Question about car engine sizes? Can anyone help?

Question

I drive a 1996 mazda 121 bubble car. It's been a good little car, but I'm looking at upgrading to something else due to the petrol price problem that is getting worse in Autralia.

I know I don't pay as much as some other people, but I use my car 6 days per week for my business and if I can save money, help the environment that's my plan.

My engine size is 1.3 litre. That means nothing to me.

When choosing another car, does something like 2.0 litre mean it uses MORE fuel, or LESS fuel?

After that, can anyone recommend a similar car to what I've got that will be the most economical?

I've never been a person who understand car stuff, so thanks for any contributions.

Answer 1

Yes, the bigger the engine size (higher litre) the more you pay for fuel. 1.3 is probably a very efficient fuel economy than any other cars in the road or anything less than 2.0 ltrs is great. more than that, you probably spending 70$$ for a full tank...

1.3 = good economy, not the fastest but it saves you $$$.

2.0 = bit faster, more reliable when going up hill, can carry more loads and keep its speed but its a little exxy.

IF you want to buy a car, i would say, probably Hyundai Getz is pretty good, i think its 1.4 or 1.5 a couple of digit above but its one of the most economical new cars around plus its has a bit of speed for its size of engine. if you chose this kind of engine, remember its a little higher, so you probably adding about 5-10 dollars more in fuel when adding a full tank.

Btw, i also live in AUS.

Answer 2

well i think the best bang for you buck is a HODEN APOLLO 1991 there a great car they get about 11km to 1letter in the city and a bit more on long trips there are a great car for heavy loads because you still use the same amount of petrol  that is great its a 5 setter and the are indestructible there is a big boot and a big enuf engine to tow thing if that's what you want but once a gen it does not use any more petrol i know its an old car but they a reliable i think they have a bout a 2.3 litter engine

1.3 litre is a small engine with not a lot of grunt

so the bigger you get the more grunt

and when i say grunt for example in a 1.3 litre it may take 20seconds to get to a 50km but in a 2.2litre it may only take 13seconds i hope that helps

Answer 3

Yes it usually does mean they consume more fuel. The newer cars can consume less fuel in some circumstances. Are you just driving in a town or city? All cars consume more fuel in built up areas than the open roads. If you go up hills a slightly bigger engine may save you fuel as it has more power to do the same job. Eg a body builder lifting 100kg compared to an average jo blow will do it easier using less energy.

Car suggestions.

Open roads - go for a turbo diesel 4cylinder Volkswagon golf TDi. Mainly European.

In built up area - Unless theres something majorly wrong keep the car you have.

If you buy a car from a car dealer ask what the fuel consumption is per 100km. anything around 5-6.5litres/100km is good. Also ask whether thats city driving or open road driving. If they say city walk away as they're a dodgy dealer. All new car fuel consumption rates are based on  combined open road and city driving.

Answer 4

The size of the engine does typically mean more gas. But fuel efficiency is also determined by the make and model and condition of the car if it is used.