What is EPA Fuel Economy?
How is Fuel Mileage Determined?
Want to find out how fuel mileage is determined?
While the luxury, speed, and overall horsepower of any vehicle are incredibly important in the car buying process, fuel economy is vital for its lifetime. While the gas mileage statistics are given by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, there are several factors to figure out the official gas mileage and they vary. Starting with the weight of the vehicle and the capability of the motor. Just because a vehicle is heavy, the engine tech could lower how much fuel is being used. MPG ratings are usually more efficient for smaller vehicles because of their total weight and aerodynamic appearance. These smaller cars don't take as much fuel to keep them on the road. Another consideration is vehicle maintenance, making sure the tires have the right air pressure. All in all, fuel efficiency is important for any car and it takes a lot of effort to build a highly efficient car.
What is MPG?
How many miles any vehicle can travel with a full tank of gasoline is determined by the MPGs it gets. ​The size of the car, drivetrain (RWD or AWD), and engine power all play a huge role in calculating the miles per gallon of the vehicle. The numbers favor small cars with hybrid options and a vehicle weight that is light enough that barely tip the scales. While fuel mileage can dip over time, updated maintenance and regular drives are the easiest ways to keep your MPGs high.
Fuel Mileage in Highway vs City
When examining miles per gallon, there are 2 different statistics that define the gas mileage, the miles per gallon in the city and highway. Rear world conditions are very different compared to the environment in testing facilities and the overall numbers show it. Measuring the 2 separate fuel economy ratings shows how your driving habits can affect your vehicle's fuel economy. How you drive can affect a vehicle's miles per gallon, ​so providing the two different ratings gives an accurate expectation for your vehicle's fuel economy. Considering all the starting and stopping caused by city driving contrasted with the constant movement of driving on the highway, it's clear that driving on the highway should get higher gas mileage vs. driving in the city.
Gas Efficiency & Driving Modes
These days many cars have drive modes and cylinder deactivation to save fuel. A sporty-type driving mode will offer a performance-based experience while "Eco" (or Economy) mode will save fuel. Between cylinder deactivation and driving modes, new cars offer better MPGs than ever before.
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