Will I burn more gas if I drive 60 mph at a distance of 25 miles or 45 mph at a distance of 30 miles?
2007-07-20 06:47:40 · 7 answers · asked by PRIB 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
60 is actually the best average speed. anything OVER that will decrease your mileage and anything under will as well.
2007-07-20 06:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kind of a wierd question because you sound like you have a choice in the distance which is typically not the case. However ...
I've always heard that 45 was the optimal speed. But anything over 60 MPH drastically decreases economy as shown in the article below. Given the slight differences typically found in fuel economy between 45 and 60 I would say you'll burn more gas on the longer distance.
2007-07-20 14:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by Merf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about averages, you need to view what the recommended fuel type is, the way you drive and how fast. If you have a lead foot as do I, then you are going to spend more at the pump. Taking care of your car and using the right oil for your driving habits will increase the gas milage you can expect. Using better spark plugs as well as replacing air filters with ones you can clean yourself will add to your milage as well. To answer your question then, no, you will not burn more at 60 because it's the optimum speed efficiency.
2007-07-20 13:57:01 · answer #3 · answered by ricrossfireclub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will burn more gas @ 60 mph over 25 miles. Your engine will have to work harder to maintain your mile a minute speed by keeping the 2000+ lb car in motion thus maintaining its kenetic energy. The engine will also turn more revolutions per minute...(RPM's) which displaces more air and fuel and therefore will be less efficiant.
2007-07-20 13:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by Gobyknows 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say the 30 miles at 45. At that speed the transmission may be shifting back and forth from overdrive.
Other than that it may be close. The highest mpg will be at the lowest speed that the transmission stays in overdrive. good luck.
2007-07-20 13:52:55 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of variables in this, but I agree, ususally the slowest that you can maintain overdrive is probably the most fuel efficient. Have fuel meter on mine and that works for me.
Good Luck
2007-07-20 13:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive gone125 and i havent burned a drop
2007-07-20 13:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by kelsey h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