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New Cars versus Old

On average, newer cars use less than half the fuel of older cars.

The average car in New Zealand is over 12 years old and uses about 10.2 litres per 100 kilometres compared to 4 litres per 100 kilometres for newer cars.
Even if you have an average sized car with a smaller engine, it can still be using twice as much fuel as a newer car of similar size. Not only is this bad for your budget, it’s also bad for the environment with the increased emission of carbon dioxide and other gases.
Before you purchase a vehicle, new or old, check out www.fuelsaver.govt.nz to find out the vehicle’s fuel efficiency rating.

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