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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/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469","crawl_time":1776341768,"first_indexed_time":1672473610,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"au,com,carsguide!www,\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469 s443","src_root_hash":"14301022936065544023","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Average Fuel Consumption Per 100km for Cars | CarsGuide","meta_descriptions":["Looking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Q: What is the average fuel consumption for cars?\nA: Like any mathematically derived average,\naverage fuel consumption\nis a great way to compare the relative efficiency of different makes and models.\nLooking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison.\nFuel-efficient SUVs\nFuel Efficient Utes\nFuel-efficient Commercial vehicles\nOf course, what most people want is a guide to the average consumption figure they should be achieving, and how that compares to other models.\nBecause there’s a huge difference in the average fuel consumption per 100km between cars,\nSUVs\nand\nlight commercial vehicles\n, there are no hard and fast rules on this subject.\nHowever, as a rule of thumb, a small city\nhatchback\nshould be able to achieve an average fuel consumption of around six to seven litres per 100km, a\nmid-sized SUV\nwill be closer to eight or nine litres per 100km and a\nfull-sized family SUV\nwill use closer to 10 litres per 100km in the real world.\nSomething like a\ndual-cab\n,\nfour-wheel drive\nute\n– even though it has a\ndiesel engine\n– is also likely to be around the 10 litres per 100km mark.\nHybrids\nskew those figures even more and also buck the trend by actually having lower fuel consumption in an urban setting than they do on the highway, the total opposite of conventional cars.\nAnd a plug-in hybrid can, if you stick to trips within its electric range and charge it up frequently, use very little fuel over the space of a year.\nKnowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula.  (Image: Matt Campbell)\nAnother factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. A driver with a light right foot will stretch each litre further, so identical cars with different drivers will often have very different average fuel consumption numbers.\nKnowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula.\nEssentially, you divide the amount of fuel you know you’ve used (the fuel pump at the service station will tell you this) by the distance you’ve travelled on that fuel (you need to have reset the trip computer when you previously filled up).\nFrom there it’s a simple litres used divided by distance travelled. Because average (avg) fuel consumption is typically expressed in Australia as litres per 100km, you need to divide the distance by 100 and use that number to then divide the number of litres.\nAnother factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven.\nThis formula works for every type of fuel, from petrol, to diesel and gas (LPG). So here’s how it works:\nFor example, let’s say you’ve travelled 620km since you last filled up, and you needed 53 litres to fill up. So, by dividing 53 (litres) by 6.2 (620km divided by 100) you can calculate that your average fuel consumption for that last tank was 8.5 litres per 100km.\nYou can also flip this formula around to show your fuel consumption in kilometres per litre (which is easier to understand for some people).\nIn that case, you divide the distance travelled by the litres used. So, in our example, that means 620km divided by 53 litres to arrive at 11.7 km per litre.\nThe greater the distance you can use and the more fill ups you can include will give you a much more accurate idea of the total, overall fuel consumption of the vehicle as opposed to just a single tankful that may only represent one long trip.\nBy keeping records of distances and fill-ups, you can calculate your fuel use over months and even years to get a really good idea of how much fuel you use on average.","attrs_markdown":"[![CarsGuide Logo](https:\/\/images.carsguide.com.au\/v1\/editorial\/www\/sites\/all\/uhf\/general\/carsguide_logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/)\n\n![search](https:\/\/images.carsguide.com.au\/v1\/editorial\/uhf\/icons\/search-outline.svg)\n\n[Sign up \\| Log in](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469)\n\n[![profile](https:\/\/images.carsguide.com.au\/v1\/editorial\/uhf\/icons\/profile.svg)Welcome\\!](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469)\n\n- [My shortlist](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469)\n- [Saved searches](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/members\/saved-searches\/)\n- [Edit profile](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/members\/edit-profile\/)\n- [Help](https:\/\/help.carsguide.com.au\/)\n- [Log out](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469)\n\n[Sell my car](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/sell-my-car)\n\nWelcome\\!\n\n[Log in\/](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469) [Sign up](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469)\n\n![profile](https:\/\/images.carsguide.com.au\/v1\/editorial\/uhf\/icons\/profile.svg)Welcome\\!