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City MPG
Combined Fuel
Economy
(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)
Combined Fuel Economy －
Represents a combination of city and
highway driving. The scale
represents the range of combined
fuel economy for other vehicles in
the class.
Highway MPG
Estimated Annual
Fuel Cost
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost －
Provides an estimated annual fuel
cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost
per gallon (based on EPA fuel cost
data) divided by the combined fuel
economy.
For more information on fuel
economy ratings and factors that
affect fuel economy, visit
(Canada: Visit
fueleconomy.gov
vehicles.gc.ca
)
Fuel Economy Factors
The following factors can lower your
vehicle's fuel economy:
Aggressive driving (hard
●
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
●
braking in stop-and-go traffic
Cold engine operation (engines are
●
more efficient when warmed up)
Driving with a heavy load or the air
●
conditioner running
Improperly inflated tires
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Fuel Economy
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