Data Included in the Light-Duty Vehicles Download
The following data fields are provided in the downloadable files for light-duty vehicles.
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle ID |
Type: integer
|
A unique identifier for this specific vehicle. |
| Fuel ID |
Type: integer
|
An identifier for a specific vehicle fuel or technology type. See "Fuel" field below. |
| Fuel Configuration ID |
Type: integer
|
An identifier for the vehicle's fuel configuration. See "Fuel Configuration Name" field below. |
| Manufacturer ID |
Type: integer
|
An identifier for the vehicle's manufacturer. See "Manufacturer" field below. |
| Category ID |
Type: integer
|
An identifier for the vehicle's category (e.g., Sedan, Van). See "Category" field below. |
| Model |
Type: string
|
The vehicle's model name. |
| Model Year |
Type: string
|
The vehicle's model year. |
| Alternative Fuel Economy City |
Type: integer
|
For an alternative fuel (e.g., E85, electricity), the vehicle's fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG) or miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (MPGe), under city driving conditions, as determined by the EPA. |
| Alternative Fuel Economy Highway |
Type: integer
|
For an alternative fuel (e.g., E85, electricity), the vehicle's fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG) or miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (MPGe), under highway driving conditions, as determined by the EPA. |
| Alternative Fuel Economy Combined |
Type: integer
|
For an alternative fuel (e.g., E85, electricity), the vehicle's fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG) or miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (MPGe), under a combination of city and highway driving conditions, as determined by the EPA. |
| Conventional Fuel Economy City |
Type: integer
|
For a conventional fuel (e.g., gasoline, diesel fuel), the vehicle's fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG) under city driving conditions, as determined by the EPA. |
| Conventional Fuel Economy Highway |
Type: integer
|
For a conventional fuel (e.g., gasoline, diesel fuel), the vehicle's fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG) under highway driving conditions, as determined by the EPA. |
| Conventional Fuel Economy Combined |
Type: integer
|
For a conventional fuel (e.g., gasoline, diesel fuel), the vehicle's fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG) under a combination of city and highway driving conditions, as determined by the EPA. |
| Transmission Type |
Type: string
|
The type of transmission (e.g., manual or automatic) in the vehicle. |
| Engine Type |
Type: string
|
The type of engine (e.g., compression or spark ignition [CI or SI] or electric motor) in the vehicle. |
| Engine Size |
Type: string
|
The vehicle engine size in liters (L) or kilowatts (kW). |
| Engine Cylinder Count |
Type: integer
|
The number of cylinders, if the vehicle has an internal combustion engine. |
| Engine Description |
Type: string
|
A basic description of the vehicle's engine or power source. |
| Manufacturer |
Type: string
|
The vehicle's manufacturer. |
| Manufacturer URL |
Type: string
|
The website address of the vehicle's manufacturer. |
| Category |
Type: string
|
The type of vehicle. |
| Fuel Code |
Type: string
|
A code identifying the vehicle's fuel or technology type. See "Fuel" field below. |
| Fuel |
Type: string
|
The vehicle's fuel or technology type. |
| Fuel Configuration Name |
Type: string
|
The vehicle's fuel/technology configuration. |
| Electric-Only Range |
Type: integer
|
The electric range of the vehicle in miles, if applicable. |
| Total Range |
Type: integer
|
The total range of the vehicle in miles. |
| PHEV Type |
Type: string
|
For plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, denotes whether the configuration is blended or non-blended. |
| Notes |
Type: string
|
Additional information about this vehicle. |