# Fuel economy

> How far a vehicle travels per unit of fuel; expressed in km/L or MPG.

**URL:** https://quilometragem.com/glossary/fuel-economy

**Summary:** How far a vehicle travels per unit of fuel; expressed in km/L or MPG.

- Fuel economy measures how far the vehicle travels per liter or gallon of fuel.
- It directly drives cost per km and the appropriate reimbursement rate.
- Typical compact cars: 10–14 km/L on gasoline.
- Use real-world combined consumption (city + highway) to set the rate.

Fuel economy measures how far the vehicle travels per liter or gallon of fuel. It directly drives cost per km and the appropriate reimbursement rate. Typical compact cars: 10–14 km/L on gasoline. Hybrids: 18–25 km/L. Use real-world combined consumption (city + highway) to set the rate.