how to interpret Fuel Calculator

How to interpret Fuel Calculator for compare car cost per kilometer

CalculaTudo: Learn how to read the output of Fuel Calculator for compare car cost per kilometer without treating an estimate as a final figure.

How to use Fuel Calculator for compare car cost per kilometer

It makes it easier to review whether a fuel change actually reduces the cost per km.

Review Gasoline price (R$/L), Ethanol price (R$/L) and Gasoline consumption (km/L) before comparing scenarios with the calculator.
Use the estimated cost of each fuel as the primary reading for the route entered.
Apply the 70% rule without adjusting the car's actual consumption.

decide between ethanol and gasoline at the station

Compare ethanol and gasoline and estimate the fuel cost of a trip. Useful for making decisions at the gas station, planning a short trip and comparing the cost per kilometer with the vehicle's actual consumption.

Recommended inputs: Gasoline: R$6.00/L, Ethanol: R$ 4.00/L, Gasoline consumption: 12 km/L, Ethanol consumption: 8 km/L and Distance: 120 km

Expected reading: The panel shows the same estimated cost for both fuels in this scenario.

Although ethanol accounts for 66.67% of gasoline, reported consumption also needs to be included in the comparison.

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The interface explains that the 70% rule is a reference and that real consumption can change the choice.
The bill does not include tolls, parking, maintenance, tires or depreciation.

Frequently asked questions

Which inputs matter most in Fuel Calculator?

Defines the cost of the liter of gasoline used in the scenario. Defines the cost of a liter of ethanol to compare with gasoline.

How should I read the result for compare car cost per kilometer?

Use the estimated cost of each fuel as the primary reading for the route entered.

What is the most common mistake when using Fuel Calculator?

Apply the 70% rule without adjusting the car's actual consumption.

When should I validate the estimate with another source?

The bill does not include tolls, parking, maintenance, tires or depreciation.