Petrol · 2003–2004
Holden VY
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Holden VY. By the official figures, the 2004 uses 15.4 L/100km: 18 mpg UK, 15 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 15.4 L/100km
- 2004 official
- UK mpg
- 18 mpg
- US mpg
- 15 mpg
- On a full tank
- 487 km
- 75 L tank
What a VY 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 | $45.28 per 100 km | $4,980 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $37.19 per 100 km | $4,128 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £43.22 per 100 miles | £3,026 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $28.50 per 100 miles | $3,848 |
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.
VY Commodore, 2020
Specs for the Executive 3.8 V6. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- VY Commodore
- Built
- 2002-2004
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,891 mm
- Width
- 1,805 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,788 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.8 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,791 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 152 kW
- Torque
- 305 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 75 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
VY Commodore, 2002–2004
Specs for the Executive 3.8 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- VY Commodore
- Built
- 2002-2004
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,891 mm
- Width
- 1,805 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,788 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.8 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,791 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 152 kW
- Torque
- 305 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Petrol | 15.4 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
Holden VY questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Holden VY?
The 2004 Holden VY uses 15.4 L/100km by its official figures: 18 mpg in UK gallons and 15 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden VY cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,980 in New Zealand, $4,128 in Australia, £3,026 in United Kingdom, $3,848 in United States.
How far does a Holden VY go on a full tank?
About 487 km (303 miles) from its 75 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the VY
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your VY cost?
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