Freight trains can move a ton of cargo 457
miles on a gallon of fuel, versus 130 miles for a full - size tractor trailer.
We're driving the CLA220 CDI diesel, which produces 168bhp and 258 lb ft, emits 117g / km CO2 and takes you 63
miles on a gallon of fuel.
Models like the $ 4,200 retro Vespa S, which recently began arriving in showrooms, can travel 80
miles on a gallon of fuel.
On a barge, the same load will go 514
miles on a gallon of fuel.»
Not exact matches
Trucks ship a ton
of freight an average
of 120
miles on a
gallon of diesel
fuel; railroads can move the same cargo 600
miles on that
gallon.
The electric hybrid eVaro, developed in Canada by Future Vehicle Technologies
of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, can accelerate to 60
miles per hour in around 5 seconds, and drives at least 165
miles on the equivalent
of a US
gallon of fuel.
Consumer tip -
of - the - day: increasing efficiency
of fuel economy
on a
miles - per -
gallon scale is not linear, as more
miles - per -
gallon (mpg) are initially better for your wallet and the planet than you might expect, and eventually trail off with diminishing returns.
«This is a victory for drivers who, by 2016, will get 35
miles per
gallon, spend less
on fuel and send less
of their dollars overseas,» Jackson said, although the new rules still leave the U.S. behind Europe, Japan and China in terms
of the timing or strength
of fuel efficiency standards.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department
of Transportation (DoT) released rules that set limits
on the amount
of greenhouse gas emissions allowed and accelerate an increase in overall
fuel efficiency to 14.5 kilometers per liter (34.1
miles per
gallon) by 2016.
The Clarity's
fuel efficiency equivalent
of 68
miles per
gallon clobbers even the feel - good 48 mpg
of the Toyota Prius, and the car can go 270
miles on a $ 20 tank.
Turning off the engine when idling, making sure tires are properly inflated, coasting to red lights rather than slamming
on the brakes and slowly accelerating from a stop — all can boost
fuel efficiency as evidenced by hypermilers, those who have mastered the art
of traveling hundreds
of miles on a few
gallons of gas.
The figures in the sidebar to your article
on fuel wasted searching for a parking space (4 February, p 19) imply that the Earth has expanded 1000-fold to a circumference
of 40 million kilometres and that the average American car does 24,000
miles to the imperial
gallon.
Among Freeman's specific recommendations are a «20 percent federal tax credit to electricity and natural gas utilities that gives highest priority to the efficient use
of the energy they supply,» and ban
on new coal or nuclear plants and retirement
of the existing plants within the next 30 years, government - funded demonstration plants for Big Solar and hydrogen, increasing federal
fuel economy standards one
mile - per -
gallon a year over the next 24 years, tax credits for plug - in hybrids or flex -
fuel vehicles, and an excess - profits tax
on oil to fund the tax credits.
Best
of all, the i8's
fuel consumption is not best measured in
gallons per
mile as it is
on the likes
of the aforementioned Aventador.
The Odyssey Touring Elite's relative lightness
of being translates to better handling and better
fuel economy (19
miles per
gallon in the city and 28
on the highway).
As might be expected from a turbocharged V - 8, mileage isn't anything to write home about, but 24 highway mpg and a 22 -
gallon fuel tank mean an effective range
of about 500
miles on the freeway.
That combination also contributed to the LR3's appetite for
fuel; it downed a
gallon of premium unleaded,
on average, every fifteen
miles.
The 2.4 - liter, four - cylinder engine under the hood
of the Scion xB will provide a decent punch by producing 158 horsepower while still achieving more than 20
miles per
gallon in the city and almost 30
miles per
gallon on the highway, according the Environmental Protection Agency
fuel - economy estimates.
The current Ford Escape model will see an EPA - estimated
fuel economy
of up to 21
miles per
gallon in city driving and 29
miles per
gallon on the highway.
This system gives you plenty
of power, while also delivering astounding
fuel efficiency: the 2015 Toyota Prius c can get up to 46
miles per
gallon * when it's
on the highway, and up to 53
miles per
gallon in the city!
Using variable valve timing, multi-point
fuel injection, and a high efficiency automatic transmission, the Avalon delivers 268 horsepower and 248 pounds
of torque as well as an EPA - estimated 31
miles per
gallon on the highway.
The concept can travel up 19
miles and has a top speed
of 75
miles - per - hour in full electric mode and average
fuel consumption
on the EU test cycle is 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres or about 75
miles - per -
gallon.
Scoring an impressive
fuel economy rating
of 21
miles per
gallon in the city and up to 29
miles per
gallon on the highway, the ProMaster is sure to impress in performance as well.
It only generates 69 grams
of CO2 per kilometer, well below the European target
of 95 grams, and it consumes only 3 liters
of fuel per 100 kilometers, which is over 78
miles per
gallon, but that's
on the European test cycle, which is far easier than the U.S. test, so expect lower numbers when it's sold in the American market.
