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Learn the energy output and efficiency of gasoline, gasohol (10% methanol), and methanol based on BTUs per gallon and miles per gallon data. Compare the energy content and performance of each fuel type.
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Gasoline BTU's/Gal Methanol 116,86057,100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 90% Gasoline 10% Methanol 105,1755,710 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gasohol (10% methanol) 110,885
Gasohol (10% methanol) 110,885 BTU’s Gallon 1 Gallon 10% Methanol - Gasoline Mixture has 94.9% Energy of 1 Gallon of Gasoline
(Miles/Gallon) Gasoline Gasohol Methanol • 25 23.7 12.2 • 30 28.5 14.7 • 20 19.0 9.8 • 15 14.2 7.3
(Miles/Gallon) Gasoline Gasohol Methanol • 1.299 1.233 0.635 • 1.199 1.138 .586 • 1.099 1.049 .537 • 0.999 .948 .488