In theory fuel economy misrepresentation in Toronto airport limousine is actionable, but no successful consumer lawsuit has been reported in Canada. Most people simply live with the fact that they were fooled.
And that’s understandable. Although good fuel economy is important, it’s hardly worth a harsh ride, excessive highway noise, side-wind buffeting, anemic acceleration, and a cramped interior. You may end up with much worse gas mileage than advertised and a vehicle that’s underpowered for your needs.
If you never quite got the hang of metric fuel economy measurements, use this fuel conversion table to establish how many miles to a gallon of gas your vehicle provides.
Finally, let’s not leave the subject of fuel economy fantasies without mentioning the Pogue Carburetor, Canada’s own fuel economy urban legend.
In 1935, Canadian inventor Charles Nelson Pogue tried to patent a "miracle" carburetor that he said produced fuel economy in the range of 200-plus mpg (1.17L/100 km). This claim was supported in the May 1936 issue of Canadian Automotive Trade magazine, which reported that a 1,879- mile (3,000 km) trip used only 14.5 gallons (55L) of fuel. Pogue later denied the story.