We have compiled a list
of most
fuel efficient cars for 2013/2014 based
on miles per
gallon (mpg).
SXT, SXT Plus, and GT are equipped with a 3.6 - liter Pentastar V6; this engine generates 305 horsepower and 268 lb - ft
of torque and offers the best
fuel economy
of the lineup, reaching up to 30
miles per
gallon on the highway in SXT variants.
Class - leading aerodynamics contribute to the Pacifica's unsurpassed
fuel efficiency
of 28
miles per
gallon (mpg)
on the highway
Outfit your new 2017 Ford Focus with the 1.0 - liter, three - cylinder engine and you can see an EPA - estimated
fuel economy
of up to 30
miles per
gallon in cities and 40
miles per
gallon on the highway.
At Corvette Stingray heart is a new version
of Chevrolet's long - running «small block» V8 - a 6.2 - litre engine that produces 450 horsepower, but can run under part throttle
on only four cylinders and is expected to return average
fuel economy
of better than 26
miles per
gallon or approximately 11 kmpl.
On the plus side, the automatic Horizon returns EPA - rated fuel efficiency of 24 miles per gallon in the city and 30 on the highwa
On the plus side, the automatic Horizon returns EPA - rated
fuel efficiency
of 24
miles per
gallon in the city and 30
on the highwa
on the highway.
This high - performance pickup truck is powered by a 10 - cylinder gas engine and has an EPA
fuel economy rating
of nine
miles per
gallon in the city and 12
on the highway.
A 5 - speed manual or 4 - speed automatic transmission are available, and the vehicle sees
fuel mileage numbers
of 20
miles per
gallon in city driving and 28
miles per
gallon on the highway.
While it's not the best choice for a sport sedan, it does offer excellent
fuel economy, giving the Maxima an EPA
fuel rating
of 22
miles per
gallon in the city, 30
miles per
gallon on the highway and 25
miles per
gallon combined.
The Corolla LE Eco trim is our most
fuel efficienct version
of this model and features a 1.8 - liter 140 horsepower DOHC I4 engine, which is capable
of an EPA - estimated 30
miles per
gallon in the city and 40
miles per
gallon on the highway.
Dividing up that 300 - plus horsepower seven ways guarantees plenty
of punch in every gear, and it bumps
fuel mileage up to 17
miles per
gallon in the city and 25 mpg
on the highway.
The Environmental Protection Agency determined the Fusion Energi has combined city / highway
fuel economy in electric mode at the gasoline equivalent
of 100
miles per
gallon, and the car yields 108
miles per
gallon equivalent in the city and 92
on the highway.
For a four - cylinder, the engine doesn't sound half bad at wide - open throttle, and it's fairly
fuel - efficient, netting EPA ratings
of 23
miles per
gallon in the city and 30 mpg
on the highway.
If you stick with the five - speed manual, Volkswagen claims an EPA
fuel rating
of 28
miles per
gallon in the city, 40
on the highway, and 33 combined.
Producing 237 lb - ft
of torque, this engine sees
fuel economy
of 15
miles per
gallon in city driving and 19
miles per
gallon on the highway.
The Frontier averages 23
miles per
gallon on the highway - one
of the leading
fuel economies in its class.
Blind Spot Sensor Memorized Settings Includes Driver Seat Memorized Settings Includes Exterior Mirrors Phone Wireless Data Link Bluetooth Rear View Camera Parking Sensors Rear Electronic Messaging Assistance With Read Function Electronic Messaging Assistance With Voice Recognition Audio - SiriusXM Satellite Radio UVO - Satellite Communications Memorized Settings Number
Of Drivers: 2 Security Remote Antitheft Security system Driver Info System Multi-Function Display Rear View Monitor In Dash Stability Control Crumple Zones Front Crumple Zones Rear Audio - Internet Radio: Pandora Seats Leather Upholstery Multi-function Remote Proximity Entry System Cross Traffic Alert Rear Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 12 A / c - Front - Automatic Climate Control A-c - Front - Dual Zones Audio Streaming: Bluetooth Audio Voice Recognition Hands - free Trunk Release Sensor - activated Engine Push - Button Start Audio - Radio: HD Radio Driver Seat Heated Passenger Seat Heated Air bags - Driver - Knee Exterior Mirrors Power Folding Tail And Brake Lamps LED Air bags - Front - Side Air bags - Front - Side Curtain Air bags - Rear - Side Curtain Interior Woodgrain Accents Audio - Radio: Touch Screen Display Cruise Control Audio System six Speakers ANTI LOCK BRAKES Brakes (4 - Wheel) Electric windows: With Safety Reverse Audio Aux Input: IPod / IPhone Integration Audio Aux Input: USB Seats Front Seat Type: Bucket Door locks power Anti-Lockout Feature Exterior Mirrors Power Exterior Mirrors Heated Windows Laminated Glass: Acoustic Interior Chrome Accents Rear Seats 60 - 40 Split Bench Spare Tire Inflator Kit Mirror Color Body - Color A / c - Air Filtration Floor Mat Material Carpet Windows Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent Windows Rear Defogger Braking Assist Drivetrain Drive Mode Selector Braking assist hill start assist Air bags - Front - Dual Cargo Area Floor Mat Exterior Mirrors Integrated Turn Signals Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Power Brakes Rear Brakes Disc Rear Seats Split Folding Security Engine Immobilizer Audio Aux Input: Jack Power Outlet (s) 12 VOLT Front And 12 VOLT Rear Floormats Front Rear Floormats Rear Seats Rear Heat: Vents Steering Wheel Tilt And Telescoping Windows Solar - Tinted Glass Child Seat Anchors LATCH System Driver Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: 4 - Way Power Front Suspension Classification: Independent Front Suspension Type: Macpherson Struts Headlamps Auto
