These days it's important to know what kind of gas mileage a car or SUV will get before making a purchase. It's easy to find the city and highway mileage estimates of new and used vehicles, and to make comparisons.
Collect detailed info
You may have the make, model and year of a vehicle, but you'll also need to know the exact version to determine the mileage. Many cars of the same model have different available engine sizes, a factor which can greatly affect mileage.
Check the mileage ratings
The best place to start is fueleconomy.gov, which lists the gas mileage of all new and used vehicles. Bear in mind that these are the figures estimated by the car manufacturers.
Check the consumer mileage
Estimates under perfect conditions are one thing, but what are consumers actually getting when it comes to gas mileage? Visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/mpg/MPG.do?action=browseList to see what motorists are getting in the real world.
Consider the fuel cost
Mileage is easy to compare, but if you're comparing gasoline versus diesel, you'll need to factor in the costs of the fuels. These two fuels rarely cost the same at the pump.
The hybrid factor
Take note that many hybrids get better gas mileage in the city than on the highway, which is the opposite of conventional vehicles.
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