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Fuel calculator

cost, range and fuel comparison

Find out whether gasoline or ethanol is the better deal, calculate the cost of a trip, and estimate your car's range. The comparison uses the 70% efficiency rule with real pump prices and actual vehicle consumption.

How to use

  1. 1In 'Trip cost', enter the distance, average fuel efficiency (km/l), and fuel price to estimate how much you'll spend.
  2. 2In 'Gas or ethanol', type the price of both fuels at the pump to find out which one pays off.
  3. 3In 'Tank range', enter the tank capacity and average efficiency to estimate how far you can go on a full tank.
  4. 4Select the matching currency (Real, Dollar, or Euro) in each calculator.

Practical examples

400 km trip with 12 km/l efficiency

With fuel at $6.00 per liter, the estimated trip cost is about $200.

Ethanol at $4.10 and gas at $6.20

The ratio is about 0.66 (66%) — below 70%, so ethanol is the better deal in this scenario.

50-liter tank with 12 km/l efficiency

The estimated range on a full tank is about 600 km.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if ethanol or gasoline is better value?

Divide the ethanol price by the gasoline price. If the result is less than 0.70 (70%), ethanol is the better choice. Our calculator does this automatically.

How do I calculate how much I'll spend on a trip?

Enter the total distance, your car's average fuel efficiency (km/l or mpg), and the fuel price. The result appears in your chosen currency.

What is vehicle range?

Range is the distance a car can travel on a full tank of fuel. It varies based on the vehicle model and driving conditions.

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