Commodore DOES use More Fuel Than Falcon

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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 $2430 in petrol a year and releasing 3.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Next in line came the Ford Falcon, costing $2272 and releasing 3.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

The Mazda 3 came third, costing $1845 in petrol, while the ever-popular Toyota Corolla came next with a $1672 petrol price tag.

The cheapest fuel bill went to the Toyota Yaris, costing $1350 a year.

The Government has also rated five-star and hybrid cars.

The cheapest opf these 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
"More than ever, it's important to consider not only the car's ticket price but also its ongoing running and environmental costs," Transport Minister Anthony Albanese 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.