in Uganda although it’s phasing out slowly due to the introduction of other fuel-efficient cars with modern technology such as the Toyota Passo, Vitz, and Ractis. However Nissan has introduced new models of the Nissan March with better performance than the old models.
Suzuki Swift
The Suzuki Swift is a 4-cylinder engine vehicle with 1,197cc and it either comes as an automatic transmission car or manual.
This car is much more stable on the road than a Nissan march, Toyota Passo and the Duet. With this car, 1 litre can take you for at least 24 kilometres.
Toyota Duet
A Toyota duet is one of the most fuel-efficient cars to drive in Uganda today. it is a small 5-seater, 5-door vehicle mainly designed for town service activities.
The car comes with either a 989cc engine or a 1,297cc engine. With this engine size, a litre of fuel can take you for around 20 kilometers.
Therefore with these sky-rocketing fuel prices better rush and get yourself a Toyota Duet if you want to keep driving.
Toyota Passo
The Toyota Passo is also one of the most fuel-efficient cars to drive in Uganda. This is one of the most trending small cars in Uganda today. It has attracted many Ugandans due to its simplicity and portable size.
The Toyota Passo has a front-wheel or four-wheel drivetrain, seats five passengers, and has an engine displacement ranging from 996cc to 1,329cc.
The Passo offers a remarkable average fuel consumption rate of about 20 kilometres per litre.
Toyota Starlet
A Toyota Starlet is also among the most fuel-efficient cars available in Uganda today. The new starlet is mounted with a 4K-U engine type with a size of 1,290cc.
This engine is known for its high performance and low fuel consumption. The new model is stable on the road and it can do long distances and its better than the Passo and the Duet.
Its fuel consumption is good and 1 litre can take you for around 20 kilometres.
Toyota Vitz
The Toyota Vitz comes in different engine capacities ranging from 996cc to 1,797cc. When you are buying a Vitz, please make sure that you at least go for one of 996cc.
A 996cc Toyota Vitz engine typically consumes fuel at a rate of 20 kilometers per 1 liter. This is ideal enough for any Ugandan middle-class person.
This car is also good and strong therefore it can be used for long distances and can also be used as a family car for those with small families.
Toyota IST
Toyota IST has engine capacity ranges from 1,298cc to 1,797cc. So if you are looking at a more fuel-efficient IST, make sure you go for the one of 1,298cc.
It’s comparatively simple to keep track of the Toyota IST’s performance while you’re moving thanks to a trip computer that notifies you of the distance until empty, the mean fuel economy, the outside temperature, and the instant fuel economy.
The 1,300cc IST can give you at least 20 kilometres per litre.
Toyota Ractis
The Toyota Ractis is also composed of different engine capacity sizes. They range from 1,296cc to 1,496cc. if you are looking for the one with good fuel efficiency, especially in Uganda, I advise you to go for the one of 1,296cc.
This one has a tank size of 42 litres. The vehicle’s 1296cc version averages 20 kilometers per liter in fuel consumption. This car is small and ideal for only 5 adults.
Mazda Demio
This is a super mini small car manufactured by Mazda. It’s slowly picking up on the Ugandan market and as of now, we have many of them on the market.
It’s one of Mazda’s most reliable cars and its biggest advantage is its low fuel consumption capacity.
The Mazda Demio has 1,298cc and this means that its consumption is very much affordable for many Ugandans who wish to drive.
Honda Fit
This is sometimes called a Honda Jazz. It’s a small 5-door car manufactured by Honda since 2001.
This is not very common on the Ugandan market but it’s very much available and if you are in need of it you can easily look for it around the Ugandan car bonds.
The car has engines of 1,317cc, 1339cc and 1,496cc. Therefore if you are looking for the most fuel-efficient one you should look out for the one of 1,317cc and 1339cc.
The list above is ideal for you to choose from if you want to drive a fuel-efficient car in Uganda today.
You can find any car you wish to buy in the Ugandan car bonds and if your choice is not available, you can always order your car online directly from Japan or any other country.
Toyota Porte
If you are looking for a fuel efficient car to drive in Uganda, the Toyota Porte should be one of your choices to choose from. The Toyota Prius is a small multi-purpose Vehicle with an electric power sliding door on the passenger side. This car comes with either 1,298cc engine or a 1,496cc engine.
Therefore if you are looking for the most fuel efficient Toyota Porte, please go for the one with the 1,296cc engine.
Renault Kwid
This is a nice-looking, attractive, compact and affordable Sport Utility Vehicle. The Renault Kwid engine is either 800cc or 999cc. Both these engines are fuel efficient and they can take you for at least 22 kilometres per Liter consumed.
Therefore if you are looking for the least fuel-consuming car to drive in Uganda today, the Renault Kwid is the perfect selection.
Suzuki Gypsy
This car is very common in Uganda and its well known for its low fuel consumption capacity. Its engine size is 1298 cc and it uses petrol. It has a good carrying capacity as it can carry up to 8 people.
Its tank capacity can carry up to 40 litres of fuel. With its 1298cc engine, this car can move up to 20 kilometres with 1 litre of fuel.
Nissan Note
A Nissan Note is a hatchback which was produced after the Nissan March, Nissan Cube and Nissan Tiida. It is a fashionable and pleasant car which was made for flexible use under the concept of pleasant driving.
The engine of a Nissan Note comes in 1198cc and 1597 cc. This means that if you are looking for a more fuel-efficient Nissan Note car to drive in Uganda, you go for the one with 1198cc. This car is very much available in Uganda.
Pajero mini
A Pajero mini is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles one can drive in Uganda. It is a reduced version of a Mitsubishi Pajero and it has a great offroad competence and strength. It has a 4-cylinder engine with 659cc.
It has 3 doors and it’s a multipurpose vehicle as it can be used to carry light cargo. With its 659cc engine, it means that 1 litre of fuel can take you up to almost 25 kilometres.
Also, be sure to read our article on fuel-efficient driving techniques.
Editors Note: Please note that when you are looking for a fuel-efficient car to drive, “PUT the engine size (cc) as the number one consideration. The bigger the engine capacity (cc) the more fuel it consumes and the reverse is true. And also note that fuel consumption goes with other things such as car service, way of driving etc.”.
