How to Calculate Fuel Costs
To plan a road trip, you need three things:
- The distance of your route
- Your vehicle's fuel efficiency (km/L)
- The fuel price
Formula
Liters needed = Distance / Fuel efficiency (km/L)
Total cost = Liters × Price per liter
Average Fuel Efficiency by Vehicle Type
| Vehicle Type | Efficiency (km/L) | |---|---| | Compact car | 14-18 km/L | | Sedan | 10-14 km/L | | SUV | 8-12 km/L | | Pickup truck | 7-10 km/L | | Minibus | 5-8 km/L |
Common Distances from Guatemala City
| Destination | Distance | |---|---| | Antigua Guatemala | 45 km | | Lake Atitlán (Panajachel) | 145 km | | Quetzaltenango | 205 km | | Flores, Petén | 500 km | | Río Dulce | 275 km | | Monterrico | 125 km |
Save on fuel
Maintain a steady speed of 80-90 km/h on the highway for best efficiency. Air conditioning can reduce efficiency by up to 10%.
CO₂ Emissions
Each liter of gasoline produces approximately 2.31 kg of CO₂. For diesel it's 2.68 kg per liter. Consider sharing the trip with more passengers to reduce your carbon footprint.