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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa023.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/fuel-efficiency-explained-29488\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/fuel-efficiency-explained-29488\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/fuel-efficiency-explained-29488","crawl_time":1775086300,"first_indexed_time":1489273713,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"au,com,carsguide!www,\/car-advice\/fuel-efficiency-explained-29488 s443","src_root_hash":"14301022936065544023","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Fuel efficiency explained | CarsGuide","meta_descriptions":["We’ve all heard the term fuel-efficient bandied about and although it’s a very common term when talking about cars, what exactly does it mean? At the very basic level, fuel-efficiency refers to the distance you can travel on a amount of fuel."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"We’ve all heard the term fuel-efficient bandied about and although it’s a very common term when talking about cars, what exactly does it mean?\nAt the very basic level,\nfuel-efficiency\nrefers to the distance you can travel on a amount of fuel. Let’s break it down.\n \nCar A\nCar B\nYearly driving average  \n14,750km \n 14,750km\nFuel economy \n 4-litres\/100km \n5-litres\/100km\nLitres required  \n590 litres \n737 litres\nFuel cost for year (@ $1.25\/litre)\n$737.50 \n $921.25\nEven with a one-litre difference in fuel efficiency, the owner of Car B will need another 147 litres of fuel and spend an extra $183.75 than the owner of Car A. All that from an extra one-litre per 100km.\nWhat qualifies as fuel efficient, then?\nAnything that is listed as less than 6-litres\/100km or more than 16.5km\/1-litre is considered to be pretty good.\nFuel efficiency measurements \nThe first (and most common) reference is litres per 100km (litres\/100km). This is how many litres of fuel the car needs in order to travel 100km. You’ll often see it referred to as ‘fuel economy’. Rule of thumb on this one: the lower the number of litres stated, the better the fuel economy.\nNot as frequently used in Australia, kilometres per litre (km\/1-litre) is another way to look at a car’s fuel consumption. In this instance, the higher the number of kilometres travelled the more fuel-efficient.\nPetrol vs diesel?\nPetrol is the most widely-used fuel in Australia, however diesel is becoming more popular\n. In the last 10 years, diesel sales have almost doubled and the idea that diesel is reserved for dirty, smelly trucks has long gone.\nGenerally speaking,\ndiesel engines are more fuel efficient than petrol engines\n. They use compression ignition (instead of spark plugs), which results in a more efficient fuel-burn. This requires a more high-tech engine design, which is one of the reasons why diesel cars cost more than petrol.\nModern diesel engines are often\nturbocharged\nand have a lot of pulling power (also known as torque). It can shift through gears more quickly than a petrol engine and runs at lower revs per minute. All of this means it uses less fuel at each stage than an equivalent petrol engine would.\nWhat's the difference between petrol and diesel?\nWhat about LPG?\nLPG presents many benefits, but strictly speaking, fuel economy is not one of them. In terms of cost, you’re getting a more economical deal with LPG but fuel consumption after an LPG conversion can increase by up to 40 per cent, so you’ll be filling up more often. However, LPG can be up to 60 per cent cheaper than petrol, litre for litre. So the consumption increase is more than covered by the cost savings.\nThe lowdown on LPG\nWhat kind of fuel do you use? 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Fuel efficiency explained\n\n# Fuel efficiency explained\n[Petrol prices](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/tags\/petrol-prices) [Budget cars](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/tags\/budget-cars) [Buyer Guide](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/tags\/buyer-guide) [Green Cars](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/tags\/green-cars) [Car Advice](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice)\n\n...\n\n![]()\n\nAt the very basic level, fuel-efficiency refers to the distance you can travel on a amount of fuel.\n\n[![Photo of CarsGuide team]()](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/carsguide-team)\n\n[CarsGuide team](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/carsguide-team)\n\n8 Apr 2019\n\n3 min read\n\n[![Photo of CarsGuide team]()](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/carsguide-team)\n\n[CarsGuide team](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/carsguide-team)\n\n8 Apr 2019\n\n3 min read\n\nWe’ve all heard the term fuel-efficient bandied about and although it’s a very common term when talking about cars, what exactly does it mean?