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