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We're looking for an Axela hatchback around 2011 year of manufacture, and note there's both 1500cc and 2000cc models available.

We assumed a 1500cc car would have better fuel consumption than the 2000 cc model, until we started reading reviews and noted that actually there may not be a lot of difference, with any differences depending a lot on the sort of travel being done rather than simply cc rating difference.

We live in Manukau City and drive both around Manukau and into Auckland City/W. Auckland motorway running, as well as occasional trips down country.

Are we necessarily going to make much of a saving in the long run going for the 1500cc rather than 2000cc model?

With appreciation for your comments.

– Allan

Hi there,
The difference in engine sizes will depend greatly on the use, with a smaller engine being ideal around town driving and short trips- than a larger engine would.
The larger engine would have the power to make highway travel with a few passengers and luggage a little easier, where a small engine might feel a bit pushed or under powered.

Appreciated insights, thanks.