Petrol · 1985–2018
Holden Barina
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Holden Barina. By the official figures, the 2016 uses 6.9 L/100km: 41 mpg UK, 34 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 6.9 L/100km
- 2016 official
- UK mpg
- 41 mpg
- US mpg
- 34 mpg
- On a full tank
- 663 km
- 46 L tank
What a Barina costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $20.40 per 100 km | $2,244 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $16.76 per 100 km | $1,860 |
| 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 2.2 L/100km | 128 mpg | 107 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: 41 mpg in UK gallons and 34 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden Barina cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,244 in New Zealand, $1,860 in Australia, £1,363 in United Kingdom, $1,734 in United States.
How far does a Holden Barina go on a full tank?
About 663 km (412 miles) 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.
Cars like the Barina
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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