Nomen

der Benzinverbrauch

fuel consumption, petrol consumption, mileage

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.

((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.

Synonyms: Spritverbrauch, Kraftstoffverbrauch; Antonyms: Benzineinsparung (fuel saving)

Composed of 'Benzin' (petrol) and 'Verbrauch' (consumption).

Think of a car 'using up' (verbrauchen) 'petrol' (Benzin).

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