Petrol · 2003–2004

Holden VY

MPG, running costs and specs for the Holden VY. By the official figures, the 2004 gets 15 mpg, about $3,848 a year in the US.

MPG
15 mpg
2004 official · 15.4 L/100km
A year's gas
$3,848
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
303 miles
75 L tank
Seats
2

What a VY costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$28.50 per 100 miles$3,848
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2004Petrol15.4 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—

Holden VY questions

What MPG does the Holden VY get?

The 2004 Holden VY gets 15 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (15.4 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Holden VY cost to run a year in the US?

About $3,848 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Holden VY go on a full tank?

About 303 miles (487 km) from its 75 L tank at its official fuel use.

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What will a drive in your VY cost?

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