Vehicle Fuel Efficiency by VIN
Enter a VIN or license plate to view available fuel type, tank capacity, city fuel economy, highway fuel economy, combined efficiency, electric range, and energy-consumption information.
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Enter a VIN or license plate above to load fuel-efficiency information for a specific vehicle. The sections below explain the data normally displayed on this page.
What Is Vehicle Fuel Efficiency?
Fuel-efficiency information estimates how much fuel or energy a vehicle uses under standardized driving conditions. It can help buyers compare vehicles, estimate routine operating costs, and understand whether a gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle fits their driving needs.
Fuel-Efficiency Information This Page May Show
Available fields depend on the vehicle’s model year, powertrain, fuel type, and data coverage.
Fuel and Energy Type
Identifies the fuel or energy source used by the original vehicle configuration.
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline, diesel, electricity, hybrid, or other
Secondary Fuel TypeShown for flexible-fuel or plug-in hybrid vehicles
Fuel Tank CapacityGallons or liters, when available
Battery or Usable Energy CapacityShown for electric or plug-in vehicles
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Economy
Estimated miles traveled per gallon under city, highway, and combined driving conditions.
City MPGEstimated stop-and-go fuel economy
Highway MPGEstimated steady-speed fuel economy
Combined MPGWeighted city and highway estimate
Fuel ConsumptionAlternative units may be shown when available
Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Efficiency
Alternative efficiency measures may be used when a vehicle relies partly or entirely on electricity.
MPGeMiles per gallon equivalent
Electric Driving RangeEstimated range on battery power
Energy ConsumptionKilowatt-hours per distance, when available
Charge TimeEstimated charging information, when available
Estimated Usage and Cost Context
Some records may provide additional figures to help compare expected fuel or energy use.
Estimated Annual Fuel UseBased on standardized mileage assumptions
Estimated Annual Fuel CostVaries with fuel prices and driving distance
Greenhouse-Gas or Emissions InformationModel-level data, when available
City MPG
An estimate for lower-speed driving with frequent stops, starts, and idling. Actual urban mileage may vary with traffic and driving habits.
Highway MPG
An estimate for more consistent higher-speed driving. Wind, speed, terrain, cargo, and weather can affect results.
Combined MPG
A blended estimate intended to represent a typical mix of city and highway driving.
MPGe
A comparison unit for electric and alternative-fuel vehicles. It translates energy use into an equivalent gasoline-based measure.
Electric Range
The estimated distance an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle can travel using battery power under test conditions.
Tank Capacity
The approximate amount of fuel the tank can hold. Usable capacity and the amount required to fill from empty may differ.
Why Real-World Fuel Economy May Differ
Fuel-economy figures are estimates rather than guarantees. The same vehicle can return different results depending on how, where, and under what conditions it is driven.
- Higher speeds and aggressive acceleration can increase fuel or energy use.
- Cold weather, air conditioning, heating, and short trips may reduce efficiency.
- Low tire pressure, poor alignment, overdue maintenance, or mechanical problems can affect mileage.
- Heavy cargo, towing, roof racks, and steep terrain can increase consumption.
- Battery age, temperature, charging habits, and accessory use can affect electric range.
License Plate Lookup by State
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VIN Decoder by Manufacturer
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Check a Vehicle’s Fuel Efficiency
Enter a VIN to identify the vehicle and review available fuel type, capacity, city mileage, highway mileage, combined efficiency, electric range, and energy-consumption information.