UAE’s best and worst fuel economy cars
UAE’s best and worst fuel economy cars
As fuel prices go up, XPRESS gives the low-down on which cars could be your best bet and which ones may not fairly cut the mustard
High on style and low on fuel thirst with an average mileage of over 20km per litre, it’s not for nothing that the German ‘people’s car’, (commencing at Dh79,732) remains one of the world’s best selling models. Only the Mitsubishi Mirage 1.Two GLX (embarking Dh37,900) somewhat comes close in matching that fuel efficiency and notably for less than half the price.
Monthly» Then: Dh160 Now: Dh200
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This stylish 1.4L, four-cylinder sedan (kicking off at Dh99,900) from yet another German stable is arguably the best option for UAE residents in the mid-category. For a similar efficiency at one-third the price, you could also look at the two thousand fifteen Suzuki Celerio GLX that starts at Dh33,900. Both average just about 20km per litre in fuel consumption.
Monthly» Then: Dh172 Now: Dh215
For mileage of just under 20km per litre the Korean hatchback (commencing at Dh36,700) with a 1.2L engine is a close third. American Chevrolet Spark (beginning at Dh41,500), with almost the same specs and dimensions, comes back just the same fuel efficiency albeit for a few thousand more.
The French supermini goes beyond its looks. The 1.6L stylish five-door hatchback (beginning at Dh71,000) is among cars like the Mercedes Benz A250 Sport (embarking at Dh137,000) with low maintenance and mileage of just over 17km per litre.
Monthly» Then: Dh200 Now: Dh248
The award-winning Two.0L engine sedan (beginning at Dh163,000) with a fuel economy of just over 16km per litre is globally acclaimed for fuel consumption in its class. You could get the same efficiency tho’ for a quarter of that price from a Kia Picanto two thousand fifteen (commencing at Dh42,900).
Monthly» Then: Dh210 Now: Dh265
A Japanese supermini that punches above its weight in fuel efficiency, the Micra (embarking at Dh43,000) comes with a 1.5L engine and a fuel economy of just over 16km per litre. No doubt it’s remained in vogue globally since 1982.
Monthly» Then: Dh220 Now: Dh273
An American favourite the world over since 1998, the compact car (kicking off at Dh75,000) with a 1.6L engine clocks an astounding 15km for every litre of petrol consumed. Ford’s other two models in similar category, the Figo and Fiesta also comeback almost the same efficiency.
Monthly» Then: Dh224, Now: Dh278
The 1.5L hatchback (embarking at Dh47,750) by Japanese makers, named after a Zoroastrian deity, keeps up the competition in the supermini category with toughly the same fuel efficiency as Concentrate, just a notch higher than Mazda’s other two models the Mazda three Hatchback and Sedan with 1.6L engines.
Monthly» Then: Dh230 Now: Dh285
One of the more popular hatchbacks in Dubai, the Jazz two thousand fifteen (beginning at Dh49,900) almost matches every other Japanese car in its category with a fuel economy of under 14.5km per litre – edging out Honda’s two other fancied models, the City and the Civic.
Monthly» Then: Dh240 Now: Dh298
Dubai’s favourite car in the economy class, both Yaris hatchback and Yaris sedan (embarking at Dh57,500) clock around 14km for every litre of petrol consumed, pretty much the same as their other Japanese counterparts.
Monthly» Then: Dh240 Now: Dh298
Ten least fuel efficient cars
The two thousand fifteen 370z (commencing at Dh149,000) comes out tops with a fuel consumption of around 5km per litre. The Nissan Z-car with Three.7L engine may still be superb for a highway jaunt but perhaps not for daily trips to work.
Monthly» Then: Dh650 Now: Dh813
The Bentley Mulsanne that comes with a price tag of Dh1.2m and above may be an epitome of elegance but it also is high maintenance. The high spectacle saloon with a 6.7L engine guzzles about seventeen litres of petrol for every 100km excursion. Slightly less ordinary, the Lexus LX two thousand fifteen 570 Prestige (embarking at Dh382,000) also comebacks a similar fuel economy.
Monthly» Then: Dh580, Now: Dh723
Supercar in every aspect, the two thousand fifteen Lamborghini Aventador (beginning at Dh1.5m plus for the coupe version) is super high on fuel consumption too, wolfing almost sixteen litres for a 100km journey. Not remarkably for many, it will still remain a petite price to pay for manoeuvring a brute with a 6.5L engine capacity and 700bhp horsepower.
