Petrol · 1985–2018
Holden Barina
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Holden Barina. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 7.3 L/100km: 39 mpg UK, 32 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 7.3 L/100km
- 2018 official
- UK mpg
- 39 mpg
- US mpg
- 32 mpg
- On a full tank
- 629 km
- 46 L tank
What a Barina 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 | $21.49 per 100 km | $2,364 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $17.62 per 100 km | $1,955 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £20.52 per 100 miles | £1,436 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $13.53 per 100 miles | $1,826 |
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.
TM, 2020
Specs for the 2020 Holden Barina LS 1.6L hatchback, 6-speed automatic; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Generation
- TM
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,039 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,517 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,525 mm
- Ground clearance
- 149 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 155 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.5 L/100km
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2011
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 9 months
- Tyres
- 205/55 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
TM facelift, 2019–2022
Specs for the 1.6 LS hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- TM facelift
- Built
- 2019-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,039 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,517 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,525 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,220 kg
- Boot
- 290 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 155 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 46 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 6
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
TM (Sonic), 2012–2018
Specs for the 1.6 CD hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- TM (Sonic)
- Built
- 2012-2018
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,399 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,516 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,525 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,163 kg
- Boot
- 501 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 155 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 172 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 46 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2011
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2011
- Airbags
- 6
TK, 2005–2011
Specs for the 2008 Holden Barina TK 3-door hatch, 1.6-litre petrol, 4-speed automatic; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- TK
- Built
- 2005-2011
- Built in
- South Korea
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,880 mm
- Width
- 1,670 mm
- Height
- 1,495 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,480 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.6 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,121 kg
- Boot
- 220 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 76 kW
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 186 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2008
- Airbags
- 4
- Auto emergency braking
- No
Ownership
- Tyres
- 185/55 R15
TK (Aveo), 2005–2011
Specs for the 1.6 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- TK (Aveo)
- Built
- 2005-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,039 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,516 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,525 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,163 kg
- Boot
- 289 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 155 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 35.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★☆☆☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2006
- Airbags
- 2
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 2.2 L/100km | 128 mpg | 107 mpg | — |
Holden Barina questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Barina?
The 2018 Holden Barina uses 7.3 L/100km by its official figures: 39 mpg in UK gallons and 32 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden Barina cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,364 in New Zealand, $1,955 in Australia, £1,436 in United Kingdom, $1,826 in United States.
How far does a Holden Barina go on a full tank?
About 629 km (391 miles) from its 46 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Holden Barina's boot?
290 L, for the 2020 Holden Barina LS 1.6L hatchback, 6-speed automatic.
Cars like the Barina
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your Barina cost?
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