Petrol · 1989

Geo Spectrum

MPG, running costs and specs for the Geo Spectrum. By the official figures, the 1989 gets 34 mpg, about £1,650 a year in the UK.

MPG
34 mpg
1989 official · 8.4 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,650
at today's prices in the UK

What a Spectrum costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£23.58 per 100 miles£1,650
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$24.70 per 100 km$2,717
Australia$2.41/L petrol$20.28 per 100 km$2,251
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.55 per 100 miles$2,099

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
1989Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—

Geo Spectrum questions

What MPG does the Geo Spectrum get?

The 1989 Geo Spectrum gets 34 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (8.4 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Geo Spectrum cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,650 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.

Cars like the Spectrum

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What will a drive in your Spectrum cost?

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