der Kraftstoffverbrauch
Translation
fuel consumption, fuel economy, gas mileage
Examples
Der Kraftstoffverbrauch dieses Autos ist sehr niedrig.
This car's fuel consumption is very low.
Wir müssen den Kraftstoffverbrauch reduzieren.
We have to reduce fuel consumption.
Grammar Patterns
to lower/reduce fuel consumption Wir müssen den Kraftstoffverbrauch reduzieren.
Similar Words
Energieverbrauch (energy consumption), Benzinverbrauch (gasoline consumption)
Etymology
A compound of 'Kraftstoff' (fuel) and 'Verbrauch' (consumption), from the verb 'verbrauchen' (to consume).
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'fuel' (Kraftstoff) + 'consumption' (Verbrauch) to remember its meaning.