fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Even with all the hybrid power under the hood, the twin turbo V8 engine is still a thirsty beast; average fuel economy is estimated at about 20 MPG. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 The improved fuel economy ― 21% versus a gasoline-power Forester ― will save owners about $250 a year, according to EPA figures. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 16 July 2025 The Rogue's incredible fuel economy is just a small part of its overall appeal. Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 At a glance Really good-looking car Nothing special under the hood OK, but not great fuel economy Drives and feels really good for the price Historically, low-cost, compact cars have been all kinds of boring: boring to look at, boring to drive, boring to talk about. New Atlas, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fuel economy

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“Fuel economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20economy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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