Trip Computer
The trip computer shows data like average consumption, range and travel time.
What is Trip Computer?
It uses data from engine and sensors. Values can be reset. Some store long-term data. Many cars have two trip memories, for example one for a single journey and one long-term that resets automatically after a longer stop. Outside temperature, average speed and driving time are also commonly shown. Some cars send trip data to a smartphone app.
How it works
The display calculates values from fuel quantity and distance.
Why it matters for your car
Displayed consumption may differ slightly from reality. Compare with fill-up calculations.
Other terms
- Anti-corrosion Warranty (Perforation Warranty)
- Blower Resistor (Fan Speed Resistor)
- Brake Booster
- Driving In Fog
- Dual Injection (Port And Direct)
- Dyno Test (Dynamometer)
- Engine Speed (Rpm)
- GPS Tracker (Vehicle Tracking)
- Limited-slip Differential (LSD)
- Paint Sealant
- Power Tailgate (Electric Boot Lid)
- Rim Width
- Small Overlap Crash Test
- Thermistor (Temperature Sensor)
- Torque Wrench
- Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO)
- Transfer Case
- Tyre Pressure Placard
- Valve Seat Recession
- Vapour Lock