\n\n[Log out](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469)\n\n- [My shortlist](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/what-is-average-fuel-consumption-88469)\n- [Saved searches](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/members\/saved-searches\/)\n- [Edit profile](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/members\/edit-profile\/)\n- [Help](https:\/\/help.carsguide.com.au\/)\n\n[Buy & sell](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/buy-a-car)\n\n- Buy\n- [Search all cars](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/buy-a-car)\n- [Used](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/buy-a-car\/used-car-search)\n- [New](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/buy-a-car\/new-car-search)\n- [Find a dealer](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-dealers)\n- [What car should I buy?](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/simple-search)\n\n- Sell\n- [Sell my car](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/sell-my-car)\n- [Fast Car Offer](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/sell-my-car\/fast-car-offer?utm_source=navigation&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=fast-car-offer)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-news)\n\n[Latest newsWhat's happening in the automotive world](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-news)\n\n[Concept carsThe most interesting hints of what's to come](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/tags\/concept-cars)\n\n[PodcastWatch or listen to major developments, and get to know our experts better](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/tags\/podcast)\n\n[RecallsWhat's been recalled and why. 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Cars that start with A](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/cars-that-start-with-a)\n\n# What is average fuel consumption?\n[Commercial](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/commercial) [Best Commercial Cars](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/commercial\/best) [Hatchback](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/hatchback) [Best Hatchback Cars](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/hatchback\/best) [Hybrid](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/hybrid) [Best Hybrid Cars](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/hybrid\/best) [SUV](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/suv) [Best SUV Cars](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/suv\/best) [Ute](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/ute) [Best Ute Cars](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/ute\/best) [Car Advice](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice)\n\n...\n\n![]()\n\nKnowing your average fuel consumption is a great step towards saving fuel. Here's how to get it figured. (Image: Sam Rawlings)\n\n[![Photo of David Morley]()](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/david-morley)\n\n[David Morley](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/david-morley)\n\nContributing Journalist\n\n31 Dec 2022\n\n4 min read\n\n[![Photo of David Morley]()](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/david-morley)\n\n[David Morley](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/david-morley)\n\nContributing Journalist\n\n31 Dec 2022\n\n4 min read\n\nQ: What is the average fuel consumption for cars?\n\nA: Like any mathematically derived average, [average fuel consumption](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/fuel-efficiency-ratings-what-do-they-tell-you-31319) is a great way to compare the relative efficiency of different makes and models.\n\nLooking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison.\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\nRead more about fuel-efficient vehicles\n\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel-efficient SUVs](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/suv\/fuel-efficient-suvs)\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel Efficient Utes](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/ute\/fuel-efficient-utes)\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel-efficient Commercial vehicles](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/commercial\/fuel-efficient-commercial-vehicles)\n\nOf course, what most people want is a guide to the average consumption figure they should be achieving, and how that compares to other models.\n\nBecause there’s a huge difference in the average fuel consumption per 100km between cars, [SUVs](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/why-suvs-are-becoming-so-popular-34463) and [light commercial vehicles](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/why-buy-a-commercial-vehicle-36402), there are no hard and fast rules on this subject.\n\nHowever, as a rule of thumb, a small city [hatchback](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/why-a-hatchback-is-the-smartest-car-you-can-buy-35005) should be able to achieve an average fuel consumption of around six to seven litres per 100km, a [mid-sized SUV](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/suv\/midsize-suvs) will be closer to eight or nine litres per 100km and a [full-sized family SUV](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/suv\/family-suvs) will use closer to 10 litres per 100km in the real world.