How to Calculate Gas Mileage

The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, rates new vehicles based on how fuel-efficient they are. There are a lot of factors that go into these ratings, but actual mileage may vary for a number of reasons (climate, driving habits, etc.). If you're looking for an easy gas mileage calculator on Lakeland or Lakeland Heights roads, learn more with Subaru Lakeland below! Don't hesitate to contact usif you have any questions!

What is Considered Good Gas Mileage?

There isn't an exact standard that defines good gas mileage. Depending on the type of vehicle you use, you should have different expectations about what's "good." A crossover will have lower gas mileage than a sedan, but better gas mileage than an SUV or truck. This also holds true if you are comparing conventional gas-powered cars with gasoline-electric hybrids; the latter will almost always be more efficient. Keep in mind what your ideal gas mileage would be when you are purchasing a vehicle, then research models both new and used that can provide the gas mileage that you are looking for. 

Gas Mileage Calculator

If you want a gas mileage calculator, it's a simple equation that requires just a bit of your attention:

1. Fill your gas tank fully and either reset your trip odometer or record the exact mileage after refilling. Also check how much gas your tank holds by checking your vehicle's owner's manual.
2. Drive your car as you would normally. Keep in mind not to accelerate more briskly or slowly or drive differently than your usual, otherwise the calculated gas mileage may be different than what you record.
3. Refill your tank and record your mileage. The longer you wait to refill, the more accurate your calculation will be because it will be based on a more balanced mix of driving conditions.
4. The simplest way to calculate your gas mileage is to simply divide the number of miles traveled by the number of gallons of gas your vehicle took to refill. That's miles driven divided by gallons of gas used.
5. If you forget to check how many gallons you filled up your car at the pump on on your gas receipt, you can go by where your tank was when you refilled (i.e. ¼, ½, or ¾) and then divide out your total tank capacity accordingly to come to the number of gallons refilled. Then, divide miles driven by that approximation. This will be less accurate since the gas gauge in some cars isn't always 100% accurate. A digital gas gauge that shows you exactly how many gallons of gas are in the tank makes it much easier than an analog gauge, though.

Learn More About How to Calculate Gas Mileage at Subaru Lakeland

After exploring the equation for our gas mileage calculator, you should know two ways of how to calculate gas mileage. If you want to learn more about how to maximize the gas mileage you experience in your vehicle while driving around Lake Wales and Auburndale explore our service tips and tricks.