How MPG numbers are misleading
|
MPG |
Fuel used on 1000 mile road trip |
Fuel cost @ $3 per gallon |
| Medium SUV |
17 mpg |
58.8 gal |
$176 |
| Big SUV |
15 mpg |
66.7 gal |
$200 |
| Small Sedan |
27 mpg |
37.0 gal |
$111 |
| Medium Sedan |
25 mpg |
40.0 gal |
$120 |
Same 2-mpg; Different results
- Choosing the 17-mpg SUV over the 15-mpg SUV would save $24 over the trip.
- Choosing the 27-mpg sedan over the 25-mpg sedan would save only $11 on the trip.