SUV popularity means new car buyers get the same miles to the gallon on average as 20 years ago
Market analysis has revealed that the average miles per gallon (mpg) figure for a new petrol car today is 47mpg - the same as it was in 2006.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Market analysis has revealed that the average miles per gallon (mpg) figure for a new petrol car today is 47mpg - the same as it was in 2006.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 11, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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- Source published: Jun 11, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC
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