\n\nAt the very basic level, [fuel-efficiency](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/fuel-efficiency-ratings-what-do-they-tell-you-31319) refers to the distance you can travel on a amount of fuel. Let’s break it down.\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n|   | **Car A** | **Car B** |\n| Yearly driving average | 14,750km | 14,750km |\n| Fuel economy | 4-litres\/100km | 5-litres\/100km |\n| Litres required | 590 litres | 737 litres |\n| Fuel cost for year (@ \\$1.25\/litre) | \\$737.50 | \\$921.25 |\n\nEven with a one-litre difference in fuel efficiency, the owner of Car B will need another 147 litres of fuel and spend an extra \\$183.75 than the owner of Car A. All that from an extra one-litre per 100km.\n\n[![Google logo](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/social\/google.svg) **Add CarsGuide as a preferred source in Google Search**](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carsguide.com.au)\n\n[![Google logo](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/social\/google.svg) **Add CarsGuide as a preferred source in Google Search**](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carsguide.com.au)\n\n**What qualifies as fuel efficient, then?**\n\nAnything that is listed as less than 6-litres\/100km or more than 16.5km\/1-litre is considered to be pretty good.\n\n**Fuel efficiency measurements**\n\nThe first (and most common) reference is litres per 100km (litres\/100km). This is how many litres of fuel the car needs in order to travel 100km. You’ll often see it referred to as ‘fuel economy’. Rule of thumb on this one: the lower the number of litres stated, the better the fuel economy.\n\nNot as frequently used in Australia, kilometres per litre (km\/1-litre) is another way to look at a car’s fuel consumption. In this instance, the higher the number of kilometres travelled the more fuel-efficient.\n\n**Petrol vs diesel?**\n\n[Petrol is the most widely-used fuel in Australia, however diesel is becoming more popular](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/whats-the-difference-between-diesel-and-petrol-cars-47267). In the last 10 years, diesel sales have almost doubled and the idea that diesel is reserved for dirty, smelly trucks has long gone.\n\nGenerally speaking, [diesel engines are more fuel efficient than petrol engines](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/diesels-may-use-less-fuel-but-thats-not-what-theyre-best-at-37453). They use compression ignition (instead of spark plugs), which results in a more efficient fuel-burn. This requires a more high-tech engine design, which is one of the reasons why diesel cars cost more than petrol.\n\nModern diesel engines are often [turbocharged](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-a-turbocharger-36401) and have a lot of pulling power (also known as torque). It can shift through gears more quickly than a petrol engine and runs at lower revs per minute. All of this means it uses less fuel at each stage than an equivalent petrol engine would.\n\nRead More\n\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) What's the difference between petrol and diesel?](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/whats-the-difference-between-diesel-and-petrol-cars-47267)\n\n**What about LPG?**\n\nLPG presents many benefits, but strictly speaking, fuel economy is not one of them. In terms of cost, you’re getting a more economical deal with LPG but fuel consumption after an LPG conversion can increase by up to 40 per cent, so you’ll be filling up more often. However, LPG can be up to 60 per cent cheaper than petrol, litre for litre. So the consumption increase is more than covered by the cost savings.\n\nRead More\n\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) The lowdown on LPG](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-news\/the-lowdown-on-lpg-23596)\n## **What kind of fuel do you use? Tell us your experience in the comments below.**\n\nRelated cars for sale on CarsGuide\n\n[View all related cars for sale](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/buy-a-car) [View cars for sale](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/buy-a-car)\n\n[![Photo of CarsGuide team]()](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/carsguide-team)\n\n[CarsGuide team](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/carsguide-team)\n\nThe CarsGuide team of car experts is made up of a diverse array of journalists, with combined experience that well and truly exceeds a century. We live with the cars we test, weaving them into our family lives to highlight any strenghts and weaknesses to help you make the right choice when buying a new or used car. We also specialise in adventure to help you get off the beaten track and into the great outdoors, along with utes and commercial vehicles, performance cars and motorsport to cover all ends of the automotive spectrum. 