Diesel and petrol · 2001–2005
Volkswagen Lupo
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Lupo. By the official figures, the 2004 uses 7.4 L/100km: 38 mpg UK, 32 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 7.4 L/100km
- 2004 official
- UK mpg
- 38 mpg
- US mpg
- 32 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a Lupo 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 | $21.76 per 100 km | $2,393 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $17.86 per 100 km | $1,983 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £20.77 per 100 miles | £1,454 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $13.70 per 100 miles | $1,849 |
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.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Lupo questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Lupo?
The 2004 Volkswagen Lupo uses 7.4 L/100km by its official figures: 38 mpg in UK gallons and 32 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Lupo cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,393 in New Zealand, $1,983 in Australia, £1,454 in United Kingdom, $1,849 in United States.
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What will a drive in your Lupo cost?
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