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2026-02-04
Standard in Russia and Europe. The less, the more economical. 5 l/100 km - economical car.
Standard in the USA and UK. The more, the more economical. 30 MPG is an average car.
Used in Japan and some Asian countries. The more, the more economical.
US gallon = 3.785 l → US MPG
UK gallon = 4.546 l → UK MPG
30 US MPG ≈ 36 UK MPG - the difference is significant!
| Vehicle type | l/100 km | US MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 3–5 | 47–78 |
| Subcompact | 5–7 | 34–47 |
| Sedan | 7–10 | 24–34 |
| SUV | 10–14 | 17–24 |
| Truck | 15–25 | 9–16 |
See also: Volume Converter, Speed Converter, Power Converter