\n\nSomething like a [dual-cab](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/tradies\/advice\/why-choose-an-extra-cab-ute-instead-of-a-single-cab-or-dual-cab-73045), [four-wheel drive](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/all-wheel-or-four-wheel-drive-whats-the-difference-33194) [ute](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/utes-are-the-most-versatile-cars-on-the-road-but-should-i-buy-one-35972) – even though it has a [diesel engine](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/diesels-may-use-less-fuel-but-thats-not-what-theyre-best-at-37453) – is also likely to be around the 10 litres per 100km mark.\n\n[Hybrids](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/ev\/advice\/what-is-a-hybrid-car-84895) skew those figures even more and also buck the trend by actually having lower fuel consumption in an urban setting than they do on the highway, the total opposite of conventional cars.\n\nAnd a plug-in hybrid can, if you stick to trips within its electric range and charge it up frequently, use very little fuel over the space of a year.\n\n![Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell)]()\n\nKnowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell)\n\nAnother factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. A driver with a light right foot will stretch each litre further, so identical cars with different drivers will often have very different average fuel consumption numbers.\n\nKnowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula.\n\nEssentially, you divide the amount of fuel you know you’ve used (the fuel pump at the service station will tell you this) by the distance you’ve travelled on that fuel (you need to have reset the trip computer when you previously filled up).\n\nFrom there it’s a simple litres used divided by distance travelled. Because average (avg) fuel consumption is typically expressed in Australia as litres per 100km, you need to divide the distance by 100 and use that number to then divide the number of litres.\n\n![Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it\\&\\#039;s driven.]()\n\nAnother factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven.\n\nThis formula works for every type of fuel, from petrol, to diesel and gas (LPG). So here’s how it works:\n\nFor example, let’s say you’ve travelled 620km since you last filled up, and you needed 53 litres to fill up. So, by dividing 53 (litres) by 6.2 (620km divided by 100) you can calculate that your average fuel consumption for that last tank was 8.5 litres per 100km.\n\nYou can also flip this formula around to show your fuel consumption in kilometres per litre (which is easier to understand for some people).\n\nIn that case, you divide the distance travelled by the litres used. So, in our example, that means 620km divided by 53 litres to arrive at 11.7 km per litre.\n\nThe greater the distance you can use and the more fill ups you can include will give you a much more accurate idea of the total, overall fuel consumption of the vehicle as opposed to just a single tankful that may only represent one long trip.\n\nBy keeping records of distances and fill-ups, you can calculate your fuel use over months and even years to get a really good idea of how much fuel you use on average.\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 David Morley]()](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/david-morley)\n\n[David Morley](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/authors\/david-morley)\n\nContributing Journalist\n\nMorley’s attentions turned to cars and motoring fairly early on in his life. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Q: What is the average fuel consumption for cars?\n\nA: Like any mathematically derived average, [average fuel consumption](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/fuel-efficiency-ratings-what-do-they-tell-you-31319) is a great way to compare the relative efficiency of different makes and models.\n\nLooking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison.\n\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel-efficient SUVs](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/suv\/fuel-efficient-suvs)\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel Efficient Utes](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/ute\/fuel-efficient-utes)\n- [![](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/svg\/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel-efficient Commercial vehicles](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/commercial\/fuel-efficient-commercial-vehicles)\n\nOf course, what most people want is a guide to the average consumption figure they should be achieving, and how that compares to other models.\n\nBecause there’s a huge difference in the average fuel consumption per 100km between cars, [SUVs](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/why-suvs-are-becoming-so-popular-34463) and [light commercial vehicles](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/why-buy-a-commercial-vehicle-36402), there are no hard and fast rules on this subject.\n\nHowever, as a rule of thumb, a small city [hatchback](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/why-a-hatchback-is-the-smartest-car-you-can-buy-35005) should be able to achieve an average fuel consumption of around six to seven litres per 100km, a [mid-sized SUV](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/suv\/midsize-suvs) will be closer to eight or nine litres per 100km and a [full-sized family SUV](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/suv\/family-suvs) will use closer to 10 litres per 100km in the real world.