Monthly» Then: Dh550 Now: Dh685
One of the UAE’s favourite ‘Big Cars’ among residents, the Land Cruiser (beginning at Dh244,000 and built with a Five.7L engine) comes next, almost as expensive fuel-wise, as a GMC Yukon XL two thousand fifteen Denali ( embarking at Dh288,000) or a Ferrari FF two thousand fifteen Coupe ( kicking off at over Dh1.1m). They all consume inbetween 15.7 and 15.Four litres of petrol for a 100km excursion yet Ferrari owners might tell you why railing a Ferrari Four (four seats and four wheel drive) grand tourer is another story.
Monthly» Then: Dh540 Now: Dh672
The full-size American luxury SUV (beginning at Dh350,000) that comes with a 6.2L engine has a fuel economy of about 6.6km per litre, consuming marginally more petrol than fellow American Dodge RAM one thousand five hundred SLT (kicking off at Dh125,999), the giant pickup truck with a Five.7L engine.
Monthly» Then: Dh516 Now: Dh642
The GranCabrio Sport (beginning at Dh625,000) is amongst the Italian Luxury label’s top gas guzzlers with a fuel economy of just under 6.9km per litre, a shade better than Maserati GranTurismo two thousand fifteen Sport MC Stradale (kicking off Dh620,000). Slightly lower down the pecking order price wise, the two thousand fifteen Volkswagen Phaeton two thousand fifteen W12 (beginning at Dh464,000) and the two thousand fifteen Infiniti QX80 (beginning at Dh288,000) have harshly the same fuel efficiency.
Monthly» Then: Dh490 Now: Dh620
The 8-seat full-size crossover SUV (embarking at Dh168,000) is not just big on accommodating people inwards but also on consumption with an economy of just over 7.2km per litre. A two thousand fifteen Jeep Grand Cherokee (embarking at Dh233,999) with a much thicker engine capacity has almost as fuel efficiency.
Monthly» Then: Dh475 Now: Dh590.6
The Trio.5L Pajero (commencing at Dh111,000) needs almost thirteen litres of petrol for every 100km tour. In a much higher category, a two thousand fifteen Audi R8 Coupe (commencing at Dh595,000) with a Five.2L (550 HP) engine comebacks toughly the same efficiency.
Monthly» Then: Dh447 Now: Dh556
The Three.8L seven-seater Korean SUV (kicking off at Dh122,900) gulps down 12.7 litres of of petrol for a 100km tour on an average, the same as Nissan Xterra (kicking off at Dh118,300), yet another popular vehicle in the same category.
Monthly» Then: Dh437 Now: Dh543
The Porsche nine hundred eleven sports car (commencing at Dh491,200) primarily intended for life in the prompt lane, the German 2-door coupe (Trio.8L engine) burns it fairly rapid too – gulping just about 12.Four litres for a 100km zip.
Monthly» Then: Dh426.Five Now: Dh530.7
Mohammad Al Dah, 36, Emirati, engineer
“I have three cars – Range Rover, Chevrolet Silverado and Cadillac. Gratefully, the hike isn’t much. That said, I will use the Cadillac more often as it has the best mileage amongst all my cars.
Chris Dommett, 53, British, businessman
“I drive a Mitsubishi Pajero and will stick with it regardless of the fuel price hike as I need an SUV to go offroad. I also have two dogs and the Pajero is ideal to travel with them.”
Senthil Kumar, 38, Indian, businessman
“I run a maintenance rigid and my work requires me to drive up to 400km daily. I drive a two thousand thirteen Toyota Corolla which is very fuel efficient. It costs Dh80 to pack the tank but now I will have to pay more.”
Yoshita Ahmad, 45, Sri Lankan, teacher
“I live in Sharjah and drive down to my school in Dubai. I have a two thousand model Landcruiser and a Honda Civic but it looks like I will have to dump the SUV as it’s not a viable option anymore.”
Calculations based on a 100-km drive from Al Mulla Plaza to
Jebel Ali and back, the distance many UAE motorists cover on weekdays
Fuel economy of cars based on consumer reports, interviews with industry experts, independent tests and findings of leading automobile websites.
All calculations are approximate and based on the special (95 octane) grade petrol price.
