noun phrase · neutral
fuel consumption
/ˈfjuːəl kənˈsʌmpʃən/FUEL con·SUMP·tion
the amount of fuel a vehicle uses, usually measured per distance
Examples
“New models offer better fuel consumption than older ones.”
“Drivers can reduce fuel consumption by maintaining steady speeds.”
“Fuel consumption is often measured in litres per 100 kilometres.”
Band 8 sentence
“Manufacturers focus on reducing fuel consumption to meet stricter environmental and economic standards.”
Collocations
- reduce fuel consumption
- fuel consumption rate
Word family
Common mistakes
This car has lower fuel consume.→This car has lower fuel consumption.
Many fuel consumption is bad.→High fuel consumption is bad / The car has high fuel consumption.
Say it for a higher band
5uses less petrol→6gas mileage→7+fuel consumption
Synonyms
gas mileage
Easily confused
fuel efficiency
“The car's fuel efficiency is 20 km per litre.”
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