\n\nSomething like a [dual-cab](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/tradies\/advice\/why-choose-an-extra-cab-ute-instead-of-a-single-cab-or-dual-cab-73045), [four-wheel drive](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/all-wheel-or-four-wheel-drive-whats-the-difference-33194) [ute](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/utes-are-the-most-versatile-cars-on-the-road-but-should-i-buy-one-35972) – even though it has a [diesel engine](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/car-advice\/diesels-may-use-less-fuel-but-thats-not-what-theyre-best-at-37453) – is also likely to be around the 10 litres per 100km mark.\n\n[Hybrids](https:\/\/www.carsguide.com.au\/ev\/advice\/what-is-a-hybrid-car-84895) skew those figures even more and also buck the trend by actually having lower fuel consumption in an urban setting than they do on the highway, the total opposite of conventional cars.\n\nAnd a plug-in hybrid can, if you stick to trips within its electric range and charge it up frequently, use very little fuel over the space of a year.\n\n![Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell)](https:\/\/images.carsguide.com.au\/image\/upload\/c_fit,h_810,w_1215,f_auto,t_cg_base\/v1\/editorial\/2023-Aston-Martin-DBX-707-SUV-Blue-M4-1200x800-\$15\$.jpg)\n\nKnowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell)\n\nAnother factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. A driver with a light right foot will stretch each litre further, so identical cars with different drivers will often have very different average fuel consumption numbers.\n\nKnowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula.\n\nEssentially, you divide the amount of fuel you know you’ve used (the fuel pump at the service station will tell you this) by the distance you’ve travelled on that fuel (you need to have reset the trip computer when you previously filled up).\n\nFrom there it’s a simple litres used divided by distance travelled. Because average (avg) fuel consumption is typically expressed in Australia as litres per 100km, you need to divide the distance by 100 and use that number to then divide the number of litres.\n\n![Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it\\&\\#039;s driven.](https:\/\/images.carsguide.com.au\/image\/upload\/c_fit,h_810,w_1215,f_auto,t_cg_base\/v1\/editorial\/2023-Volkswagen-Amarok-PanAmericana-Ute-Bronze-1200x800-\$14\$.jpg)\n\nAnother factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven.\n\nThis formula works for every type of fuel, from petrol, to diesel and gas (LPG). So here’s how it works:\n\nFor example, let’s say you’ve travelled 620km since you last filled up, and you needed 53 litres to fill up. 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Boilerpipe Text	Q: What is the average fuel consumption for cars? A: Like any mathematically derived average, average fuel consumption is a great way to compare the relative efficiency of different makes and models. Looking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison. Fuel-efficient SUVs Fuel Efficient Utes Fuel-efficient Commercial vehicles Of course, what most people want is a guide to the average consumption figure they should be achieving, and how that compares to other models. Because there’s a huge difference in the average fuel consumption per 100km between cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles , there are no hard and fast rules on this subject. However, as a rule of thumb, a small city hatchback should be able to achieve an average fuel consumption of around six to seven litres per 100km, a mid-sized SUV will be closer to eight or nine litres per 100km and a full-sized family SUV will use closer to 10 litres per 100km in the real world. Something like a dual-cab , four-wheel drive ute – even though it has a diesel engine – is also likely to be around the 10 litres per 100km mark. Hybrids skew those figures even more and also buck the trend by actually having lower fuel consumption in an urban setting than they do on the highway, the total opposite of conventional cars. And a plug-in hybrid can, if you stick to trips within its electric range and charge it up frequently, use very little fuel over the space of a year. Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell) Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. A driver with a light right foot will stretch each litre further, so identical cars with different drivers will often have very different average fuel consumption numbers. Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. Essentially, you divide the amount of fuel you know you’ve used (the fuel pump at the service station will tell you this) by the distance you’ve travelled on that fuel (you need to have reset the trip computer when you previously filled up). From there it’s a simple litres used divided by distance travelled. Because average (avg) fuel consumption is typically expressed in Australia as litres per 100km, you need to divide the distance by 100 and use that number to then divide the number of litres. Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. This formula works for every type of fuel, from petrol, to diesel and gas (LPG). So here’s how it works: For example, let’s say you’ve travelled 620km since you last filled up, and you needed 53 litres to fill up. So, by dividing 53 (litres) by 6.2 (620km divided by 100) you can calculate that your average fuel consumption for that last tank was 8.5 litres per 100km. You can also flip this formula around to show your fuel consumption in kilometres per litre (which is easier to understand for some people). In that case, you divide the distance travelled by the litres used. So, in our example, that means 620km divided by 53 litres to arrive at 11.7 km per litre. The greater the distance you can use and the more fill ups you can include will give you a much more accurate idea of the total, overall fuel consumption of the vehicle as opposed to just a single tankful that may only represent one long trip. By keeping records of distances and fill-ups, you can calculate your fuel use over months and even years to get a really good idea of how much fuel you use on average.
