Fuel Consumption by Car Model Calculator

This calculator lets you pick a popular New Zealand car model and instantly see its typical fuel economy, then work out the fuel used and the cost for any trip or for a whole year. Fuel economy in New Zealand is measured in litres per 100 kilometres, written as L/100km, where a lower number means a more efficient car. The trouble is that most people do not know their car's figure off the top of their head, and the number on a window sticker is a lab combined figure that can feel abstract. Here you simply choose your model from the list, such as a Toyota Corolla, a Ford Ranger or a RAV4 Hybrid, and the calculator fills in a representative combined economy for that model. You then enter the distance you want to cost, whether that is a single trip, a weekly commute or your estimated kilometres for the year, and the price you pay per litre. It returns the litres of fuel used, the total cost, the cost per kilometre and the cost per 100 kilometres, so you can compare models or budget for running a car. The model figures are indicative and meant to get you in the right ballpark; the exact economy of your car depends on the variant, engine, driving style and conditions, so for precision you can type in the figure from your owner's manual or the official fuel label, or measure your real economy at the pump. For diesel and electric vehicles, remember that road user charges also apply on top of fuel or charging. This is an estimate to help you plan and compare, not a guaranteed running cost.

Model figures are indicative combined economy. For your exact car, check the fuel label or measure at the pump. An estimate only.