mpg (UK)
What is a Miles per Gallon (UK)?
Fuel Economy Unit
Definition
Miles per gallon (UK) is a unit of fuel economy using the imperial gallon, which is about 20% larger than the US gallon.
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History
The UK uses the imperial gallon, making UK MPG figures about 20% higher than US MPG for the same vehicle efficiency.
Common Uses
- UK vehicle fuel ratings
- British motoring publications
- European vehicle comparisons
- Historical fuel records
Fun Facts
UK MPG is about 20% higher than US MPG
A car getting 30 US MPG gets about 36 UK MPG
The UK is transitioning to L/100km