8 Fuel-efficient Cars Available in the Philippines

When buying new cars, fuel efficiency is one of the top 3 aspects we consider as Filipinos in addition to function and looks. We at YugaTech completely understand since every year, EDSA seems to be getting smaller and smaller as traffic gets worse. For this article we list down 8 fuel-efficient cars available here in the Philippines with the highest kilometer-per-liter count (city/highway combined) as stated by their manufacturers.

The vehicles in this lineup are passenger cars that concentrate more on the affordable side of the spectrum. We still included a couple of hybrids since giving back good mileage is already at their core. Below are some of the cars you can find with a sweet balance of good fuel efficiency and at the same time a reasonable asking price.

8. 2014 Fiesta Sport+ 1.0L EcoBoost

Specifications and features:
999cc DOHC 12V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
125PS @ 6,000rpm
170Nm @ 1,400 – 4,500rpm
Turbo intercooler
6-speed AT DCT
Gas
16×6-inch alloy rims
Power steering/lock/windows/mirrors
Fog lamps
Leather seats
Automatic climate control
Ford SYNC
Design: 5-door hatchback
Seating: 2+3
Dimensions: 3,969 x 1,722 x 1,469mm
Wheelbase: 2,489mm
Curb weight: 1,131kg
Price: Php898,000
Fuel efficiency: 17km/l (combined)
[Read our review here]

7. Mitsubishi Mirage GLX 1.2 MT

Specifications and features:
1193cc DOHC 12V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
78PS @ 6000rpm
1ooNm @ 4000rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
14×5.0-inch steel rims
Power steering/lock/windows/mirror
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,710 x 1,665 x 1,500mm
Wheelbase: 2,450mm
Weight: 825kg
Price: Php523,000
Fuel efficiency: 18km/l (combined)

6. Kia Picanto 1.0L EX MT

Specifications and features:
998cc DOHC 12V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
69PS @ 6,200rpm
94Nm @ 3,500rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
14×5.0-inch steel rims
Power steering/lock/windows
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,595 x 1,595 x 1,490mm
Wheelbase: 2,385mm
Curb weight: 845-865kg
Price: Php555,000
Fuel efficiency: 20km/l (combined)

5. Hyundai Eon 0.8 GL MT

Specifications and features:
814cc SOHC 9V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
56PS @ 5,500rpm
75Nm @ 4,000rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
13×4.5-inch steel rims
Power steering
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,495 x 1,550 x 1,500mm
Wheelbase: 2,380mm
Price: Php438,000
Fuel efficiency: 20.8km/l (combined)

4. Toyota Prius C Standard CVT

Specifications and features:
1.5L DOHC 16V 4-cylinder engine + electric motor
FWD
73PS @ 4,800rpm (engine) 60PS (motor)
111Nm @ 4,000rpm (engine) 169Nm (motor)
CVT transmission
Gas
15×5.5-inch alloy rims
Comfort access key
Power steering/lock/windows/mirrors
Fog lamps
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,995 x 1,695 x 1,455mm
Wheelbase: 2,550mm
Curb weight: 1,120kg
Price: Php1,475,000
Fuel efficiency: 21km/l (combined)

3. Suzuki Celerio 1.0L MT

Specifications and features:
996cc SOHC 12V 3-cylinder engine
FWD
68PS @ 6,000rpm
90Nm @4,800rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
14×5.5-inch steel rims
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/front windows
Fog lamps
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,500 x 1,600 x 1,470mm
Wheelbase (space between front and rear axles): 2,360mm
Curb weight: 890kg
Price: Php538,000
Fuel efficiency: 24km/l (combined)

2. Chevrolet Spark 1.0L MT

Specifications and features:
995cc DOHC 16V 4-cylinder engine
FWD
68PS @6400rpm
92Nm @ 4800rpm
5-speed MT
Gas
14×4.5-inch alloy rims
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/windows/mirror
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 3,640 x 1,597 x 1,522mm
Wheelbase (space between front and rear axles): 2,375mm
Weight: 864kg
Price: Php548,888
Fuel efficiency: 24km/l (combined)

1. Lexus CT200h 1.8 Hybrid E-CVT

Specifications and features:
1.8L DOHC 16V 4-cylinder engine + electric motor
FWD
99PS @ 5,200rpm (engine) 82PS (motor)
142Nm @ 4,000rpm (engine) 207Nm (motor)
E-CVT transmission
Gas
16 x 7-inch alloy rims
Keyless entry and alarm
Power steering/lock/windows/mirrors
Design: 5-door hatchback
Dimensions: 4,320 x 1,765 x 1,440mm
Wheelbase: 2,600mm
Curb weight: 1,420kg
Price: Php2,438,000
Fuel efficiency: 24.4km/l (combined)

Have something to add from your personal cars? Let us know how far you made your vehicle go as fuel-efficient as possible!

