Thinking of buying a car? We got you! Buying is a one time process but owning the car,that can be costly. This is where we come in. Here is a guide to owning a car in Saudi Arabia based on major factors.
Factors to keep in mind are:
- Maintenance Cost
- Insurance cost
- Fuel Efficiency
1-Compact Sedan
Average Fuel Efficiency Estimate :~18km/L (≈5.6L/100km)
Annual Fuel Cost:~SAR 1600-2200
Annual Maintenance Cost:~SAR 1000-1500
Annual Insurance Cost:~SAR 800-1200
Annual Estimated Total Cost: ~SAR 3400-4900
2-Mid size Sedan a.k.a Family Car
Average Fuel Efficiency Estimate:~14km/L (≈7.1L/100km)
Annual Fuel Cost: ~SAR 2400-3000
Annual Maintenance Cost: ~SAR 1500-2000
Annual Insurance Cost: ~SAR 1200-1800
Annual Estimated Total Cost: ~SAR 5100-6800
3-SUV
Average Fuel Efficiency Estimate: ~10km/L (≈10L/100km)
Annual Fuel Cost: ~SAR 3600-4200
Annual Maintenance Cost:~SAR 2000-3000
Annual Insurance Cost:~ SAR 1500-2500
Annual Estimated Total Cost:~SAR 7100-9700
4-Pickup
Average Fuel Efficiency Estimate: ~8km/L (≈12.5L/100km)
Annual Fuel Cost: ~ SAR 4200-5000
Annual Maintenance Cost: ~SAR 2500-3500
Annual Insurance Cost: ~SAR 1500-2500
Annual Estimated Total Cost: ~SAR 8200-11000
5-Hybrid Car
Average Fuel Efficiency Estimate: ~22km/L (≈4.5L/100km)
Annual Fuel Cost: ~SAR 1000-1500
Annual Maintenance Cost: ~SAR 1200-1800
Annual Insurance Cost: ~SAR 1000-1500
Annual Estimated Total Cost:~SAR 3200-4800
Summary
The best car to own would be a Hybrid car as it is the most cost effective.