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Here's how to get it figured. (Image: Sam Rawlings) [![Photo of David Morley]()](https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/david-morley) [David Morley](https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/david-morley) Contributing Journalist 31 Dec 2022 4 min read [![Photo of David Morley]()](https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/david-morley) [David Morley](https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/david-morley) Contributing Journalist 31 Dec 2022 4 min read Q: What is the average fuel consumption for cars? A: Like any mathematically derived average, [average fuel consumption](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/fuel-efficiency-ratings-what-do-they-tell-you-31319) is a great way to compare the relative efficiency of different makes and models. Looking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison. 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Because there’s a huge difference in the average fuel consumption per 100km between cars, [SUVs](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/why-suvs-are-becoming-so-popular-34463) and [light commercial vehicles](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/why-buy-a-commercial-vehicle-36402), there are no hard and fast rules on this subject. However, as a rule of thumb, a small city [hatchback](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/why-a-hatchback-is-the-smartest-car-you-can-buy-35005) should be able to achieve an average fuel consumption of around six to seven litres per 100km, a [mid-sized SUV](https://www.carsguide.com.au/suv/midsize-suvs) will be closer to eight or nine litres per 100km and a [full-sized family SUV](https://www.carsguide.com.au/suv/family-suvs) will use closer to 10 litres per 100km in the real world. Something like a [dual-cab](https://www.carsguide.com.au/tradies/advice/why-choose-an-extra-cab-ute-instead-of-a-single-cab-or-dual-cab-73045), [four-wheel drive](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/all-wheel-or-four-wheel-drive-whats-the-difference-33194) [ute](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/utes-are-the-most-versatile-cars-on-the-road-but-should-i-buy-one-35972) – even though it has a [diesel engine](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/diesels-may-use-less-fuel-but-thats-not-what-theyre-best-at-37453) – is also likely to be around the 10 litres per 100km mark. [Hybrids](https://www.carsguide.com.au/ev/advice/what-is-a-hybrid-car-84895) skew those figures even more and also buck the trend by actually having lower fuel consumption in an urban setting than they do on the highway, the total opposite of conventional cars. And a plug-in hybrid can, if you stick to trips within its electric range and charge it up frequently, use very little fuel over the space of a year. ![Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell)]() Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell) Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. A driver with a light right foot will stretch each litre further, so identical cars with different drivers will often have very different average fuel consumption numbers. Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. Essentially, you divide the amount of fuel you know you’ve used (the fuel pump at the service station will tell you this) by the distance you’ve travelled on that fuel (you need to have reset the trip computer when you previously filled up). From there it’s a simple litres used divided by distance travelled. Because average (avg) fuel consumption is typically expressed in Australia as litres per 100km, you need to divide the distance by 100 and use that number to then divide the number of litres. ![Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it\&\#039;s driven.]() Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. This formula works for every type of fuel, from petrol, to diesel and gas (LPG). So here’s how it works: For example, let’s say you’ve travelled 620km since you last filled up, and you needed 53 litres to fill up. So, by dividing 53 (litres) by 6.2 (620km divided by 100) you can calculate that your average fuel consumption for that last tank was 8.5 litres per 100km. You can also flip this formula around to show your fuel consumption in kilometres per litre (which is easier to understand for some people). In that case, you divide the distance travelled by the litres used. So, in our example, that means 620km divided by 53 litres to arrive at 11.7 km per litre. The greater the distance you can use and the more fill ups you can include will give you a much more accurate idea of the total, overall fuel consumption of the vehicle as opposed to just a single tankful that may only represent one long trip. By keeping records of distances and fill-ups, you can calculate your fuel use over months and even years to get a really good idea of how much fuel you use on average. 