Just about every car owner in the world is at least somewhat concerned about their fuel economy. The more efficient your car is, the less money you will have to pay at the gas pumps—it’s that simple. With a topic as talked about as gas mileage, there are bound to be some myths and misconceptions out there. We are here to debunk those. Get the facts below.
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3 misconceptions about your gas mileage
Manual transmissions are more efficient
This used to be the case, but it’s pretty much a wash now. Modern technologies have made it possible for automatic transmissions to contribute to the same gas mileage ratings as manual ones. And newly designed continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) are doing their part to help your fuel economy as well.
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Only small vehicles have good fuel economies
Again, thanks to modern technology, larger vehicles can be just as efficient as compact cars. Hybrid and direct injection engines have paved the way for larger vehicles to be as good on gas as their smaller counterparts. For example, the Kia Niro crossover SUV can average up to 50(!) highway mpg. As a matter of fact, among models out for 2019, half of the most efficient vehicles are either midsize or large cars.
Starting your engine uses more gas than idling
A man filling fuel at a gas station
Some people are worried to start their car if they know they’re low on gas. Starting your engine actually doesn’t use a significant amount of fuel, but letting your engine idle does. Extended idling is about the least efficient thing that can happen to your engine. Think about it; letting your engine use gas while it doesn’t go anywhere is as counterproductive as it gets.
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