Fuel Consumption Converter
Convert between km/L, L/100km, MPG (US), and MPG (UK) for comparing vehicle fuel efficiency.
Convert Fuel Consumption
All Conversions
Litres/100 km (L/100km)
8.00
Kilometres/litre (km/L)
12.50
Miles per gallon US (MPG US)
29.40
Miles per gallon UK (MPG UK)
35.31
Extended
Vehicle Comparison & Cost per km
Common Nigerian vehicle fuel efficiency and cost-per-km calculator
Typical fuel consumption for common Nigerian vehicles
| Vehicle | L/100km | km/L | MPG (US) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla (2018) | 7.5 | 13.3 | 31.4 | City driving |
| Toyota Camry (2020) | 8.5 | 11.8 | 27.7 | Mixed driving |
| Honda Accord (2019) | 9 | 11.1 | 26.1 | City driving |
| Toyota Hilux (4WD) | 12 | 8.3 | 19.6 | Off-road/city mix |
| Toyota Prado/Landcruiser | 14.5 | 6.9 | 16.2 | Heavy SUV |
| Keke Napep (tricycle) | 3.5 | 28.6 | 67.2 | Very fuel efficient |
| Commercial bus (18-seater) | 16 | 6.3 | 14.7 | Danfo/minibus |
| Okada (125cc motorcycle) | 2.5 | 40.0 | 94.1 | Most efficient |
| Toyota Corolla (hybrid) | 4.5 | 22.2 | 52.3 | Hybrid fuel savings |
Professional
Trip Cost Planner & Annual Fuel Budget
Compare fuel costs for different vehicles over trips and annually
Compare trip fuel cost between two vehicles (e.g. Lagos to Abuja = 861 km)
Trip Cost Comparison (1,200 km)
Vehicle A fuel needed
96.00 L
Vehicle A trip cost
₦86,400
Vehicle B fuel needed
144.00 L
Vehicle B trip cost
₦129,600
Savings with Vehicle A
₦43,200
How to Use This Converter
Enter your vehicle's fuel consumption figure, select the unit shown in your car's manual or dashboard, and see all equivalent values. Nigerian drivers typically see fuel economy expressed as km/L (kilometres per litre), while imported cars from the US show MPG.
Note on L/100km vs. km/L
These are inverse of each other. Lower L/100km = better efficiency. Higher km/L = better efficiency.
10 L/100km10 km/L = 23.5 MPG (US)
8 L/100km12.5 km/L = 29.4 MPG (US)
6 L/100km16.7 km/L = 39.2 MPG (US)
FAQ
In Nigerian city driving (heavy Lagos traffic), most petrol cars achieve 7–10 km/L (10–14 L/100km). On highways: 11–14 km/L (7–9 L/100km). Toyota Corolla: ~11 km/L highway. Toyota Camry: ~10 km/L. Keke Napep (3-wheel) and small motorcycles achieve 25–35 km/L. Nigerian fuel economy is generally lower than manufacturer specifications due to traffic, road quality, and fuel quality.
Monthly cost = (Monthly km ÷ km/L) × fuel price per litre. Example: 1,500 km/month ÷ 10 km/L × ₦900/L = ₦135,000/month on fuel. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator for the full breakdown. Petrol in Nigeria is approximately ₦900/L (NNPCL regulated price as of 2024–2025, subject to change).
UK gallon (imperial) = 4.546 litres. US gallon = 3.785 litres. So 1 MPG (UK) = 1.201 MPG (US). A car showing 40 MPG (UK) = 33.3 MPG (US). This distinction matters when comparing specs of British-spec vs. American-spec vehicles — some Nigerians import from both markets.