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VocabJLPT N1

fuel consumption

Noun

Definitions

1. fuel consumption
2. gas mileage
3. Fuel economy in automobiles

This noun refers to fuel efficiency, typically describing how far a vehicle can travel per unit of fuel. It is frequently used when talking about cars, with phrases like "fuel economy is good" or "fuel economy is poor."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, the fuel economy is that different over the same distance?!

Sentence 2

I bought it because I heard the fuel economy was good, but in reality it's kind of meh.

Sentence 3

Ugh, gas is so expensive — I really want a more fuel-efficient car!

Sentence 4

Our model prioritizes real-world fuel economy in actual driving conditions.

Sentence 5

See, I told you — overloading the car kills the fuel economy!