Transcription of 2021 Fuel Economy Guide
1 USING THE fuel Economy Guide . The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Your fuel Economy Will Vary Department of Energy (DOE) produce the fuel EPA's fuel Economy values are good estimates of Economy Guide to help car buyers choose the most the fuel Economy a typical driver will achieve under fuel -e cient vehicle that meets their needs. The Guide average driving conditions and provide a good is available on the Web at basis to compare one vehicle to another. Still, your fuel Economy may be slightly higher or lower than fuel Economy Estimates EPA's estimates. fuel Economy varies, sometimes The purpose of EPA's fuel Economy estimates is to signi cantly, based on driving conditions, driving style, provide a reliable basis for comparing vehicles.
2 And other factors. To ensure that estimates are consistent across Most vehicles in this Guide (other than plug-in hybrids) di erent makes and models, the EPA estimates have three fuel Economy estimates: are based on a standardized, repeatable testing procedure. These tests model an "average" driver's A "city" estimate that represents urban driving, in which a vehicle is started in the morning (after being environment and behavior based on real-world parked all night) and driven in stop-and-go tra c conditions, such as stop-and-go tra c. However, it is impossible for a single test to A "highway" estimate that represents a mixture of predict fuel Economy precisely for all drivers in all CONTENTS rural and interstate highway driving in a warmed-up environments.
3 For example, the following factors can i Using the fuel Economy Guide vehicle, typical of longer trips in free- owing tra c lower your vehicle's fuel Economy : 1 How the Guide is Organized Aggressive driving (speeding and hard acceleration A "combined" estimate that represents a and hard braking). 1 Why Some Vehicles Are Not combination of city driving (55%) and highway Listed driving (45%) Excessive idling, accelerating, and braking in stop- 1 Vehicle Classes Used in this and-go tra c Guide Estimates for all vehicles are based on laboratory Cold weather (engines are more e cient when 2 Understanding the Guide testing under standardized conditions to allow for fair warmed up).
4 The impact is greater for short trips. Listings comparisons. 3 Tax Incentives and Disincentives Driving with a heavy load or with the air conditioner Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs), which can use gasoline running 3 fuel Economy Saves You Money and E85, have estimates for both fuels. Plug-in hybrid 4 Fueling Options Improperly tuned engine or under-in ated tires electric vehicles (PHEVs) have estimates for (1) electric- 5 Alternative Fueling Station only or blended electric and gasoline operation and Driving on mountainous or hilly terrain Locator (2) gasoline-only operation. PHEVs are discussed in High-performance or snow tires 6 Improve Your fuel Economy more detail on page 43.
5 For answers to frequently asked questions about fuel Economy estimates, visit Use of remote starters 7 Advanced Vehicle Technologies 8 Annual fuel Cost Ranges for In addition, small variations in vehicle manufacturing Vehicle Classes can cause fuel Economy variations in the same make Annual fuel Cost Estimates 9 Most E cient Vehicles and model, and some vehicles don't attain maximum This Guide provides annual fuel cost estimates, 10 2021 Model Year Vehicles fuel Economy until they are "broken in" (around 3,000 . rounded to the nearest $50, for each vehicle. The 5,000 miles). 37 Diesel Vehicles estimates are based on the assumptions that you travel 15,000 miles per year (55% under city driving With fuel -e cient driving techniques, drivers may also 39 All-Electric Vehicles conditions and 45% under highway conditions) and achieve better fuel Economy than the EPA estimates.
6 42 fuel Cell Vehicles that fuel costs $ for regular unleaded See "Improve Your fuel Economy " on page 6 for tips 43 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles gasoline, $ for mid-grade unleaded on maximizing your fuel Economy . 49 ethanol Flexible fuel Vehicles gasoline, and $ for premium. Cost-per- The EPA ratings are a useful tool for comparing gallon assumptions for vehicles that use other fuel vehicles because they are always done in precisely types are discussed at the beginning of those vehicle the same way under the same set of conditions. sections. However, they may not accurately predict the fuel Economy you will get. This is also true for annual fuel Visit to personalize fuel costs based cost estimates.
7 For more information on fuel Economy on current fuel prices and your driving habits. ratings and factors that a ect fuel Economy , visit i HOW THE Guide IS ORGANIZED WHY SOME VEHICLES ARE NOT LISTED. fuel Economy estimates for all vehicles begin with the "2021 Model Light-duty fuel Economy regulations do not apply to Year Vehicles" section on page 10. Vehicles are organized by EPA Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and passenger vans with a gross vehicle vehicle class and, for trucks and vans, drive type (two- or four-wheel weight rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds GVWR is the drive). vehicle weight plus carrying capacity Additional sections are dedicated to speci c vehicle technology or fuel Other vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500 pounds or more or a curb types for consumers looking for advanced vehicles or alternatives to weight over 6,000 pounds gasoline vehicles diesels, plug-in hybrids, all-electric vehicles, ex- fuel vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles.
8 Therefore, manufacturers do not have to estimate their fuel Economy , and fuel Economy labels are not posted on their windows. Also, fuel Economy information on some vehicles was not available in time to be included in this Guide . More up-to-date information can be found at VEHICLE CLASSES USED IN THIS Guide . CARS TRUCKS. Passenger & Cargo Volume Gross Vehicle Weight Rating*. Class (cu. ft.) Class (pounds). TWO-SEATER CARS Any PICKUP TRUCKS. SEDANS Small Under 6,000. Minicompact Under 85 Standard 6,000 to 8,500. Subcompact 85 to 99 VANS. Compact 100 to 109 Passenger Under 10,000. Midsize 110 to 119 Cargo Under 8,500. Large 120 or more MINIVANS Under 8,500.
9 STATION WAGONS SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. Small Under 130 Small Under 6,000. Midsize 130 to 159 Standard 6,000 to 9,999. Large 160 or more SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES Under 8,5000. *Gross vehicle weight rating is vehicle weight plus carrying capacity. fuel Economy Guide 2021 1. UNDERSTANDING THE Guide LISTINGS. We hope you nd the fuel Economy Guide easy to use! fuel Economy Each vehicle listing includes a greenhouse gas (GHG) rating on a scale and annual fuel cost data are organized by vehicle class (see page 1 for of 1 (worst) to 10 (best). This rating is a comparison of the tailpipe GHG. a list of classes). Within each class, vehicles are listed alphabetically by emissions of the vehicle to those of other vehicles of the same model manufacturer and model.
10 Year. Vehicle models with di erent features, such as engine size or Highway vehicles account for about 24% ( billion tons) of greenhouse gas emissions each year. The average recent-model transmission type, are listed separately. Engine and transmission vehicle causes the release of 6 to 9 tons of GHGs each year. Switching attributes are shown in the rst column under the model name. from a vehicle that gets 20 miles per gallon (MPG) to one that gets 25. Additional attributes needed to distinguish among vehicles ( , MPG can reduce GHG emissions by tons per year. fuel type or suggested fuel grade) are listed in the Notes column. A Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions legend for abbreviations is provided on page 10.