Petrol · 1981–2003
Ford Laser
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Ford Laser. By the official figures, the 2000 uses 6.6 L/100km, about $2,141 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 6.6 L/100km
- 2000 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,141
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- Seats
- 5
What a Laser costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $19.46 per 100 km | $2,141 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $15.98 per 100 km | $1,774 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £18.58 per 100 miles | £1,301 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.25 per 100 miles | $1,654 |
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.
KJ-KQ, 2020–2022
Specs for the 1.6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- KJ-KQ
- Built
- 1994-2002
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
KJ-KQ, 1994–2002
Specs for the 1.6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- KJ-KQ
- Built
- 1994-2002
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
Ford Laser questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Laser?
The 2000 Ford Laser uses 6.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Laser cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,141 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
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