Fuel‑efficiency showdown 2025: the top 5 cars that are truly saving your wallet
CAR magazine’s annual fuel‑economy test goes beyond the numbers found on the sticker. Every car we drop behind the wheel is taken on a standard 100‑km mixed‑road run – a little city, a stretch of motorway – to see how it really performs. We’ve rounded up the five models that delivered the best real‑world fuel consumption in 2025.
5. Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend MT: 5.43 L / 100 km (5.5 L / 100 km on paper)
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The Honda Amaze, tested for the July issue, outperformed its own advertised fuel figure by 0.07 L / 100 km. Under the hood sits a 1.2‑litre, four‑cyl i‑VTEC petrol engine that churns out 66 kW (90 hp) and 110 Nm of torque. The trim we tested was paired with a five‑speed manual gearbox.
On the 100‑km mixed‑use run, the Aka Amaze clocked a solid 5.43 L / 100 km – a real‑world improvement on the 5.5 L / 100 km promised by the manufacturer. This means fewer stops at the pump for drivers who are looking to keep more money in their pockets while still enjoying a reliable, city‑ready sedan.
