Petrol · 1985–2018

Holden Barina

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Holden Barina. By the official figures, the 2016 uses 6.9 L/100km, about $1,860 a year in Australia.

Holden Barina in white
Fuel use
6.9 L/100km
2016 official
A year's petrol
$1,860
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
663 km
46 L tank
Seats
7

What a Barina costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.42/L petrol$16.76 per 100 km$1,860
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.40 per 100 km$2,244
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£19.48 per 100 miles£1,363
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.84 per 100 miles$1,734

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.

TM (Sonic), 2012–2022

Specs for the 1.6 CD hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
TM (Sonic)
Built
2012-2018
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,399 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,516 mm
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
Kerb weight
1,163 kg
Boot
501 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
85 kW
Torque
155 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.7 L/100km
CO₂
172 g/km
Fuel tank
46 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2011
Airbags
6

TK (Aveo), 2005–2011

Specs for the 1.6 hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
TK (Aveo)
Built
2005-2011
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,039 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,516 mm
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
Kerb weight
1,163 kg
Boot
289 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
85 kW
Torque
155 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
35.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
45 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★☆☆☆
ANCAP tested
2006
Airbags
2

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2018Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2017Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2016Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2015Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2014Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2013Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2012Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2011Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2010Petrol7.3 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2009Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2008Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2007Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2006Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2005Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2004Petrol2.2 L/100km128 mpg107 mpg—

Holden Barina questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Barina?

The 2016 Holden Barina uses 6.9 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Holden Barina cost to run a year in Australia?

About $1,860 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.42/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a Holden Barina go on a full tank?

About 663 km from its 46 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Holden Barina's boot?

501 L, for the 1.6 CD hatchback.

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