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Kevin Bruce Francisco is the Senior Editor and Video Producer for YugaTech. He's a Digital Filmmaking graduate who's always either daydreaming of traveling or actually going places on his bike. Follow him on Twitter for more tech updates @kevincofrancis.

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19 Comments

jayson says:

8 years ago

how about suzuki ciaz m/t
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c says:

10 years ago

The ford fiesta with 1.6l engine but not ecoboost is only at about 7km/l. Wish it was better
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johan says:

10 years ago

i understand that “a reasonable asking price” is a relative term but im still surprised to see on the list a car that costs more than P2M. i think that if you can afford a car costing that much, gas mileage should not be an issue. otherwise, buy something a little cheaper… like a million pesos cheaper or even more.

no offense meant, dear writer, but maybe you might want to stick to the “affordable side of the spectrum.” after all, fuel efficiency is more relevant to price-sensitive folks. those who can afford a P2.4M car hardly qualifies as price-sensitive.

nevertheless, thanks for the list. great help to me. just have to strike off the #1 on the list as among my choice. im very price-sensitive, you know. hehe

but im wondering if manufacturers’ claims holds true on the road. i guess i’ll have to do some research too.
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jm says:

10 years ago

i got suzuki swift 1.2 2014 model, at nakakakuha ako ng actual consumption of 18km/l combine. bakit hindi kasama to? theoritical of swift is 21km/l
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Yuj says:

10 years ago

“The vehicles in this lineup are passenger cars that concentrate more on the affordable side of the spectrum. ”
Yet there’s the 2.4m Lexus in the list.
Yeah I know it was said that you also included Hybrids.
But I think whatever fuel savings you make with those wont cover the extra 1.5ish million you spent buying the car.
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fce says:

10 years ago

Affordability has relative meaning. The Lexus maybe affordable to some people and to others, it is not.
The Toyota Prius and Lexus are in two different categories altogether. Both of them are ‘hybrids’ but the Prius is economy car, while the Lexus a luxury car model. Two different car models with different prices, and for different markets. Comparing the price of these two cars from the rest of the non hybrid group is meaningless.
If I’m to do a fair price comparison, I will compare the Lexus Hybrid to the same luxury hybrid models from other manufacturers, eg.. Honda Acura, Nissan Infinity, etc.

ako ito says:

10 years ago

Sir Abe..sana mag conduct ka naman nang reviews sa mga motorcycles dito sa pinas, kung ano ang mas efficient sa gasolina at maintenance costs as well. Salamat nang marami in advance. Looking forward for this review soon. More power to you and God bless!! ????????????
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Tech Junkeez says:

10 years ago

What are the basis for the KMs/L? Any thoughts on Toyota Wigo?
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Harvey says:

7 years ago

My wigo consumed 18k/l sa highway na un. Pag heavy traffic 6 to 8 km/l. Parang nagsisisi na ko ngaun. Tinanong ko sa dealer kc akala ko matipid ang wigo pero di naman sila nagbibigay ng magandang paliwanag.

lolcopter says:

10 years ago

stick to gadgets… let me spell it out for you, HYUNDAI ACCENT CRDI.
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Rayvic S. says:

10 years ago

I agree.. my friend owned a Hyundai Accent HB CRDi. super tipid, 200php lang, from cavite to ortigas, balikan pa un.. pag uwi, saka pa lang mabawasan ng 1bar ung gauge.

hindi na ako nagulat, kaya ang daming Accent CRDi rolling on our streets.
Rainbow Rat says:

10 years ago

+1 here. Based on actual testimonials from car owners, the hyundai accent hatchback crdi is the most economical car in the market today.
RyChu says:

10 years ago

I agree. The Accent CRDI manual should be up there, with actual consumption of near 20km/L, and a high kilometres to peso ratio dahil mas mura ang diesel.

Isuzu Crosswind should top that list for the van category for the same reason as the Accent CRDI.

Please do your research first. This is a very low quality article

jojo logs says:

10 years ago

i would like to know what are the real world fuel consumption of these cars and not the manufacturers declarations. only actual users can contribute to this. sana yung owners nito would like to post their REAL fuel consumption.
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Kevin Bruce Francisco says:

10 years ago

Department of Energy conducted an Eco run back in 2009 where Suzuki Celerio topped the list reaching a fuel efficiency of 34km/l.

You can check it out here:

https://www.doe.gov.ph/doe_files/pdf/05_Programs_Projects/EnergyEfficiency/Fuel%20Economy%20Run%20Results/1st%20E10%20Fuel%20Economy%20Run%202009%20results.pdf

Jay says:

10 years ago

Pretty sure the alto should top.this list
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Vekou X Aitenshi says:

10 years ago

How about the Suzuki Alto?
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Kevin Bruce Francisco says:

10 years ago

The Alto basically has the same mileage of 24km/l with the Celerio so we only chose one from Suzuki. That’s based on manufacturers and they are most likely to differ on actual usage.