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Real world mpg
- Thread starter l1tech
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I don’t see how some of you are averaging over 19 mpg with some “spirited” driving mixed in. I hardly ever get on it with the right foot. I do occasionally but mostly just smooth driving and I average only 16.5 on 93 octane. Either you guys drive like a granny or I have a gas guzzling ST from the factory. Or maybe my smooth driving is heavier on the peddle than I think.
All kinds of things effect fuel economy. Do you carry a lot of extra weight? Stop and go versus uncongested freeway, cruising speed (80 mph versus 70 mph), unnecessary braking (tailgating), coasting to an upcoming stop versus heavy braking, tire type, size, and weight, fuel quality (contains ethanol or not), driving surface (gravel, concrete, asphalt), etc. Any of these conditions could make a significant difference in your vehicles fuel consumption. Speed could make a difference in excess of 10%.
Sorry about that. I hit reply too soon…I drive alone mostly. I’m about half highway. Half city. I use 93 octane with ethanol. I don’t carry any added weight in the car. I drive about 75 to 80 on the highway. In the city I’m always speed limit to maybe 5mph over. I try to take off smoothly and not get on it most of the time. But occasionally I will get into it. I live in Florida. So it’s flat terrain here. Been in the 70s mostly during the days. The hand calculator is pretty close to what the car says. But, it is what it is. Love the car. Fun to drive.
