CANBERRA—The Holden Commodore has been outed as the most petrol-hungry of Australia's big-selling cars, as motorists mull over how to combat high fuel prices.
The Federal Government has released a list of which cars use the most petrol to inform consumers - and it's bad news for Commodore and Falcon owners.
Of the most popular cars, the Commodore was top of the list, costing $2,430 in petrol a year and releasing 3.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Next in line came the Ford Falcon, costing $2,272 and releasing 3.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
The Mazda 3 came third, costing $1,845, while the ever-popular Toyota Corolla came next with a $1,672 petrol price tag.
The cheapest fuel bill went to the Toyota Yaris, costing $1,350 a year.
The Government has also rated five-star and hybrid cars. The cheapest to run is the Toyota Prius hybrid, which costs $990 in fuel each year, and releases 1.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
The lists can be found in the Government's Green Vehicle Guide at www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au
Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said the website made it easier for consumers to live a greener lifestyle.
"More than ever, it's important to consider not only the car's ticket price but also its ongoing running and environmental costs," he said.
Trading in a 6-cylinder car for a mid-size 4-cylinder model could cut petrol bills - and carbon emissions - by up to a third, Mr Albanese said.
