Toyota Corolla Fielder fuel consumption
Also known as
E140E160FielderNZeOverview
The Toyota Corolla Fielder 1500cc averages 14.6 km/L in real Kenyan driving — about KSh 14.66 per kilometre at the current Nairobi pump price of KSh 214.03. That median comes from 87 driver submissions, with most owners landing between 13.2 and 15.9 km/L.
What it costs at the pump
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per km | KSh 14.66 |
| Cost per 100 km | KSh 1,465.96 |
| Full tank (50 L) | KSh 10,702 |
| Range on a full tank | 730 km |
| Monthly at 1,000 km | KSh 14,660 |
| Litres per 100 km | 6.85 |
Every engine variant, ranked by consumption
Engine displacement is the variant axis — pick your cc.
| Variant | Engine | Kilolita | n | Cost/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 1NZ-FE CVT 2WD | 1NZ-FE · CVT · 2WD | 14.6 km/L | 87 | KSh 14.66 |
| 1.5L Hybrid CVT 2WD | 1NZ-FXE · CVT · 2WD | 20.8 km/L | 26 | KSh 10.29 |
| 1.8L 2ZR-FAE CVT 2WD | 2ZR-FAE · CVT · 2WD | 12.9 km/L | 41 | KSh 16.59 |
Official rating vs real Kenyan roads
In the real world the Fielder returns 19% less than its JC08 rating — a normal gap for Kenyan traffic, fuel and loads. Budget on the Kilolita, not the brochure.
Nairobi city vs highway
Verdict
Economical for a station wagon. At 14.6 km/L the Fielder sits well inside the efficient half of its class, and Nairobi city figures hold up at 12.8 km/L. The hybrid stretches to 20.8 km/L if the budget allows.
Which cc should you buy?
Buy the 1500cc. It returns 14.6 km/L against 12.9 km/L for the 1800cc, and at KSh 14.66 per km it is the cheapest Fielder to run daily. The 1800cc only pays back if you regularly haul heavy loads upcountry.
Ownership notes
1NZ-FE parts are everywhere from Kirinyaga Road to Grogan. Watch for oil consumption past 150,000 km — it quietly worsens fuel use. Nairobi altitude (~1,795 m) trims a little off the lab figure; under-inflated tyres and long idling do the rest.
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A Kilolita is the real-world kilometres a vehicle travels per litre of fuel on Kenyan roads, calculated from verified driver submissions. Costs use the EPRA cycle 2026-09-15 – 2026-10-14 (Nairobi petrol KSh 214.03/L). Last updated 24 Sep 2026 · Methodology