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In the last 10 years, diesel sales have almost doubled and the idea that diesel is reserved for dirty, smelly trucks has long gone.\n\nGenerally speaking, [diesel engines are more fuel efficient than petrol engines](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/diesels-may-use-less-fuel-but-thats-not-what-theyre-best-at-37453). They use compression ignition (instead of spark plugs), which results in a more efficient fuel-burn. This requires a more high-tech engine design, which is one of the reasons why diesel cars cost more than petrol.\n\nModern diesel engines are often [turbocharged](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-a-turbocharger-36401) and have a lot of pulling power (also known as torque). It can shift through gears more quickly than a petrol engine and runs at lower revs per minute. All of this means it uses less fuel at each stage than an equivalent petrol engine would.\n\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) What's the difference between petrol and diesel?](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/whats-the-difference-between-diesel-and-petrol-cars-47267)\n\n**What about LPG?**\n\nLPG presents many benefits, but strictly speaking, fuel economy is not one of them. In terms of cost, you’re getting a more economical deal with LPG but fuel consumption after an LPG conversion can increase by up to 40 per cent, so you’ll be filling up more often. However, LPG can be up to 60 per cent cheaper than petrol, litre for litre. So the consumption increase is more than covered by the cost savings.\n\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) The lowdown on LPG](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-news\/the-lowdown-on-lpg-23596)\n## **What kind of fuel do you use? 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Boilerpipe Text	We’ve all heard the term fuel-efficient bandied about and although it’s a very common term when talking about cars, what exactly does it mean? At the very basic level, fuel-efficiency refers to the distance you can travel on a amount of fuel. Let’s break it down. Car A Car B Yearly driving average 14,750km 14,750km Fuel economy 4-litres/100km 5-litres/100km Litres required 590 litres 737 litres Fuel cost for year (@ $1.25/litre) $737.50 $921.25 Even with a one-litre difference in fuel efficiency, the owner of Car B will need another 147 litres of fuel and spend an extra $183.75 than the owner of Car A. All that from an extra one-litre per 100km. What qualifies as fuel efficient, then? Anything that is listed as less than 6-litres/100km or more than 16.5km/1-litre is considered to be pretty good. Fuel efficiency measurements The first (and most common) reference is litres per 100km (litres/100km). This is how many litres of fuel the car needs in order to travel 100km. You’ll often see it referred to as ‘fuel economy’. Rule of thumb on this one: the lower the number of litres stated, the better the fuel economy. Not as frequently used in Australia, kilometres per litre (km/1-litre) is another way to look at a car’s fuel consumption. In this instance, the higher the number of kilometres travelled the more fuel-efficient. Petrol vs diesel? Petrol is the most widely-used fuel in Australia, however diesel is becoming more popular . In the last 10 years, diesel sales have almost doubled and the idea that diesel is reserved for dirty, smelly trucks has long gone. Generally speaking, diesel engines are more fuel efficient than petrol engines . They use compression ignition (instead of spark plugs), which results in a more efficient fuel-burn. This requires a more high-tech engine design, which is one of the reasons why diesel cars cost more than petrol. Modern diesel engines are often turbocharged and have a lot of pulling power (also known as torque). It can shift through gears more quickly than a petrol engine and runs at lower revs per minute. All of this means it uses less fuel at each stage than an equivalent petrol engine would. What's the difference between petrol and diesel? What about LPG? LPG presents many benefits, but strictly speaking, fuel economy is not one of them. In terms of cost, you’re getting a more economical deal with LPG but fuel consumption after an LPG conversion can increase by up to 40 per cent, so you’ll be filling up more often. However, LPG can be up to 60 per cent cheaper than petrol, litre for litre. So the consumption increase is more than covered by the cost savings. The lowdown on LPG What kind of fuel do you use? Tell us your experience in the comments below. Disclaimer: The pricing information shown in the editorial content (Review Prices) is to be used as a guide only and is based on information provided to Carsguide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd (Carsguide) both by third party sources and the car manufacturer at the time of publication. The Review Prices were correct at the time of publication. Carsguide does not warrant or represent that the information is accurate, reliable, complete, current or suitable for any particular purpose. You should not use or rely upon this information without conducting an independent assessment and valuation of the vehicle.
