LPG and petrol · 1964–2016
Ford Falcon
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Ford Falcon. By the official figures, the 2016 uses 10.5 L/100km, about $2,815 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 10.5 L/100km
- 2016 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,815
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 648 km
- 68 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Falcon costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $25.36 per 100 km | $2,815 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $30.87 per 100 km | $3,396 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £29.47 per 100 miles | £2,063 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $19.43 per 100 miles | $2,623 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
FG/FG X, 2009–2021
Specs for the 4.0 XT sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- FG/FG X
- Built
- 2009-2016
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,955 mm
- Width
- 1,868 mm
- Height
- 1,453 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,838 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,714 kg
- Boot
- 535 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,300 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L inline-6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,984 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 195 kW
- Torque
- 391 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.9 L/100km
- CO₂
- 234 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 68 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2008
- Airbags
- 6
BF Mk II, 2002–2008
Specs for the 4.0 XT sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- BA/BF
- Built
- 2003-2008
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,916 mm
- Width
- 1,864 mm
- Height
- 1,453 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,829 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,690 kg
- Boot
- 504 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,300 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L inline-6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,984 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 190 kW
- Torque
- 383 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 68 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2006
AU, 1998–2002
Specs for the 4.0 Forte sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- AU
- Built
- 1998-2002
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,910 mm
- Width
- 1,864 mm
- Height
- 1,453 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,793 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,550 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 1,600 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L inline-6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,984 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 157 kW
- Torque
- 357 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 12 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 68 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LPG | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2015 | LPG | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.5 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2014 | LPG | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2013 | LPG | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.3 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2012 | LPG | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | LPG | 14.9 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | LPG | 14.9 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2009 | LPG | 14.9 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | LPG | 15.2 L/100km | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2007 | LPG | 15.8 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.9 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2006 | LPG | 15.3 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2005 | LPG | 13.7 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 14.0 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Ford Falcon questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Falcon?
The 2016 Ford Falcon uses 10.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Falcon cost to run a year in Australia?
About $2,815 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.42/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Ford Falcon go on a full tank?
About 648 km from its 68 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Ford Falcon tow?
2,300 kg braked, for the 4.0 XT sedan.
How big is the Ford Falcon's boot?
535 L, for the 4.0 XT sedan.
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