The Ford Figo 1.4 in South Africa typically delivers a fuel consumption figure between 6.6 and 7.9 litres per 100 km in combined (urban and highway) driving conditions[3][4][6].
Specific details from various sources include:
- CAR Magazine recorded an average consumption of 7.9 l/100 km in a road test, with a suggested range of around 570 km per tank[3].
- Car Specs South Africa and Cars.co.za list an average (combined) consumption of 6.6 l/100 km, with urban figures typically higher at around 8.8 l/100 km and highway driving as low as 5.5 l/100 km[4][6].
- User reports on MyBroadband Forum indicate real-world fuel usage can vary between 7.5 and 9 l/100 km, depending on driving habits and conditions[5]. Combined mileage figures suggest around 12–14 km/l (about 7–8.3 l/100 km).
For the 1.4 TDCi diesel variant, consumption is lower, with claims of 5.3 l/100 km on the combined cycle[7]. However, South African models most commonly found on the market are the 1.4 petrol version.
The Figo 1.4 petrol uses a 1,388 cc 4-cylinder engine, and most models are fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission[2][4]. The fuel tank has a capacity of 45 litres[4].
In summary, expect a typical real-world fuel consumption for the Ford Figo 1.4 petrol in South Africa to range from 6.6 to 7.9 l/100 km, depending on traffic, driving style, and maintenance.
References
- [3] Ford Figo 1,4 AMBIENTE – CAR Magazine
- [4] 2012 Ford Figo 1.4 ambiente Specifications – Car Specs
- [5] Ford Figo 1.4 Ambiente | MyBroadband Forum
- [6] Ford Figo 1,4 Ambiente (2010) Driving Impression – Cars.co.za
- [7] Best Value for Money – First-generation Ford Figo – Buying a Car
- [2] 2014 ford figo 1.4 ambiente – Tried & True Motors