What is avg fuel economy?
The average fuel economy for new 2017 model year cars, light trucks and SUVs in the United States was 24.9 mpgUS (9.4 L/100 km).
What are the fuel economy estimates for 2020?
Fuel economy estimates for all vehicles begin with the “2020 Model Year Vehicles” section on page 10. Vehicles are organized by EPA vehicle class and, for trucks and vans, drive type (two- or four-wheel drive).
Is the EPA’s fuel economy a good estimate?
EPA’s fuel economy values are good estimates of the fuel economy a typical driver will achieve under average driving conditions and provide a good basis to compare one vehicle to another. Still, your fuel economy may be slightly higher or lower than EPA’s estimates.
Where can I find the fuel economy guide?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) produce the Fuel Economy Guide to help car buyers choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. The Guide is available on the Web at fueleconomy.gov.
How does idling affect your gas mileage?
An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by about 1%. 6 The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle’s weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones. Idling can use a quarter to a half gallon of fuel per hour, depending on engine size and air conditioner (AC) use.
EPA’s fuel economy values are good estimates of the fuel economy a typical driver will achieve under average driving conditions and provide a good basis to compare one vehicle to another. Still, your fuel economy may be slightly higher or lower than EPA’s estimates.
Fuel economy estimates for all vehicles begin with the “2020 Model Year Vehicles” section on page 10. Vehicles are organized by EPA vehicle class and, for trucks and vans, drive type (two- or four-wheel drive).
An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by about 1%. 6 The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle’s weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones. Idling can use a quarter to a half gallon of fuel per hour, depending on engine size and air conditioner (AC) use.
What’s the average fuel efficiency of a car?
KEY: CAFE = Corporate Average Fuel Economy; GVWR = gross vehicle weight rating; mpg = miles per gallon; U = data are not available. (a) 1960-2006 data are for Passenger car and Other 2-axle, 4-tire vehicles, respectively. The data from 1960-2006 are not comparable to the data from 2007-15.