Liters per 100km to Miles per Gallon Converter (L/100km to MPG)
Convert liters per 100km to miles per gallon (L/100km to MPG). See results in US MPG, UK MPG, and km/L. Essential for comparing international car reviews and renting abroad.
FUEL ECONOMY IN US MPG
29.4 mpg
UK MPG
35.3 mpg (imp)
KM PER LITER
12.5 km/L
EFFICIENCY
π‘ Average
FORMULA
235.215Γ·8
L/100km to MPG β Quick Reference
| L/100km | US MPG | km/L | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L/100km | 78.4 mpg | 33.3 km/L | Electric/hybrid (best) |
| 4 L/100km | 58.8 mpg | 25.0 km/L | Hybrid sedan |
| 5 L/100km | 47.0 mpg | 20.0 km/L | Efficient compact |
| 6 L/100km | 39.2 mpg | 16.7 km/L | Midsize sedan |
| 7 L/100km | 33.6 mpg | 14.3 km/L | Standard sedan |
| 8 L/100km | 29.4 mpg | 12.5 km/L | Crossover / SUV |
| 10 L/100km | 23.5 mpg | 10.0 km/L | Midsize SUV |
| 12 L/100km | 19.6 mpg | 8.3 km/L | Full-size SUV |
| 15 L/100km | 15.7 mpg | 6.7 km/L | Pickup truck |
| 20 L/100km | 11.8 mpg | 5.0 km/L | Heavy-duty truck |
How to Convert L/100km to MPG
This is a division, not multiplication (because L/100km and MPG are inversely related):
Example: 8 L/100km (midsize SUV)
= 235.215 Γ· 8 = 29.4 mpg
Example: 5 L/100km (compact car)
= 235.215 Γ· 5 = 47.0 mpg
Example: 12 L/100km (full-size truck)
= 235.215 Γ· 12 = 19.6 mpg
Why divide? L/100km measures fuel used (lower = better), while MPG measures distance traveled (higher = better). They're inverse relationships, so you divide rather than multiply.
L/100km to MPG β Conversion Chart
| L/100km | US MPG | UK MPG | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L/100km | 78.4 mpg | 94.2 mpg | Hybrid / plug-in hybrid |
| 4 L/100km | 58.8 mpg | 70.6 mpg | Hybrid sedan |
| 5 L/100km | 47.0 mpg | 56.5 mpg | Efficient compact car |
| 6 L/100km | 39.2 mpg | 47.1 mpg | Midsize sedan |
| 7 L/100km | 33.6 mpg | 40.4 mpg | Standard sedan / compact SUV |
| 8 L/100km | 29.4 mpg | 35.3 mpg | Crossover / small SUV |
| 10 L/100km | 23.5 mpg | 28.2 mpg | Midsize SUV / V6 |
| 12 L/100km | 19.6 mpg | 23.5 mpg | Full-size SUV / pickup |
| 15 L/100km | 15.7 mpg | 18.8 mpg | Heavy-duty truck |
| 20 L/100km | 11.8 mpg | 14.1 mpg | RV / large work truck |
Popular US Cars β Both Units
| Vehicle (2024) | L/100km | US MPG (combined) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 4.4 | 53 mpg | Hybrid |
| Honda Civic | 6.7 | 35 mpg | Sedan |
| Toyota Camry | 7.1 | 33 mpg | Sedan |
| Toyota RAV4 | 7.8 | 30 mpg | Compact SUV |
| Honda CR-V | 8.1 | 29 mpg | Compact SUV |
| Ford Explorer | 9.8 | 24 mpg | Midsize SUV |
| Ford F-150 | 11.2 | 21 mpg | Pickup truck |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 12.4 | 19 mpg | Full-size SUV |
US MPG vs UK MPG β Why the Numbers Differ
| Feature | US MPG | UK MPG (Imperial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gallon size | 3.785 liters | 4.546 liters |
| Result for same car | Lower number | ~20% higher number |
| Formula from L/100km | 235.215 Γ· L/100km | 282.481 Γ· L/100km |
| Example: 8 L/100km | 29.4 mpg | 35.3 mpg |
Always check which gallon! A car rated at "40 mpg" in the UK is only about 33 mpg in the US. British gallons are 20% larger than American gallons.
Renting a Car Abroad β Quick Guide
| Their Rating | Your MPG | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 4 L/100km | 59 mpg | Excellent β small European diesel/hybrid |
| 6 L/100km | 39 mpg | Good β European compact |
| 8 L/100km | 29 mpg | Average β midsize car |
| 10 L/100km | 24 mpg | Below average β larger car or van |
| 12+ L/100km | <20 mpg | Gas guzzler β SUV or minibus |
What Is L/100km?
Liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km) measures fuel consumption β how many liters of fuel a vehicle uses to travel 100 km. Lower = better. It's used in Europe, Canada, Australia, and most of the world. Unlike MPG, it measures consumption not efficiency, so the scale goes in the opposite direction.
What Is Miles per Gallon (MPG)?
Miles per gallon (MPG) measures fuel efficiency β how far a vehicle travels on one gallon of fuel. Higher = better. It's used in the US and UK (but with different gallon sizes). The US EPA rates all new cars sold in America in MPG.