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Originally Posted by offroad1994
again going back to the math of MPG ---
I am wondering as another post above says, why do we look at MPG, instead of gallons per 100 miles? Maybe we should consider gallons per 100 miles - per weight of vehicle? Since a motorcycle or a moped can get 70 to 100 MPG typical. Or maybe we should all look at gallons per 100 miles - per cargo space of vehicle?
Thoughts? A diesel TDI VW is a light weight high MPG vehicle, versus heavier Toyota Prius technology.
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MPG or Gal/100mi per person would be more useful. The weight of a motorcycle vs. a suburban is irrelevant if each is only carrying one person, because, in effect, that person is consuming the fuel. On the other hand, a very large SUV with a full load of passengers is relatively efficient. 14mpg with seven people becomes 98mpg per person, thus making a 70mpg bike not sound so good.
Correct me if my math is screwy, of course.