Falcon EcoBoost: The Fuel Efficiency Australians Need with the Performance They Want

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Originally Posted by loftie

The EcoBoost 4cyl Falcon has combined fuel economy of 8.1l/100km
= 14,100km @ 8.1lt per 100km = 1142.1lt of petrol.
= 1142.1lt Petrol x $1.39lt = $1587.50

The Inline 6cyl Falcon XT has combined fuel economy of 9.9l/100km
= 14,100km @ 9.9lt per 100km = 1395.9lt of petrol
= 1395.9lt Petrol x $1.39lt = $1940.30

The Inline 6cyl Falcon XT EcoLPi has a combined fuel economy of 12.3l/100km
= 14,100km @ 12.3lt per 100km = 1734.3lt of LPG
= 1734.3 LPG x $0.60lt = $1040.58
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From earlier - Now lets use the same base and apply it to both of the 2011/12 Territory Models.
Using $1.51 as diesel per litre, and $1.51 for premium petrol as a base

The Inline 6cyl XT Territory (RWD) has a combined fuel economy of 10.6l/100km
= 14,100km @ 10.6lt per 100km = 1494.6lt of Petrol (Premium)
= 1494.6lt of Petrol x $1.51 = $2256.84

The Turbo Diesel XT Territory (RWD) has a combined fuel economy of 8.2l/100km
= 14,100km @ 8.2lt per 100km = 1156.2lt of Diesel
= 1156.2lt of Diesel x $1.51 = $1745.86

So - lets recap...
Ecoboost Falcon = $1587.50
I6 Petrol Falcon = $1940.30
LPG Falcon = $1040.58
Petrol Territory = $2256.84
Diesel Territory = $1745.86

There is the cars compared using the same structure as before...

Personally I can't see the problem with the 4cyl Falcon, so long as the other variants are still available (at a premium price - of course)...

I buy my car based on more than just the fuel costs / running costs... And actually really look forward to driving one - just to see what all the fuss is about!!