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Petrol engine running costs

Illustrative vehicle running costs - April 2008

RAC Motoring Services, in conjunction with Emmerson Hill Associates (Vehicle Management Consultants), have compiled the following illustrative vehicle running costs. The figures represent a guide to the cost of running, from new, a privately owned car for a period of three years with an annual mileage of 12,000 miles.

Up to 1500cc 1500cc - 3000cc Over 3000cc

Engine size (cc)	1000	1200	1500
Insurance grouping	1	2	4
Fuel consumption	60	47	45
CO2 emissions level (g/km)	under 120	121-150	151-165
Typical cost NEW	6,750	7,650	8,750
Average value @ 3 years	2,750	2,850	2,850
Projected depreciation	4,000	4,800	5,900
Financing charges	1,215	1,377	1,575
Fuel cost @ 109.9p/l	2,994	3,822	3,992
Servicing & maintenance	550	575	595
Tyres & replacement parts	325	350	395
Insurance premiums 3 years	750	900	975
Excise licences 3 years	105	360	435
RAC Membership	450	450	450
Total cost	10,389	12,634	14,317
Annual cost	3,463	4,211	4,772
Cost per mile	28.9p	35.1p	39.8p

For further information

For more information on vehicle running costs contact
Emmerson Hill Associates
PO Box 25
Fareham
PO16 OQS
Fax: 01329 310432
Email: info@emmerson-hill.co.uk
Website: www.emmerson-hill.co.uk

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