Cost to drive Sydney to Wollongong
Petrol, diesel, hybrid, PHEV, and electric vehicle costs for this 85 km trip — using current Australian fuel prices.
Distance
85 km
Drive time
1 hr 18 min
States
NSW
Sydney → Wollongong
Compare vehicle costs
Work Utes & Large 4x4s
Ford
Ranger Bi-Turbo
Diesel ICE6.6
L/100km
85 km trip
$16
5.6 L used
~$379/yr service
Tow: 3,500 kg
Toyota
HiLux SR5 (V-Active)
Mild Hybrid Diesel6.7
L/100km
85 km trip
$17
5.7 L used
~$520/yr service
Tow: 3,500 kg
Ford
Ranger PHEV
PHEV2.7
L/100km
EV up to 27 km85 km trip
$5.15
1.4 L used
~$420/yr service
Tow: 3,500 kg
BYD
Shark 6
PHEV2.0
L/100km
EV up to 48 km85 km trip
$4.76
0.7 L used
~$350/yr service
Tow: 2,500 kg
Toyota
LandCruiser 300
Diesel V68.0
L/100km
85 km trip
$20
6.8 L used
~$750/yr service
Tow: 3,500 kg
Family SUVs
Toyota
RAV4 Hybrid
Full Hybrid5.7
L/100km
85 km trip
$12
4.8 L used
~$270/yr service
Tow: 1,500 kg
Tesla
Model Y RWD
EV16.0
kWh/100km
85 km trip
$4.08
13.6 kWh used
Tow: 1,600 kg
No fixed service schedule
Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV
PHEV1.2
L/100km
EV up to 52 km85 km trip
$4.28
0.4 L used
~$450/yr service
Tow: 1,600 kg
Mazda
CX-5 (G25)
Petrol ICE6.3
L/100km
85 km trip
$13
5.4 L used
~$340/yr service
Tow: 1,800 kg
Kia
EV9 Air
EV22.4
kWh/100km
85 km trip
$5.72
19.1 kWh used
~$280/yr service
Tow: 2,500 kg
Small Cars & City Hatches
Toyota
Corolla Hybrid
Full Hybrid4.6
L/100km
85 km trip
$9.35
3.9 L used
~$245/yr service
Tow: 450 kg
MG
MG4 64kWh
EV17.5
kWh/100km
85 km trip
$4.46
14.9 kWh used
~$165/yr service
Tow: 500 kg
BYD
Dolphin Essential
EV14.5
kWh/100km
85 km trip
$3.69
12.3 kWh used
~$185/yr service
Hyundai
i30 Hatch
Petrol ICE6.2
L/100km
85 km trip
$13
5.2 L used
~$320/yr service
Tow: 1,300 kg
Toyota
Yaris Hybrid
Full Hybrid3.9
L/100km
85 km trip
$7.91
3.3 L used
~$245/yr service
Costs calculated using highway driving estimates and current Australian average fuel prices (unleaded 239c/L, diesel 289c/L, electricity $0.30/kWh). Actual costs will vary.
Disclaimer: Figures are indicative only. Real-world results vary with load, driving behaviour, climate, and tyre pressure. Always verify current fuel prices at the bowser.
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