Petrol · 1989
Geo Spectrum
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Geo Spectrum. By the official figures, the 1989 uses 8.4 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 28 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.4 L/100km
- 1989 official
- UK mpg
- 34 mpg
- US mpg
- 28 mpg
What a Spectrum 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 | $24.70 per 100 km | $2,717 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $20.26 per 100 km | $2,249 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £23.58 per 100 miles | £1,650 |
| 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
Geo Spectrum questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Geo Spectrum?
The 1989 Geo Spectrum uses 8.4 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 28 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Geo Spectrum cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,717 in New Zealand, $2,249 in Australia, £1,650 in United Kingdom, $2,099 in United States.
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