Super grade (98 octane): Now Dh2.14 per litre (Up 24.4% from Dh1.72 per litre)
Super grade (98 octane): Now Dh2.25 per litre (Up 22.9% from Dh1.83 per litre)
E-plus (91 octane): Now Dh2.07 per litre (Up 28.0% from Dh1.61 per litre)
UAE’s best and worst fuel economy cars
UAE’s best and worst fuel economy cars
As fuel prices go up, XPRESS gives the low-down on which cars could be your best bet and which ones may not fairly cut the mustard
High on style and low on fuel thirst with an average mileage of over 20km per litre, it’s not for nothing that the German ‘people’s car’, (commencing at Dh79,732) remains one of the world’s best selling models. Only the Mitsubishi Mirage 1.Two GLX (commencing Dh37,900) somewhat comes close in matching that fuel efficiency and notably for less than half the price.
Monthly» Then: Dh160 Now: Dh200
Related Links
This stylish 1.4L, four-cylinder sedan (embarking at Dh99,900) from yet another German stable is arguably the best option for UAE residents in the mid-category. For a similar efficiency at one-third the price, you could also look at the two thousand fifteen Suzuki Celerio GLX that starts at Dh33,900. Both average just about 20km per litre in fuel consumption.
Monthly» Then: Dh172 Now: Dh215
For mileage of just under 20km per litre the Korean hatchback (beginning at Dh36,700) with a 1.2L engine is a close third. American Chevrolet Spark (commencing at Dh41,500), with almost the same specs and dimensions, comebacks just the same fuel efficiency albeit for a few thousand more.
The French supermini goes beyond its looks. The 1.6L stylish five-door hatchback (kicking off at Dh71,000) is among cars like the Mercedes Benz A250 Sport (embarking at Dh137,000) with low maintenance and mileage of just over 17km per litre.
Monthly» Then: Dh200 Now: Dh248
The award-winning Two.0L engine sedan (commencing at Dh163,000) with a fuel economy of just over 16km per litre is globally acclaimed for fuel consumption in its class. You could get the same efficiency however for a quarter of that price from a Kia Picanto two thousand fifteen (embarking at Dh42,900).
Monthly» Then: Dh210 Now: Dh265
A Japanese supermini that punches above its weight in fuel efficiency, the Micra (beginning at Dh43,000) comes with a 1.5L engine and a fuel economy of just over 16km per litre. No doubt it’s remained in vogue globally since 1982.
Monthly» Then: Dh220 Now: Dh273
An American favourite the world over since 1998, the compact car (embarking at Dh75,000) with a 1.6L engine clocks an incredible 15km for every litre of petrol consumed. Ford’s other two models in similar category, the Figo and Fiesta also comeback almost the same efficiency.
Monthly» Then: Dh224, Now: Dh278
The 1.5L hatchback (beginning at Dh47,750) by Japanese makers, named after a Zoroastrian deity, keeps up the competition in the supermini category with toughly the same fuel efficiency as Concentrate, just a notch higher than Mazda’s other two models the Mazda three Hatchback and Sedan with 1.6L engines.
Monthly» Then: Dh230 Now: Dh285
One of the more popular hatchbacks in Dubai, the Jazz two thousand fifteen (embarking at Dh49,900) almost matches every other Japanese car in its category with a fuel economy of under 14.5km per litre – edging out Honda’s two other fancied models, the City and the Civic.
Monthly» Then: Dh240 Now: Dh298
Dubai’s favourite car in the economy class, both Yaris hatchback and Yaris sedan (kicking off at Dh57,500) clock around 14km for every litre of petrol consumed, pretty much the same as their other Japanese counterparts.
Monthly» Then: Dh240 Now: Dh298
Ten least fuel efficient cars
The two thousand fifteen 370z (beginning at Dh149,000) comes out tops with a fuel consumption of around 5km per litre. The Nissan Z-car with Three.7L engine may still be superb for a highway jaunt but perhaps not for daily trips to work.
Monthly» Then: Dh650 Now: Dh813
The Bentley Mulsanne that comes with a price tag of Dh1.2m and above may be an epitome of elegance but it also is high maintenance. The high spectacle saloon with a 6.7L engine guzzles about seventeen litres of petrol for every 100km tour. Slightly less ordinary, the Lexus LX two thousand fifteen 570 Prestige (kicking off at Dh382,000) also comebacks a similar fuel economy.
Monthly» Then: Dh580, Now: Dh723
Supercar in every aspect, the two thousand fifteen Lamborghini Aventador (kicking off at Dh1.5m plus for the coupe version) is super high on fuel consumption too, wolfing almost sixteen litres for a 100km tour. Not remarkably for many, it will still remain a petite price to pay for manoeuvring a brute with a 6.5L engine capacity and 700bhp horsepower.
