Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) is the standard fuel efficiency unit in most countries, especially in Europe. It measures how many liters of fuel a car uses to travel 100 kilometers. A typical compact car averages 5–7 L/100km, while SUVs usually range between 8–12 L/100km. This unit is especially useful when comparing electric or hybrid cars. Liters per 100 miles (L/100mi) combines metric fuel measurement with imperial distance. It shows how many liters of fuel a car uses to travel 100 miles. For example, a car that consumes 6 L/100mi is roughly equivalent to 39 mpg US. This unit is handy when comparing European or Asian import cars in North America.
To convert between Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) and Liters per 100 Miles (L/100mi), use the following formulas:
1 Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) = 1.609344 Liters per 100 Miles (L/100mi)
1 Liters per 100 Miles (L/100mi) = 0.621371192237334 Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km)
5 L/100km = 5 * 1.609344 L/100mi = 8.04672 L/100mi
6 L/100km = 6 * 1.609344 L/100mi = 9.656064 L/100mi
7 L/100km = 7 * 1.609344 L/100mi = 11.265408 L/100mi
10 L/100km = 10 * 1.609344 L/100mi = 16.09344 L/100mi
15 L/100km = 15 * 1.609344 L/100mi = 24.14016 L/100mi
| Liters per 100 Kilometers (L/100km) | Liters per 100 Miles (L/100mi) |
|---|---|
| 3 L/100km | 4.828032 L/100mi |
| 12 L/100km | 19.312128 L/100mi |
| 16 L/100km | 25.749504 L/100mi |
| 23 L/100km | 37.014912 L/100mi |
| 45 L/100km | 72.42048 L/100mi |
| 80 L/100km | 128.74752 L/100mi |