Ford Fiesta: 40 mpg Hwy

[birdman]

I believe European miles or gallons are calibrated differently giving the illusion that their cars are more efficient than ones sold in the US.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by birdman

I believe European miles or gallons are calibrated differently giving the illusion that their cars are more efficient than ones sold in the US.

One imperial gallon is approximately equal to 1.201 U.S. gallons. Canada, Great Britain, ect. use imperial gallons thus making the "MPG" figures significantly higher even when comparing identical cars.

Also, the USA's EPA provides estimates only good for the US market. Other countries produce their own estimates which vary due to different testing techniques.

Birdman, are you wondering if the Fiesta's 40 MPG figure is the European figure? It's not, that is the official EPA estimate for America - the same testing that gave the Yaris a 35 MPG highway figure.