Does a Supercharged Engine Get Better Fuel Mileage?
A supercharger sends compressed air into the combustion chamber to maximize the fuel burn and enable a greater consumption of fuel for a given size of engine. While burning more fuel can hardly be considered good for fuel economy, the supercharger does enable larger vehicles to be powered by small motors, and the weight savings is significant. There are additional positive effects of a supercharger on fuel economy, and supercharged cars can be very enjoyable to drive, making them a fine alternative to consider when comparing vehicles.
