Canadian Fuel Consumption Ratings

Lurkertill03/10/2016 · 10-17-2016, 08:44 AM

Hi guys,

First post here. As the name suggests, long time lurker till I decided to make an account recently. I've still yet to buy my first Camaro but as a younger enthusiast with no experience regarding owning / driving Camaros (can't even get a test drive booked since they shrug me off as "another kid coming in for a joy ride"), I've been lurking here and quietly learning the important things to know about this animal before I end up committing.

As 2016 draws closer to an end and as the dealers start marking down the cars, I've been getting serious about purchasing and as I was looking up the fuel consumption ratings, I was surprised to see that the 2.0T and V6 (automatic) are practically neck and neck with mileage ratings and money spent per year (ignore the Civic as I was comparing costs).

Am I missing something here? Is there any benefit to going with the 2.0T VS V6 if gas mileage and costs per year on gas is a determining factor for you? I get that the numbers aren't exact as it varies per driver but are these numbers close to being the actual case or are they way off? I plan on using it as my daily driver, even through the winter so any help is greatly appreciated.

BradfordCamaro · 10-17-2016, 10:59 AM

Chart is wrong/fishy. If you use 1.3L more per 100km. And only drive 200 km a week, that would be about 135L more a year. About $135. How they get only $5 more a year??

Here is a nice write up on someone else's purchase decision
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=459250

stevstevd · 10-17-2016, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Chart is wrong/fishy. If you use 1.3L more per 100km. And only drive 200 km a week, that would be about 135L more a year. About $135. How they get only $5 more a year??

Here is a nice write up on someone else's purchase decision
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=459250

I think the chart takes into account buying premium fuel for the 2.0 and regular for the v6. You end up using about ~10% more fuel in a v6, but at ~10% reduced price for the fuel.

SQUALO · 10-17-2016, 12:13 PM

I went with the V6, it's not my daily driver, but if it was I would still make the same decision.
I HATE turbos, have one in my current daily driver's Cruze and don't like the lag in power..that's my opinion.

The turbo engine in the Camaro requires PREMIUM FUEL, like the SS (that's insane), it's in the owner's manual.
No way I would pay 17 cents more for fuel in a 4 cyl, you can use regular in the V6.

Final decision is always YOURS.

Good Luck with the new ride.

Singh101 · 10-17-2016, 01:25 PM

14.2 for City? Wow mine is 16.9

Lurkertill03/10/2016 · 10-17-2016, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Chart is wrong/fishy. If you use 1.3L more per 100km. And only drive 200 km a week, that would be about 135L more a year. About $135. How they get only $5 more a year??

Here is a nice write up on someone else's purchase decision
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=459250

Yeah I didn't quite understand that either and thank you for the write up link. I used this website: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/fcr-rcf/public/index-e.cfm and it seemed legit enough but that's why I posted in hopes of another set(s) of eyes to look over the numbers too

Lurkertill03/10/2016 · 10-17-2016, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SQUALO

I went with the V6, it's not my daily driver, but if it was I would still make the same decision.
I HATE turbos, have one in my current daily driver's Cruze and don't like the lag in power..that's my opinion.

The turbo engine in the Camaro requires PREMIUM FUEL, like the SS (that's insane), it's in the owner's manual.
No way I would pay 17 cents more for fuel in a 4 cyl, you can use regular in the V6.

Final decision is always YOURS.

Good Luck with the new ride.

You know, I actually had no idea that the turbo uses premium fuel. Thanks for informing me of that. Nobody ever mentioned in their reviews or write ups how the 2.0T eats the premium stuff

BradfordCamaro · 10-17-2016, 02:12 PM

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find...37248&id=37137

I prefer the U.S EPA site. More releastic

Max Headroom · 10-18-2016, 11:00 AM

I am continually amazed by my Camaro SS. I have had as low as 6.4l/100km in highway driving. My lifetime average (6000km) is at 10.4l/100km of mixed 50/50 highway and city driving.

10-17-2016, 08:44 AM	#1
Lurkertill03/10/2016 Drives: Soon to be a Camaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 80	Canadian Fuel Consumption Ratings Hi guys, First post here. As the name suggests, long time lurker till I decided to make an account recently. I've still yet to buy my first Camaro but as a younger enthusiast with no experience regarding owning / driving Camaros (can't even get a test drive booked since they shrug me off as "another kid coming in for a joy ride"), I've been lurking here and quietly learning the important things to know about this animal before I end up committing. As 2016 draws closer to an end and as the dealers start marking down the cars, I've been getting serious about purchasing and as I was looking up the fuel consumption ratings, I was surprised to see that the 2.0T and V6 (automatic) are practically neck and neck with mileage ratings and money spent per year (ignore the Civic as I was comparing costs). Am I missing something here? Is there any benefit to going with the 2.0T VS V6 if gas mileage and costs per year on gas is a determining factor for you? I get that the numbers aren't exact as it varies per driver but are these numbers close to being the actual case or are they way off? I plan on using it as my daily driver, even through the winter so any help is greatly appreciated. Attached Images

10-17-2016, 10:59 AM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Chart is wrong/fishy. If you use 1.3L more per 100km. And only drive 200 km a week, that would be about 135L more a year. About $135. How they get only $5 more a year?? Here is a nice write up on someone else's purchase decision http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=459250 __________________

10-17-2016, 02:12 PM	#8
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find...37248&id=37137 I prefer the U.S EPA site. More releastic __________________

10-17-2016, 12:13 PM	#4
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	I went with the V6, it's not my daily driver, but if it was I would still make the same decision. I HATE turbos, have one in my current daily driver's Cruze and don't like the lag in power..that's my opinion. The turbo engine in the Camaro requires PREMIUM FUEL, like the SS (that's insane), it's in the owner's manual. No way I would pay 17 cents more for fuel in a 4 cyl, you can use regular in the V6. Final decision is always YOURS. Good Luck with the new ride.

10-17-2016, 01:25 PM	#5
Singh101 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: The 6. TDot. Toronto. Posts: 44	14.2 for City? Wow mine is 16.9

10-18-2016, 11:00 AM	#9
Max Headroom Drives: 2018 GMC Canyon, 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Richmond Hill, ON, Canada Posts: 34 View My Garage	I am continually amazed by my Camaro SS. I have had as low as 6.4l/100km in highway driving. My lifetime average (6000km) is at 10.4l/100km of mixed 50/50 highway and city driving.

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