mpg
abbreviationUK /ˌem piː ˈdʒiː/
US /ˌem piː ˈdʒiː/
MPG tells how far a car can go on one gallon of gas.
This small car gets 40 mpg on the highway.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Miles per gallon, used to compare how much gas different vehicles use.
The truck's mpg is lower than the hybrid's.
3. A measure car makers print on stickers to help buyers choose a car.
The sticker said 32 mpg in the city.
4. An informal way to talk about saving money on gas.
Better mpg means fewer trips to the gas station.