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[Home](https://www.carsguide.com.au/) 2. / 3. Fuel efficiency explained # Fuel efficiency explained [Petrol prices](https://www.carsguide.com.au/tags/petrol-prices) [Budget cars](https://www.carsguide.com.au/tags/budget-cars) [Buyer Guide](https://www.carsguide.com.au/tags/buyer-guide) [Green Cars](https://www.carsguide.com.au/tags/green-cars) [Car Advice](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice) ... ![]() At the very basic level, fuel-efficiency refers to the distance you can travel on a amount of fuel. [![Photo of CarsGuide team]()](https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/carsguide-team) [CarsGuide team](https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/carsguide-team) 8 Apr 2019 3 min read [![Photo of CarsGuide team]()](https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/carsguide-team) [CarsGuide team](https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/carsguide-team) 8 Apr 2019 3 min read We’ve all heard the term fuel-efficient bandied about and although it’s a very common term when talking about cars, what exactly does it mean? At the very basic level, [fuel-efficiency](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/fuel-efficiency-ratings-what-do-they-tell-you-31319) refers to the distance you can travel on a amount of fuel. Let’s break it down. \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| \| Car A \| Car B \| \| Yearly driving average \| 14,750km \| 14,750km \| \| Fuel economy \| 4-litres/100km \| 5-litres/100km \| \| Litres required \| 590 litres \| 737 litres \| \| Fuel cost for year (@ \$1.25/litre) \| \$737.50 \| \$921.25 \| Even with a one-litre difference in fuel efficiency, the owner of Car B will need another 147 litres of fuel and spend an extra \$183.75 than the owner of Car A. All that from an extra one-litre per 100km. [![Google logo](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/social/google.svg) Add CarsGuide as a preferred source in Google Search](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carsguide.com.au) [![Google logo](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/social/google.svg) Add CarsGuide as a preferred source in Google Search](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carsguide.com.au) What qualifies as fuel efficient, then? Anything that is listed as less than 6-litres/100km or more than 16.5km/1-litre is considered to be pretty good. Fuel efficiency measurements The first (and most common) reference is litres per 100km (litres/100km). This is how many litres of fuel the car needs in order to travel 100km. You’ll often see it referred to as ‘fuel economy’. Rule of thumb on this one: the lower the number of litres stated, the better the fuel economy. Not as frequently used in Australia, kilometres per litre (km/1-litre) is another way to look at a car’s fuel consumption. In this instance, the higher the number of kilometres travelled the more fuel-efficient. Petrol vs diesel? [Petrol is the most widely-used fuel in Australia, however diesel is becoming more popular](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/whats-the-difference-between-diesel-and-petrol-cars-47267). In the last 10 years, diesel sales have almost doubled and the idea that diesel is reserved for dirty, smelly trucks has long gone. Generally speaking, [diesel engines are more fuel efficient than petrol engines](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/diesels-may-use-less-fuel-but-thats-not-what-theyre-best-at-37453). They use compression ignition (instead of spark plugs), which results in a more efficient fuel-burn. This requires a more high-tech engine design, which is one of the reasons why diesel cars cost more than petrol. Modern diesel engines are often [turbocharged](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/what-is-a-turbocharger-36401) and have a lot of pulling power (also known as torque). It can shift through gears more quickly than a petrol engine and runs at lower revs per minute. All of this means it uses less fuel at each stage than an equivalent petrol engine would. Read More - [![](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/arrow-right-grey.svg) What's the difference between petrol and diesel?](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/whats-the-difference-between-diesel-and-petrol-cars-47267) What about LPG? LPG presents many benefits, but strictly speaking, fuel economy is not one of them. In terms of cost, you’re getting a more economical deal with LPG but fuel consumption after an LPG conversion can increase by up to 40 per cent, so you’ll be filling up more often. However, LPG can be up to 60 per cent cheaper than petrol, litre for litre. So the consumption increase is more than covered by the cost savings. Read More - [![](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/arrow-right-grey.svg) The lowdown on LPG](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-lowdown-on-lpg-23596) ## What kind of fuel do you use? Tell us your experience in the comments below. 