Walking around with a prostate the size of a grapefruit must be fun. Still running at full capacity. > 1liter. Get checked from head to toe annually. All parts in good working order. Patience running clinically short.If you're of a certain age, you might look into getting checked out for BPH.
Why such small gas tanks in newer cars
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At least it makes EVs look like their range isn’t that bad.
Save space and save weight. most folks don't really go far enough that they need a car with a 30 gallon tank before they can hit a gas station. That 30 gallons is just extra weight you are carrying around instead of 12 to 15 gallons. less weight to lug around usually means better MPG also.
WIfe's NX has a 14.5 gal tank. With her driving, this means filling up every 250 miles or so. Kind of ridiculous. Her Q5 had a 20 gal tank.
My Crosstrek has a 16.6 gal tank which is ok.
My Crosstrek has a 16.6 gal tank which is ok.
At 66 Litres or 17.5 US gallons, I think my gas tank is too big. After 10 years ownership I've only ever brimmed it a couple of times because it will do 700 miles on a full tank which is not something I need. Extra weight makes little difference on the flat but there's no point in lugging unnecessary weight up hills even if it's only 3 or 4 % percent of the vehicle total. I generally half fill the tank which is plenty for most journeys.
This has been my only complaint about my CX-30. It has a 48L (12.7 US Gallon) fuel tank.
I believe the 2012 Mazda3 I had before had a 55L tank.
It's about a 100-150 mile range difference. With work days often 100+ miles, that a refuel about 1/3rd more often.
I believe the 2012 Mazda3 I had before had a 55L tank.
It's about a 100-150 mile range difference. With work days often 100+ miles, that a refuel about 1/3rd more often.
I've always seemed to notice they seem to size the tank for about 400 highway miles.
that's just been my observation on the cars my family and I have had.
that's just been my observation on the cars my family and I have had.
When my wife fills up her Toyota RAV4 she can't hardly believe how far it will go on so little gasoline. Way different than the Jeep GC we had previously. On the other hand my F-150 has the optional 36 gallon tank ouch! It seem for the most part a full tank of gas will get you about 375-450 miles whether it be a 20 gallon tank or a 12 gallon tank and yes, there are exceptions.
your math is off.. your entire fuel tank when full is about 3.3% vehicle weight so if you reduced it to half size you would only cut 1.7% weight vs now.
Also your geographic location probably influences your thinking.
European cars are usually made to have a range of 400-450 miles. Some cars are considered long distance vehicles and they have a longer range. For example, a Passat has a longer range than a Golf does.
AWD versions often have a slightly smaller tank than 2WD versions because the drivetrain eats space.
Tank size may also affect trunk space and the spare wheel option.
AWD versions often have a slightly smaller tank than 2WD versions because the drivetrain eats space.
Tank size may also affect trunk space and the spare wheel option.
It was great on our ‘11 Camry, gas tank sized for V6/auto but we had the I4/stick. 500+ range.
My TDi though was 700+. That was great when I was driving 500+ per week.
Stupid moronic, then they power multiply by not charging back to 100% as soon as possible.
2008 Subaru Outback 16.9 gallons but they don’t get great mileage: low 20’s.. Reserve light comes on at 10L (~2.5 gal) so you can go a long way on reserve.
Sprinter van ( diesel) has 26.7 gallon tank and we routinely go over 500 miles.
Sprinter van ( diesel) has 26.7 gallon tank and we routinely go over 500 miles.
My only question would be, you are mentioning "miles" in the EU, cars in the EU go by Kilometers did you do a conversion?
A KM is only .6 of 1 mile.
No, I mentioned miles right here in the US. I used miles just for your convenience. I usually type out both units but am too lazy today. I myself switch systems of units more often than most people wash their hands.
If he is in England. They invented "miles" I believe.
No he's not. The Romans invented the original mile or rather mille passus. Thousand paces. One pace equals two steps. That's what most treasure hunters don't know and why they can't find the pirate booty. Thousand paces was a little shorter than the English mile which was defined under QE 1 in the 16th century.
Yeah, he didnt mention where. England (the only country over there) uses (imperial) MPH on their roads and distance in miles but metric in much of everything else.
Many are also diesel too.. Im not doubting him, just many variables including types of cars and if all that is taken into consideration.
One thing for sure they all beat EV's
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see if this link works:
every fill-up I ever made, complete with mileage
https://www.spritmonitor.de/en/detail/1560000.html
