So Three-Cylinder Engines are Dogs, are They?
#136
This example is for a short trip though, have you sustained that mpg for a full tank or an average? Anyone could hyper mile a short distance and claim way higher than EPA estimates but that is completely misleading unless you can sustain that.
So in your case or Mike’s case would you be ok with EPA setting the mpg that way? I would bet most people wouldn’t.
So in your case or Mike’s case would you be ok with EPA setting the mpg that way? I would bet most people wouldn’t.
The fact that Stroock had to work that hard to get 55 MPH out of a Corolla LE underscores why 50 MPG or even 40 or 45 MPG in normal highway driving in an Encore GX is not possible.
#138
This example is for a short trip though, have you sustained that mpg for a full tank or an average? Anyone could hyper mile a short distance and claim way higher than EPA estimates but that is completely misleading unless you can sustain that.
So in your case or Mike’s case would you be ok with EPA setting the mpg that way? I would bet most people wouldn’t.
So in your case or Mike’s case would you be ok with EPA setting the mpg that way? I would bet most people wouldn’t.
in the case of the prius i think it actually could put up those sort of numbers for the entirety of the tank since there was no 'cheating' with that number like i did with the corolla, although that drive did involve tailgating a coach bus for a bit on the highway to make use of its slipstream lol
#139
And tailing the largest cars you can really close and messing with tire psi and always avoiding brakes as much as possible. I always try to see how high I can get MPG on at least one trip but I don't do things like cut AC and pump up the tires.......I can usually exceed epa but never by insane amounts
#140
And tailing the largest cars you can really close and messing with tire psi and always avoiding brakes as much as possible. I always try to see how high I can get MPG on at least one trip but I don't do things like cut AC and pump up the tires.......I can usually exceed epa but never by insane amounts
It was one tank of gas in the city in the LX after driving painfully slow where I was able to attain 14MPG, that's all the eeeeking I do lol. I enjoy the V8 so am stuck at....11-12. Just like this Yukon.
#142
Originally Posted by SW17LS
even 40 or 45 mpg in normal highway driving in an encore gx is not possible.
#146
Able
Here's my sticker, best I have ever gotten was 24.3 over 400 miles and that's within the range the EPA expects people to be able to get. There is no way I can get 37 and that's like you are claiming to be able to get 40+ somehow in an SUV that isn't even that great with aero etc vs a similar in a car like a sonic or something. If you have a diesel I could believe it
Here's my sticker, best I have ever gotten was 24.3 over 400 miles and that's within the range the EPA expects people to be able to get. There is no way I can get 37 and that's like you are claiming to be able to get 40+ somehow in an SUV that isn't even that great with aero etc vs a similar in a car like a sonic or something. If you have a diesel I could believe it
#147
Over performing by 67%? I have a hard time envisioning that.
Putting that Into perspective that means I would be getting 40 MPG highway in my S580. That would certainly be unlikely.
If it were possible to over perform the EPA estimates by 67% I would say the EPA estimates are absurdly wrong.
Putting that Into perspective that means I would be getting 40 MPG highway in my S580. That would certainly be unlikely.
If it were possible to over perform the EPA estimates by 67% I would say the EPA estimates are absurdly wrong.
#148
40 is apparently achievable in the base model with a little luck and dedicated hypermiling. I did find one 160-mile report from a hypermiler who hit 40.8 mpg in the 1.2L (137 hp) FWD-only Encore GX using DWL (Driving Without Load) and DWB (Driving Without Brakes) techniques, with a slight tailwind, maintaining a speed between 56 and 58 when not on a hill.
For a non-obsessive in the 1.3L (155 hp) AWD version just setting the cruise at 65-75 and driving? Not a chance in hell.
For a non-obsessive in the 1.3L (155 hp) AWD version just setting the cruise at 65-75 and driving? Not a chance in hell.
#149
40 is apparently achievable with a little luck and dedicated hypermiling. I did find one 160-mile report from a hypermiler who hit 40.8 mpg in the 1.2L (137 hp) FWD-only Encore GX using DWL (Driving Without Load) and DWB (Driving Without Brakes) techniques, with a slight tailwind, maintaining a speed between 56 and 58 when not on a hill.
For a non-obsessive in the 1.3L (155 hp) AWD version just setting the cruise at 65-75 and driving? Not a chance in hell.
For a non-obsessive in the 1.3L (155 hp) AWD version just setting the cruise at 65-75 and driving? Not a chance in hell.