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2021 · Renault · Petrol

Sandero

Stepway 1.6

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Cost to own / mo

R5,204

R4/km

Market price

R199,990

Annual total

R62,448

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,497
InsuranceR350
MaintenanceR1,208
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR4,095
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,109
Cost to own / moR5,204

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.6L
Power
64 kW
Torque
128 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
180 g/km
Maintenance score66/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

46/ 100

How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value30
Efficiency3
Reliability50
Practicality100

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