These fuel usage estimates are based on average consumption rates
driving economically at steady, safe speeds. Actual fuel usage will differ due
to road and driving conditions and vehicle efficiency. The tables
are intended to provide travellers with an estimate of fuel
requirements. Travellers should always carry more fuel
than is required when driving in the outback. It is recommended that
Outback Way travellers re-fuel at each of the roadhouses to maintain
adequate fuel supplies and enjoy a short stop that will help to rest,
revive and survive. Safe travelling.
Approximate Fuel Usage
Litres used for a fully loaded vehicle on the Outback Way
|
Engine Size
|
1000km
|
2000km
|
3000km
|
4000km
|
Diesel 4 cyclinder
|
200
|
400
|
600
|
800
|
| Diesel 6 cyclinder |
230
|
460
|
690
|
920
|
| Diesel 8 cyclinder |
260
|
520
|
780
|
1040
|
| Turbo Diesel 4 cyclinder |
170
|
340
|
510
|
680
|
| Turbo Diesel 6 cyclinder |
200
|
400
|
600
|
800
|
| Turbo Diesel 8 cyclinder |
230
|
460
|
690
|
920
|
| Petrol 4 cyclinder |
220
|
440
|
660
|
880
|
| Petrol 6 cyclinder |
250
|
500
|
750
|
1000
|
| Petrol 8 cyclinder |
280
|
560
|
840
|
1120
|
Approximate Fuel Usage
Litres used for a vehicle towing and offroad caravan
or camper trailer on the Outback Way |
| Engine Size |
1000km |
2000km |
3000km |
4000km |
| Diesel 4 cyclinder |
234
|
468
|
702
|
936
|
| Diesel 6 cyclinder |
274
|
547
|
821
|
1095
|
| Diesel 8 cyclinder |
317
|
634
|
952
|
1269
|
| Turbo Diesel 4 cyclinder |
196
|
391
|
587
|
782
|
| Turbo Diesel 6 cyclinder |
234
|
468
|
702
|
936
|
| Turbo Diesel 8 cyclinder |
274
|
547
|
821
|
1095
|
| Petrol 4 cyclinder |
266
|
532
|
799
|
1065
|
| Petrol 6 cyclinder |
310
|
620
|
930
|
1240
|
| Petrol 8 cyclinder |
361
|
722
|
1084
|
1445
|
|