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Readable Markdown	We’ve all heard the term fuel-efficient bandied about and although it’s a very common term when talking about cars, what exactly does it mean? At the very basic level, [fuel-efficiency](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/fuel-efficiency-ratings-what-do-they-tell-you-31319) refers to the distance you can travel on a amount of fuel. Let’s break it down. \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| \| Car A \| Car B \| \| Yearly driving average \| 14,750km \| 14,750km \| \| Fuel economy \| 4-litres/100km \| 5-litres/100km \| \| Litres required \| 590 litres \| 737 litres \| \| Fuel cost for year (@ \$1.25/litre) \| \$737.50 \| \$921.25 \| Even with a one-litre difference in fuel efficiency, the owner of Car B will need another 147 litres of fuel and spend an extra \$183.75 than the owner of Car A. All that from an extra one-litre per 100km. What qualifies as fuel efficient, then? Anything that is listed as less than 6-litres/100km or more than 16.5km/1-litre is considered to be pretty good. Fuel efficiency measurements The first (and most common) reference is litres per 100km (litres/100km). This is how many litres of fuel the car needs in order to travel 100km. You’ll often see it referred to as ‘fuel economy’. Rule of thumb on this one: the lower the number of litres stated, the better the fuel economy. Not as frequently used in Australia, kilometres per litre (km/1-litre) is another way to look at a car’s fuel consumption. In this instance, the higher the number of kilometres travelled the more fuel-efficient. Petrol vs diesel? [Petrol is the most widely-used fuel in Australia, however diesel is becoming more popular](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/whats-the-difference-between-diesel-and-petrol-cars-47267). In the last 10 years, diesel sales have almost doubled and the idea that diesel is reserved for dirty, smelly trucks has long gone. Generally speaking, [diesel engines are more fuel efficient than petrol engines](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/diesels-may-use-less-fuel-but-thats-not-what-theyre-best-at-37453). They use compression ignition (instead of spark plugs), which results in a more efficient fuel-burn. This requires a more high-tech engine design, which is one of the reasons why diesel cars cost more than petrol. Modern diesel engines are often [turbocharged](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/what-is-a-turbocharger-36401) and have a lot of pulling power (also known as torque). It can shift through gears more quickly than a petrol engine and runs at lower revs per minute. All of this means it uses less fuel at each stage than an equivalent petrol engine would. - [![](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/arrow-right-grey.svg) What's the difference between petrol and diesel?](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/whats-the-difference-between-diesel-and-petrol-cars-47267) What about LPG? LPG presents many benefits, but strictly speaking, fuel economy is not one of them. In terms of cost, you’re getting a more economical deal with LPG but fuel consumption after an LPG conversion can increase by up to 40 per cent, so you’ll be filling up more often. However, LPG can be up to 60 per cent cheaper than petrol, litre for litre. So the consumption increase is more than covered by the cost savings. - [![](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/arrow-right-grey.svg) The lowdown on LPG](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-lowdown-on-lpg-23596) ## What kind of fuel do you use? Tell us your experience in the comments below. Disclaimer: The pricing information shown in the editorial content (Review Prices) is to be used as a guide only and is based on information provided to Carsguide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd (Carsguide) both by third party sources and the car manufacturer at the time of publication. The Review Prices were correct at the time of publication. Carsguide does not warrant or represent that the information is accurate, reliable, complete, current or suitable for any particular purpose. You should not use or rely upon this information without conducting an independent assessment and valuation of the vehicle.
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