L/100km to MPG (US) Converter
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1 Liters per 100km = 235.2146 MPG (US)
Key Formulas
MPG (US) → Liters per 100km
L/100km = mpg × 235.215Liters per 100km → MPG (US)
mpg = L/100km × 235.215Km per Liter → MPG (US)
mpg = km/L × 2.35215MPG (US) → Km per Liter
km/L = mpg × 0.425144Formula
mpg = 235.214583 ÷ L/100kmEuropean and Australian car brochures, rental dashboards, and government fuel labels all express efficiency as litres consumed per 100 kilometres — a consumption metric where lower numbers mean better economy. When you want to relate that to the miles-per-gallon ratings on US EPA stickers or American automotive reviews, you divide a fixed constant by the L/100km value. The result surprises many people: a 5 L/100km car is an outstanding 47 mpg, while a 12 L/100km SUV is a thirsty 20 mpg.
Source: US EPA Fuel Economy Methodology
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Real-World Examples
Volkswagen Golf TDI European combined rating. In US terms this matches a strong hybrid, though it achieves it with a diesel engine.
6 L/100km = 39.2 mpg
Average European family sedan combined cycle. Equivalent to a Toyota Corolla on the US EPA combined test.
9 L/100km = 26.1 mpg
Mid-size European SUV figure. In the US this sits in the same bracket as a Ford Explorer or Jeep Grand Cherokee.
12 L/100km = 19.6 mpg
Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid WLTP combined figure. Plug-in hybrids often post sub-5 L/100km figures on European test cycles.
4.5 L/100km = 52.3 mpg