mpg

American

Or m.p.g.,

miles per gallon.

MPG ¹ British

abbreviation

main professional grade: the basic salary scale for classroom teachers

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mpg ² British

abbreviation

miles per gallon

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Twenty-five mpg, combined, in a small family SUV?

From The Wall Street Journal

As was the observed fuel economy, averaging around 14 mpg.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Crosstrek Wilderness—powered by a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed flat-four engine—posts an EPA rating of 26 mpg, combined.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Crosstrek—Subaru’s bestselling model in the U. S.—faces stiff competition in its division, notably the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, promising 42 mpg, combined.

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Most versions of Kia’s Niro Hybrid top 50 mpg.

From The Wall Street Journal

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