Drivers Say Fuel Economy Better Than EPA Ratings; Discrepancies Matter, Though - Green Car Reports
When it comes to fuel economy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings printed on window stickers are the holy writ for U. S. new-car buyers. The difference between EPA-rated fuel economy and the results from real-world driving can be significant. DON'T MISS: Ram 1500 Diesel Pickup Fuel Economy: Drivers Beat Mileage Ratings In Real-World Use (Aug 2014). Ford, Hyundai, and Kia recently had to lower ratings for certain models after customers found the original figures were unachievable... Eight out of 10 drivers reported getting better fuel economy than the EPA ratings on their cars' window stickers in a new AAA study (via Automotive News ). The association conducted this latest study after finding that one third of U. S. drivers... gov website, which lists the fuel economy of all new models, and allows owners to input their own estimated mileage. In addition to surveying more than 8,400 year, make, and model combinations, researchers tested three vehicles--a 2014 full-size pickup truck, 2014 large sedan, and 2012 mid-size sedan--to confirm the EPA ratings were accurate. In the end, the measured fuel economy matched EPA ratings, leading AAA to conclude that "driving behavior, vehicle condition, driving environment, and terrain" were the primary reasons for the discrepancies. Source: www.greencarreports.com
