How to Compare Miles Per Gallon in SUVs
When you're in the market for a new vehicle, there are many different factors that you need to consider. For example, you might need additional space for storage or to drive your child's soccer teammates to games every Sunday. If this is the case, an SUV might be the right choice for you. It has more power and room than a standard vehicle, but it's more family-friendly than a pickup truck. Because of its larger size, SUVs aren't always the most fuel-efficient vehicles. Compare the miles per gallon of the SUVs you're considering before making a decision.
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Find out if any of the SUVs you're considering are hybrid vehicles. Hybrids get their power from both gasoline and electric sources, meaning they need less gasoline and will achieve more miles per gallon than standard SUVs.
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Research the type of engine the SUVs you're comparing have. Generally, the less powerful the engine, the less fuel it will require to operate. Small four-cylinder engines, for example, will get more miles per gallon than larger V8 engines.
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Find out the exact miles per gallon for the SUVs. This is a general number or range that's commonly included in the SUV's general description on the window sticker. You can also ask the salesperson at the dealership. The actual miles per gallon the SUV gets can vary depending on weight it's carrying, weather conditions and road conditions.
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Use online resources to compare mileage. For example, websites such as the federal government's www.FuelEconomy.gov allow you to search for vehicles by year and model to find out their miles per gallon, and will allow you to do side-by-side comparisons.
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