Petrol · 1987–1993

Volkswagen Fox

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Fox. By the official figures, the 1993 uses 9.4 L/100km, about $2,521 a year in Australia.

Volkswagen Fox in white
Fuel use
9.4 L/100km
1993 official
A year's petrol
$2,521
at today's prices in Australia
Seats
4

What a Fox costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$22.72 per 100 km$2,521
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$27.67 per 100 km$3,043
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£26.41 per 100 miles£1,849
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.42 per 100 miles$2,351

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.

5Z, 2020–2022

Specs for the 1.2; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
5Z
Built
2005-2011
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,828 mm
Width
1,660 mm
Height
1,545 mm
Wheelbase
2,465 mm

Engine

Engine
1.2 L 3-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
40 kW
Torque
112 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

5Z, 2005–2011

Specs for the 1.2; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
5Z
Built
2005-2011
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,830 mm
Width
1,661 mm
Height
1,539 mm
Wheelbase
2,461 mm
Kerb weight
980 kg
Boot
261 L

Engine

Engine
1.2 L 3-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,294 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
48 kW
Torque
115 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.4 L/100km

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
1993Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1992Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1991Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1990Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1989Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1988Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1987Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—

Volkswagen Fox questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Fox?

The 1993 Volkswagen Fox uses 9.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volkswagen Fox cost to run a year in Australia?

About $2,521 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How big is the Volkswagen Fox's boot?

261 L, for the 1.2.

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