However, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the United States in 2012 was approximately 23.8 miles per gallon (MPG). This figure represents the average for all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans.
Note that the actual fuel efficiency of a particular car may differ from the EPA's estimates due to factors such as driving conditions, traffic patterns, and individual driving habits.