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Readable Markdown	Q: What is the average fuel consumption for cars? A: Like any mathematically derived average, [average fuel consumption](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/fuel-efficiency-ratings-what-do-they-tell-you-31319) is a great way to compare the relative efficiency of different makes and models. Looking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison. - [![](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel-efficient SUVs](https://www.carsguide.com.au/suv/fuel-efficient-suvs) - [![](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel Efficient Utes](https://www.carsguide.com.au/ute/fuel-efficient-utes) - [![](https://www.carsguide.com.au/svg/arrow-right-grey.svg) Fuel-efficient Commercial vehicles](https://www.carsguide.com.au/commercial/fuel-efficient-commercial-vehicles) Of course, what most people want is a guide to the average consumption figure they should be achieving, and how that compares to other models. Because there’s a huge difference in the average fuel consumption per 100km between cars, [SUVs](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/why-suvs-are-becoming-so-popular-34463) and [light commercial vehicles](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/why-buy-a-commercial-vehicle-36402), there are no hard and fast rules on this subject. However, as a rule of thumb, a small city [hatchback](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/why-a-hatchback-is-the-smartest-car-you-can-buy-35005) should be able to achieve an average fuel consumption of around six to seven litres per 100km, a [mid-sized SUV](https://www.carsguide.com.au/suv/midsize-suvs) will be closer to eight or nine litres per 100km and a [full-sized family SUV](https://www.carsguide.com.au/suv/family-suvs) will use closer to 10 litres per 100km in the real world. Something like a [dual-cab](https://www.carsguide.com.au/tradies/advice/why-choose-an-extra-cab-ute-instead-of-a-single-cab-or-dual-cab-73045), [four-wheel drive](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/all-wheel-or-four-wheel-drive-whats-the-difference-33194) [ute](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/utes-are-the-most-versatile-cars-on-the-road-but-should-i-buy-one-35972) – even though it has a [diesel engine](https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/diesels-may-use-less-fuel-but-thats-not-what-theyre-best-at-37453) – is also likely to be around the 10 litres per 100km mark. [Hybrids](https://www.carsguide.com.au/ev/advice/what-is-a-hybrid-car-84895) skew those figures even more and also buck the trend by actually having lower fuel consumption in an urban setting than they do on the highway, the total opposite of conventional cars. And a plug-in hybrid can, if you stick to trips within its electric range and charge it up frequently, use very little fuel over the space of a year. ![Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell)](https://images.carsguide.com.au/image/upload/c_fit,h_810,w_1215,f_auto,t_cg_base/v1/editorial/2023-Aston-Martin-DBX-707-SUV-Blue-M4-1200x800-$15$.jpg) Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. (Image: Matt Campbell) Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. A driver with a light right foot will stretch each litre further, so identical cars with different drivers will often have very different average fuel consumption numbers. Knowing how to work out average fuel consumption is no trade secret, it’s a very simple mathematical formula. Essentially, you divide the amount of fuel you know you’ve used (the fuel pump at the service station will tell you this) by the distance you’ve travelled on that fuel (you need to have reset the trip computer when you previously filled up). From there it’s a simple litres used divided by distance travelled. Because average (avg) fuel consumption is typically expressed in Australia as litres per 100km, you need to divide the distance by 100 and use that number to then divide the number of litres. ![Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it\&\#039;s driven.](https://images.carsguide.com.au/image/upload/c_fit,h_810,w_1215,f_auto,t_cg_base/v1/editorial/2023-Volkswagen-Amarok-PanAmericana-Ute-Bronze-1200x800-$14$.jpg) Another factor that will have a huge effect on a car’s average fuel consumption is the way it's driven. This formula works for every type of fuel, from petrol, to diesel and gas (LPG). So here’s how it works: For example, let’s say you’ve travelled 620km since you last filled up, and you needed 53 litres to fill up. So, by dividing 53 (litres) by 6.2 (620km divided by 100) you can calculate that your average fuel consumption for that last tank was 8.5 litres per 100km. You can also flip this formula around to show your fuel consumption in kilometres per litre (which is easier to understand for some people). In that case, you divide the distance travelled by the litres used. So, in our example, that means 620km divided by 53 litres to arrive at 11.7 km per litre. The greater the distance you can use and the more fill ups you can include will give you a much more accurate idea of the total, overall fuel consumption of the vehicle as opposed to just a single tankful that may only represent one long trip. By keeping records of distances and fill-ups, you can calculate your fuel use over months and even years to get a really good idea of how much fuel you use on average.
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