Moped Vs. Average American Auto


Vehicle
 MPG
Miles yr.
 Gallons
Gas Cost*
 Yearly Fuel Cost
Average U.S Auto
17
 15,000
 882
 $4.45
 $3,184
Average    Moped
 90
 15,000
 167
 $4.45
 $741

Riding a moped exclusively as you can see can save a lot of money over the course of a year. The savings are quiet significant at $3,184 not including the savings on lower insurance premiums, registration fees, and maintenance costs.

For those choosing to replace half of their car driving miles with a moped the savings is still quiet significant at $1595 not including less car service and repair fees. This could pay back your initial cost for your moped in the first year or two. Thats pretty impressive!

Riding a moped for just one quarter of yearly miles driven would still save you about $800. For many families a moped as their only transport doesn't make sense, however having one just for the commute, short errands, and as a second transport can be a great solution for cutting back on gas prices. A good question to ask yourself is how often do you drive your car with a passenger? and could some trips be replaced with an efficient moped, that always gets a choice parking place?

*Gas prices in chart are from northern california in July 2008. Prices will vary in your locality and in upcoming months.