Want to find out how miles per gallon is determined?
While the speed, horsepower, and luxury of any new vehicle are incredibly important in the buying process, fuel efficiency is key over its lifetime. While the miles per gallon are determined by the EPA, there are several elements to figure out the gas mileage. Starting with the weight of the vehicle and the capability of the engine. Just because the car is heavy, the tech of the engine could lower how much gas is being used. EPA ratings are usually better in smaller cars because of their aerodynamics and weight. In most cases, these smaller cars, trucks, and SUVs do not take as much fuel to keep them running smoothly. Another factor to consider is the maintenance of the vehicle, making sure the tires have the correct air pressure to lighten the workload. All in all, fuel efficiency is critical for any vehicle and it takes a lot of effort to create a fuel-efficient vehicle.
The fuel economy is the best way to figure out how many miles any vehicle could go on a tank of fuel. The size of the car, drivetrain (4WD or 2WD), and engine horsepower all play an essential part in calculating the miles per gallon of a vehicle. The numbers favor smaller cars with hybrid capabilities and a low overall weight that just barely tips the scales. While fuel mileage can decrease during the life of a car, frequent drives and scheduled maintenance are the easiest ways to prevent a drop in your fuel economy.
When looking at fuel economy, there are 2 different numbers that define the gas mileage of the vehicle, highway and city MPGs. The driving conditions in the real world are much different when compared to the testing conditions and the results show it. Measuring the 2 different MPG ratings displays how driving habits will affect your vehicle’s MPGs. Your driving habits will absolutely affect your fuel economy, so measuring both ratings provides a more realistic description of your vehicle. When you consider all the starting and stopping of city driving contrasted with the constant movement of highway driving, clearly, highway driving should get better MPGs vs. city driving.
Many vehicles that have been produced for the past few years have equipped drive modes to fit the driver’s driving style and preserve gas. A performance mode will give drivers a performance-based drive while “Eco” mode prioritizes MPGs. Between cylinder deactivation and driving modes, cars offer better fuel economy than ever before.
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