On / Off Vehicle Assistance App - Roadside Assistance Audio - Radio: AM / FM Middle console Front Console With Arm rest And Storage Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Powered steering Rear Seats Center Arm rest: With Cupholders Armrests - Rear Center Engine Alternator: 150 Amps Headlamps Auto Delay Off Multi-function Remote Keyless / lighted Entry Audio - Radio Data System External Temperature Display
Fuel Economy Display
MILES - PER -
GALLON Fuel Economy Display Range Traction Control Air bags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing Deactivation Cargo Area Carpet Floor Mat Material Door Courtesy Lamps Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Recline Exhaust Tip Color Chrome Inside Rearview Mirror Manual Day / Night Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 6 Reading lights Front Reading lights Rear Seatbelts Emergency Locking Retractors: Front Seatbelts Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front Tachometer Overhead Console Vanity Mirrors Dual Illuminating Warnings And Reminders Maintenance Reminder Cargo Area Light Suspension Stabilizer Bar (s): Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar (s): Rear Floor Material Carpet Multi-function Remote Remote - control entry With Panic Alarm One - Touch Windows: 2 Rear Bumper Color Body - Color Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Audio Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Cruise Controls Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Phone Storage Front Seatback 2 - stage Unlocking Audio - Speed Sensitive Volume Control Multi-function Remote Trunk Release Seatbelts Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Driver And Passenger Storage Sunglasses Holder Adjustable Rear Headrests Assist Handle Front Assist Handle Rear Audio - Antenna: Diversity Audio - Antenna: Mast Body Side Reinforcements Side Impact Door Beams Locks with child safety Clock Digital Odometer Emergency Interior Trunk Release Energy Absorbing Steering Column Front Headrests Adjustable Front Seatbelts: 3 - Point Headlamps Halogen Impact Absorbing Bumpers Number
Of Front Headrests 2 Number
Of Rear Headrests 3 Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Recline Seatbelts 2nd Row 3 - Point Storage Accessory Hook Storage Door Pockets Suspension Front Arm Type: Lower Control Arms Suspension Front Shock Type: Gas Shock Absorbers Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil Springs Suspension Rear Coil Springs Suspension Rear Gas Shock Absorbers Tail And Brake Lamps Rear Center Brakelight Driving computer Warnings And Reminders Low
Fuel Level Warnings And Reminders Low Oil Level Warnings And Reminders Low Washer Fluid Windows Lockout Button
Fuel economy measured in at 25
miles per
gallon, about
on par for the 500X's combined mileage rating, but considering most
of our time was spent
on the highway, we expected it to be a bit better.
Ford is already trumpeting the Fusion Hybrid as America's most
fuel efficient mid-size car, with an EPA rating
of 41
miles per
gallon in the city, 36 mpg
on the highway, besting the Toyota Camry Hybrid by 8 mpg in the city, 2
on the highway.
Our test car sipped gas, using just a
gallon of fuel every 31
miles in city driving with the air conditioner
on.
This petite powerplant makes use
of direct
fuel injection and turbocharging to pump out a tidy 150 horsepower and 184 pound - feet
of torque, and travel an estimated 42
miles on a single
gallon of fuel.
On the plus side, the automatic - transmission Nova tested had EPA - rated fuel efficiency of 28 miles per gallon in the city and 32 mpg on the highwa
On the plus side, the automatic - transmission Nova tested had EPA - rated
fuel efficiency
of 28
miles per
gallon in the city and 32 mpg
on the highwa
on the highway.
Depending
on the trim, the Highlander has a combined
fuel efficiency rating
of 22 to 23
miles per
gallon.
The Civic, CT 200h, Elantra, Focus, and Prius have at least one version with a government
fuel economy rating
of at least 40
miles per
gallon on the highway.
Meanwhile, the Honda Accord delivers about 27
miles per
gallon in the city and 36
miles per
gallon on the highway for combined
fuel economy
of 30
miles per
gallon.
Customers can expect to get up to 17
miles per
gallon (mpg) in the city and 25 mpg
on the highway, which creates a combined
fuel rating
of 20 mpg.