What do you get by dividing mileage by fuel cost?
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Dividing mileage by fuel cost gives the gasoline price per kilometer. Below is relevant information about fuel consumption: Introduction: Fuel consumption refers to the amount of fuel consumed by a vehicle to travel 100km. The economic indicator of a car is mainly represented by fuel consumption, which is an important performance aspect in vehicle usage. Related factors: A car's fuel consumption is related to many factors. Among them, engine displacement and fuel consumption are positively correlated, but not proportionally related. Doubling the displacement doesn't mean doubling the fuel consumption. Actual fuel consumption is also related to engine type, technical condition, vehicle load, driving habits, etc. Small-displacement vehicles consume slightly less fuel, but not significantly less. Generally speaking, for the same model, the larger the displacement, the greater the fuel consumption. But in reality, this isn't always directly proportional. The key is proper matching. For example, for a certain car model, the most reasonable configuration would be a 2.0L engine. Using a 1.6L engine would consume more fuel than the 2.0L version, and using a 3.0L engine would also consume more fuel than the 2.0L version.
After driving for so many years, I often calculate the distance per yuan by dividing the kilometers by the fuel cost. This directly tells me how many kilometers I can drive for each yuan spent. A simple example: driving 600 kilometers on a long trip and spending 300 yuan on fuel gives 2 km/yuan. The higher the value, the more cost-effective the fuel spending is, meaning lower driving costs. I always use this to control expenses—when fuel prices are high, I drive slower and steadier to save fuel. It also helps compare different cars' performance. My old car used to give 1.5 km/yuan, but after switching to a new, more fuel-efficient car, it went up to 2.5 km/yuan, saving a lot of money. Every time I refuel, I record the mileage and fuel cost, then simply divide them. If the value suddenly drops, it might indicate low tire pressure or a dirty air filter needing maintenance. Calculating this regularly helps me monitor my car's condition and adjust strategies based on weather and road conditions. In short, it's very practical, and every driver should make it a habit.
