Fuel Consumption by New Passenger Vehicles in Australia 1979–2008

Fuel Consumption by New Passenger Vehicles in Australia 1979-2008
Publication Subject(s)
environment and energy
road
Publication Type
Information Sheet
Department ID
08394
ISSN
1440-9593
Release date

BITRE has examined trends in the fuel consumption of new passenger vehicles sold in Australia. Up to 2001, technological advances in engine technology, which improved fuel efficiency, were offset by increases in power, weight and the popularity of 4WD vehicles. Since 2001 the overall trend in fuel consumption has continued to decrease with average new light vehicle fuel consumption down 8.4 per cent to 8.14 litres per 100 kilometres (L/100 km).

  • Fuel Consumption by New Passenger Vehicles in Australia 1979-2008