What is a good km per gallon?

Anything that is listed as less than 6-litres/100km or more than 16.5km/1-litre is considered to be pretty good. The first (and most common) reference is litres per 100km (litres/100km). This is how many litres of fuel the car needs in order to travel 100km. You’ll often see it referred to as ‘fuel economy’.

What is a good mileage on a tank?

Don’t expect to attain higher than 20 mpg overall with a non-hybrid, and most offer less than 30 mpg on the highway. The best fuel-efficient non-electric vehicles get the following EPA-estimated combined numbers: Small Pickup: Chevrolet Colorado 2WD Diesel and GMC Canyon 2WD Diesel get 23 mpg.

How far can a tank go on a tank of gas?

Turns out, the answer varies greatly with every car. As a general rule, most cars have about 2.5 gallons left in the tank when the gas light comes on. So depending on how many miles you get per gallon, you can probably go anywhere between 30-60 miles.

How bad is 15 MPG?

Getting 15 MPG driving around town might be entirely acceptable for some people as good fuel economy. For others, this might be too low. For example, a 2021 model year Chevrolet Camaro 4 cylinder automatic gets 25 MPG combined city and highway, while a 2021 Honda Accord LX gets 41 MPG combined.

What fuel do military trucks use?

diesel fuel
The U.S. military uses diesel fuel in tanks and trucks because diesel fuel is less flammable and less explosive than other fuels. Diesel engines are also less likely to stall than gasoline-fueled engines. Diesel fuel is also used in diesel engine generators to generate electricity.

Is an empty tank really empty?

Your car will tell you that your tank is empty before it actually is. Even if your gas gauge says your car is fully out of gas, it isn’t. The fuel light is just registering that it’s empty, but there’s still some gas left in the tank.