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How many gallons of gas does a car hold?

I’d like to keep my car as full of gas as possible, but I’m also trying to put together a budget. On average, what’s the standard number of gallons of gas for a car to hold?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Some cars will hold more gas than others, so the answer depends on the kind of car you drive.
Small cars typically have tanks that hold about 12 gallons of gas, while larger cars can hold as much as 15 gallons or more. If you really want to know how much you’ll be spending on gas, it might be easier to
track your gas mileage
for a few weeks and start budgeting from there.
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