Monthly» Then: Dh550 Now: Dh685
One of the UAE’s favourite ‘Big Cars’ among residents, the Land Cruiser (beginning at Dh244,000 and built with a Five.7L engine) comes next, almost as expensive fuel-wise, as a GMC Yukon XL two thousand fifteen Denali ( kicking off at Dh288,000) or a Ferrari FF two thousand fifteen Coupe ( embarking at over Dh1.1m). They all consume inbetween 15.7 and 15.Four litres of petrol for a 100km journey yet Ferrari owners might tell you why railing a Ferrari Four (four seats and four wheel drive) grand tourer is another story.
Monthly» Then: Dh540 Now: Dh672
The full-size American luxury SUV (embarking at Dh350,000) that comes with a 6.2L engine has a fuel economy of about 6.6km per litre, consuming marginally more petrol than fellow American Dodge RAM one thousand five hundred SLT (embarking at Dh125,999), the giant pickup truck with a Five.7L engine.
Monthly» Then: Dh516 Now: Dh642
The GranCabrio Sport (kicking off at Dh625,000) is amongst the Italian Luxury label’s top gas guzzlers with a fuel economy of just under 6.9km per litre, a shade better than Maserati GranTurismo two thousand fifteen Sport MC Stradale (kicking off Dh620,000). Slightly lower down the pecking order price wise, the two thousand fifteen Volkswagen Phaeton two thousand fifteen W12 (kicking off at Dh464,000) and the two thousand fifteen Infiniti QX80 (embarking at Dh288,000) have harshly the same fuel efficiency.
Monthly» Then: Dh490 Now: Dh620
The 8-seat full-size crossover SUV (beginning at Dh168,000) is not just big on accommodating people inwards but also on consumption with an economy of just over 7.2km per litre. A two thousand fifteen Jeep Grand Cherokee (kicking off at Dh233,999) with a much fatter engine capacity has almost as fuel efficiency.
Monthly» Then: Dh475 Now: Dh590.6
The Three.5L Pajero (beginning at Dh111,000) needs almost thirteen litres of petrol for every 100km tour. In a much higher category, a two thousand fifteen Audi R8 Coupe (kicking off at Dh595,000) with a Five.2L (550 HP) engine comebacks harshly the same efficiency.
Monthly» Then: Dh447 Now: Dh556
The Three.8L seven-seater Korean SUV (kicking off at Dh122,900) gulps down 12.7 litres of of petrol for a 100km excursion on an average, the same as Nissan Xterra (beginning at Dh118,300), yet another popular vehicle in the same category.
Monthly» Then: Dh437 Now: Dh543
The Porsche nine hundred eleven sports car (commencing at Dh491,200) primarily intended for life in the rapid lane, the German 2-door coupe (Trio.8L engine) burns it fairly prompt too – gulping just about 12.Four litres for a 100km zip.
Monthly» Then: Dh426.Five Now: Dh530.7
Mohammad Al Dah, 36, Emirati, engineer
“I have three cars – Range Rover, Chevrolet Silverado and Cadillac. Gratefully, the hike isn’t much. That said, I will use the Cadillac more often as it has the best mileage amongst all my cars.
Chris Dommett, 53, British, businessman
“I drive a Mitsubishi Pajero and will stick with it regardless of the fuel price hike as I need an SUV to go offroad. I also have two dogs and the Pajero is ideal to travel with them.”
Senthil Kumar, 38, Indian, businessman
“I run a maintenance stiff and my work requires me to drive up to 400km daily. I drive a two thousand thirteen Toyota Corolla which is very fuel efficient. It costs Dh80 to pack the tank but now I will have to pay more.”
Yoshita Ahmad, 45, Sri Lankan, teacher
“I live in Sharjah and drive down to my school in Dubai. I have a two thousand model Landcruiser and a Honda Civic but it looks like I will have to dump the SUV as it’s not a viable option anymore.”
Calculations based on a 100-km drive from Al Mulla Plaza to
Jebel Ali and back, the distance many UAE motorists cover on weekdays
Fuel economy of cars based on consumer reports, interviews with industry experts, independent tests and findings of leading automobile websites.
All calculations are approximate and based on the special (95 octane) grade petrol price.
Super grade (98 octane): Now Dh2.14 per litre (Up 24.4% from Dh1.72 per litre)
Super grade (98 octane): Now Dh2.25 per litre (Up 22.9% from Dh1.83 per litre)
E-plus (91 octane): Now Dh2.07 per litre (Up 28.0% from Dh1.61 per litre)