Calculate Fuel Consumption for Cars: Tips & Advice

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To calculate fuel consumption for a car, fill the tank, reset the trip odometer, drive until refueling, and then divide the mileage by the gallons used. For a physics engine in a car game, fuel consumption can be estimated based on engine details and horsepower, as fuel efficiency is often related to power output. The torque curve can also provide insights into how engine performance affects fuel usage. Understanding these relationships can help in creating a more accurate simulation. Accurate calculations will enhance the realism of the game.
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Hi,

Does anybody know how to calculate the fuel consumption of a car?

Any help would be great

Thanks
Alex
 
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alex6192 said:
Hi,

Does anybody know how to calculate the fuel consumption of a car?

Any help would be great

Thanks
Alex


If you're talking about gas mileage...

Fill your car up. Reset the trip odometer. Drive until you need gas again without putting any additional gas to top off the tank. Fill up again, noting how many gallons it takes to fill up. Write down the mileage on the trip odometer. Divide odometer's reading by gallons of gas to get Gas mileage
 
thanks for your help but I need a calculation to work it out. I am writing physics engine for a car game so I have all the engine details and its torque curve. I read that fule consumption has a direct relation with how much horse power the engine is producing.

With these engine details can I calculate its fuel consumption?

Any help would be great

Thanks
alex
 

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