I’m curious as to why small crossovers have tiny fuel tanks. I’ve seen the Buick Envista and that vehicle is plenty big enough to accomodate a 15-16 gallon tank to enable it to go at least 600 miles if not more at the 32mpg interstate rating. Why do automakers keep putting 11-13 gallon tanks in vehicles that only allow it to go around 300 miles on a tank. Wouldn’t the bigger fuel tank be the better and more sensible option?
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Do you really drive 600 miles on road trips without stopping? Often enough that it would influence your choice of vehicle?
A larger gas tank would probably depress gas mileage, due to more weight being carried around, and take up cargo room.
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