Fuel Economy
25.0 MPG
Cost per Mile
$0
Annual Cost
$1,680
Rating
Average
25.0
Average
$0
$14
$1,680
Gas mileage (MPG) = Miles Driven ÷ Gallons Used. For example, if you drive 300 miles and use 12 gallons, your MPG = 300 ÷ 12 = 25 MPG.
Good gas mileage depends on vehicle type: Economy cars: 30-40 MPG, Midsize cars: 25-35 MPG, SUVs: 20-30 MPG, Trucks: 15-25 MPG. Hybrids and electric vehicles achieve 40+ MPG equivalent.
To improve MPG: 1) Maintain proper tire pressure, 2) Drive at steady speeds, 3) Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking, 4) Remove excess weight, 5) Use cruise control on highways, 6) Keep vehicle well-maintained, 7) Reduce idling time.
Factors affecting MPG include: driving habits (aggressive vs smooth), vehicle maintenance, tire pressure, vehicle weight, aerodynamics, speed (optimal 50-60 mph), air conditioning use, and road conditions.
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Result
MPG = 300 / 12 = 25.0 MPG (Average rating). Cost per mile = $3.50 / 25 = $0.14. Annual cost = (12,000 / 25) x $3.50 = 480 x $3.50 = $1,680.
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Result
MPG = 450 / 10 = 45.0 MPG (Excellent rating, 40+ MPG). Cost per mile = $3.50 / 45 = $0.078. Annual cost = (15,000 / 45) x $3.50 = 333.3 x $3.50 = $1,167.
MPG = Distance (miles) / Fuel Used (gallons)Calculates fuel economy by dividing miles driven by gallons consumed.
Where:
Distance= Miles driven between fill-upsFuel Used= Gallons of fuel consumedCost per Mile = Gas Price / MPGFuel cost for each mile driven.
Where:
Gas Price= Price per gallon of fuelMPG= Calculated fuel economyAnnual Cost = (Annual Miles / MPG) x Gas PriceEstimated yearly fuel expense based on driving distance and fuel economy.
Where:
Annual Miles= Estimated miles driven per yearMPG= Vehicle fuel economyGas Price= Price per gallon of fuelGas mileage (MPG) measures how far you can drive on one gallon of fuel.
Better MPG saves money and reduces environmental impact.
Driving habits and vehicle maintenance significantly impact fuel economy.
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Last Updated: Feb 12, 2026
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