der Benzinverbrauch
Translation
fuel consumption, petrol consumption, mileage
Examples
Der Benzinverbrauch dieses Autos ist sehr hoch.
The fuel consumption of this car is very high.
Wir müssen den Benzinverbrauch reduzieren.
We have to reduce our petrol consumption.
Grammar Patterns
((the fuel consumption)) ((of sth.)) is high/low The fuel consumption of my car is low.
to reduce/lower ((the fuel consumption)) One should lower the fuel consumption.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spritverbrauch, Kraftstoffverbrauch; Antonyms: Benzineinsparung (fuel saving)
Etymology
Composed of 'Benzin' (petrol) and 'Verbrauch' (consumption).
Memory Tips
Think of a car 'using up' (verbrauchen) 'petrol' (Benzin).