SA road trip cost by vehicle
Pick your car to see exact fuel and toll costs for every major South African route — 44 vehicles including hybrids and EVs.
Hatchbacks & Sedans
Volkswagen Polo
1.0 TSI Comfortline (85kW)
5.3L/100km combined
Volkswagen Golf 8
1.5 TSI Life (110kW)
6.4L/100km combined
Toyota Corolla Cross
1.8 Xi (non-hybrid)
8.1L/100km combined
Hyundai i20
1.2 Motion MT
5.8L/100km combined
Kia Picanto
1.2 Street MT
5.2L/100km combined
Renault Clio
1.0 TCe 90 Zen
5.7L/100km combined
Honda Civic
1.5 VTEC Turbo RS
6.6L/100km combined
SUVs
Toyota Fortuner
2.4 GD-6 RB MT (4×2)
8L/100km combined
Toyota RAV4
2.0 GX-R CVT
8.6L/100km combined
Ford Everest
2.0 BiTurbo 4WD Sport AT
8.3L/100km combined
Haval H6
1.5T Premium DCT
7.5L/100km combined
Kia Sportage
2.0 CRDi EX
6.8L/100km combined
Hyundai Tucson
2.0 CRDi Executive
6.2L/100km combined
Mitsubishi Outlander
2.4 GLS CVT
9.1L/100km combined
Bakkies
Luxury Sedans
Mercedes-Benz C200
C200 AMG Line (1.5T EQ Boost)
6.7L/100km combined
Mercedes-Benz E220d
E220d AMG Line (2.0 diesel)
5.1L/100km combined
BMW 3 Series
320i M Sport (2.0 petrol)
6.2L/100km combined
BMW 5 Series
520d M Sport (2.0 diesel)
5.2L/100km combined
Audi A4
2.0 TDI Advanced (110kW)
5L/100km combined
Volvo S60
B4 Ultimate Bright (48V mild hybrid)
6.1L/100km combined
Performance
Hybrids
Electric (EV)
Tesla Model 3
Standard Range RWD
14.9 kWh/100km
Tesla Model Y
Long Range AWD
16.9 kWh/100km
BMW i4
i4 eDrive40 M Sport
18.5 kWh/100km
Volkswagen ID.4
Pro Performance (204kW)
17.9 kWh/100km
BYD Atto 3
Extended Range (60.48kWh battery)
15.3 kWh/100km
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Pure Electric Single Motor
20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption figures: All L/100km and kWh/100km values are manufacturer-published WLTP combined-cycle ratings. Real-world figures on South African highways often come in at or below WLTP due to the long straight roads and consistent speeds.
EVs and PHEVs: Electricity cost is calculated at the Eskom Homelight tariff. Municipal rates (City of Cape Town, eThekwini, etc.) are typically 20–50% higher.