Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Bike vs Car Running Costs

We were thinking what was the difference between riding a bike or driving a car.

Besides the environmental and health benefits, what exactly was the economic advantages?

So based on commuting 10km to work, and 10km back over a 5 year period, this is what our science dept. worked out:



Bike Cost, Hybrid $649, Helmet & Accessories $170, Servicing 4 x yr, Tyres 2 x yr, Tubes 4 x yr

Total running cost 5 years Bike $2,730



Car Cost, Medium 1.6L to 2.6L, $30,000, Servicing, Rego, Fuel, Tyres (Data from RACV for 2011)
Total running costs 5 year Car $52,000





So per day       Bike $1.60  vs  Car $19.28


So which one would you choose?

1 comment:

  1. I would choose a bike over a car most days, but due to weather, work, children and of course the idiot car drivers I have to drive more than ride :(

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