In the UK , a gallon of gas can easily come to around $ 10 , says writer , compared to around $ 4 in the U.S. Foxall : High price of fuel impacts the type of cars that Europeans drive . Today 's small cars are big in benefits . Europeans now discuss their motors in terms of miles per gallon , says writer , rather than miles per hour . Writer : The average American car is about 25 mpg ( miles per gallon ), but European vehicles are much more efficient and have better mileage ratings.
In the UK , a gallon of gas can easily come to around $ 10 , says writer , compared to around $ 4 in the U.S. Foxall : High price of fuel impacts the type of cars that Europeans drive . Europeans now discuss their motors in terms of miles per gallon , says writer , rather than miles per hour . Writer : The average American car is about 25 mpg ( miles per gallon ), but European vehicles are much more efficient and have better mileage ratings.