Drivers Say Fuel Economy Better Than EPA Ratings; Discrepancies Matter, Though

EPA gas-mileage label (window sticker), design used starting in model year 2013

When it comes to fuel economy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings printed on window stickers are the holy writ for U.S. new-car buyers. But those ratings come with the disclaimer “your mileage may vary” for a reason. The difference between EPA-rated fuel economy and the results from real-world driving can be significant. DON’T MISS… …read more