Fuel consumption - definition

Fuel consumption describes the rate at which a vehicle uses fuel during operation. It is an indicator of efficiency and is commonly measured as liters per 100 kilometers or miles per gallon, allowing comparison of operating costs and environmental impact across vehicles.

Related terms:

• Transmission
• PHEV
• Tank capacity

A

AC charging | Acceleration | Airbags

B

Base price | Battery capacity | Battery tech | BEV | Body type

C

Car Life Cycle | Center display | Connectivity | Consumption | Crash tests

D

Data disclaimer | DC charging | Dimensions | Drag coefficient | Driver's display | Driving aids

E

Engine

F

Frunk | Fuel consumption | Full range

H

Head-up display | Heat pump | HEV

M

Max speed

P

Parking aids | PHEV | Platform | Powertrain

R

Range | Recuperation | Roof

S

Seats | Self driving | Suspension

T

Tank capacity | Torque | Towing | Transmission | Trunk

W

Weight | Wheelbase | Wheels