QandAs: Autos

What Is Gas Mileage?

Answer:
Gas mileage is the number of miles or kilometers

driven per unit of fuel burned. In the United States, gas mileage is measured in miles per gallon, and in other countries it is measured as kilometers per liter. Many things affect the gas mileage of your vehicle. Large, heavy vehicles, like vans, trucks, and SUVs, tend to get lower gas mileage than lighter, more streamlined vehicles.

The way you drive your vehicle will also affect the gas mileage. City driving, which includes many stops and starts, makes your car get lower gas mileage than highway driving.

The way your vehicle’s engine is designed will also affect its gas mileage. Some engines are more efficient than others. The best way to find a vehicle that gets good gas mileage is to research the vehicle you are looking at before making a purchase to see what other owners have reported for their gas mileage. Gas mileage or miles per gallon is usually listed on the car manufacturers website as well as on the window sticker.


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