Fuel Efficiency and the Yaris - Page 16 - Toyota Yaris Forums

nookandcrannycar · 01-03-2015, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisjoe

Yaris 1.0 vvti, year 2008 51 kW, 69 HP

I wish that engine

had been made available in the U.S. My 2001 Suzuki Swift (the car I had before my '07 Yaris) had 70 HP. With the 5-speed manual transmission, and low curb weight, that was more than enough.

yarisjoe · 01-15-2015, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I wish that engine

had been made available in the U.S. My 2001 Suzuki Swift (the car I had before my '07 Yaris) had 70 HP. With the 5-speed manual transmission, and low curb weight, that was more than enough.

Past weekend I made a trip long 375 miles and spent 30 litres or 7.9 US gallons. Computer shows 4.4 l/100km or 53,5 mpg but real is 47.8 mpg it was open road but freeway only 25 miles, average speed was about 42 mph but conditions of road do not allow faster driving, four of us was in car. and at freeway (fuel burning part of route) had additional 220 pounds of weight and max speed 87 mph ;)

Amdkt7 · 12-19-2014, 11:30 AM

Since my driving has returned to near normal I am averaging 43 per tank in the summer, and 41 MPG per tank in the winter. The best roads are still the ones where I can drive 40-45 MPH and have lots of opportunities to coast. The engine is more efficient under load, doing work, not at a light cruise. Hence the pulse and glide technique. Hilly terrain creates a natural pulse and glide, provided that you either coast, or you take your foot all the way off the gas while still in gear going down steep hills. I love the ride down off the mountain coming back from Chattanooga, I can stay in gear much of the way and watch the Scan Guage read 9999, and see the average mpg soar!

IllusionX · 01-02-2015, 04:57 AM

It's about right for stop and go traffic. I get about the same with my 1.5L in city only driving.

nookandcrannycar · 01-03-2015, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllusionX

It's about right for stop and go traffic. I get about the same with my 1.5L in city only driving.

My worst tank (all city) re my '07 = above 32 MPG, but I still agree with you. I made a trip to The Galleria (the 8th largest shopping mall in the U.S.) in Uptown Houston a day or two after Christmas. Big mistake. The specifics of the traffic jam I experienced made it impractical to turn the engine off at all. Before that trip, I was way ahead of my previous tank re fuel economy. After that trip...no way.

Ben_ · 01-21-2015, 09:02 PM

Manual is the best. I hope to never own an automatic but since autos are more popular some cars don't even come with a manual

thewickett · 03-14-2015, 09:13 AM

new '12 5dr hatch owner here.

Using pure gas here and some mild hypermiling techniques (+ or - 5 mph of the speed limit depending on momentum), I've seen highway trips between 37-43 mpg and around town trips ranging from 35-50 mpg. This car is super efficient in 4th gear and 30-40 mph speeds.

I knew gas mileage would be higher than posted, but now I'm really glad I didn't pony up the extra cash for a prius c.

Yaris_Mac · 03-14-2016, 02:27 PM

I bought this Yaris 2 years ago with 33k miles in it. Everything was OEM including the tires and I was getting 35 MPG city/hwy (8am-5pm M-F in the Bay Area) at 55 MPH. After owning it for a year, I changed the tires to stock OE Miata wheels+tires 14x5 with 195/60 and my MPG dropped to 34. Then I had the throttle body & injectors cleaned... That was 9 months ago. I am now getting 36 MPG and it doesn't matter how I drive it. I stay 70-75 sometimes and most of the times I don't go on the freeway because of the traffic on 880. I still get 36 MPG on my 14" wheels!! Drive from NorCal to Reno I get 39 MPG. Reno to NorCal I can get 45 MPG. That's at 65+ MPH.

cparker · 04-01-2016, 08:03 AM

I'm wondering if the repeated shutting off and starting engines at stop lights might drain the battery and wear the starter motor . When I had a paper delivery route, I did this and it caused problems .I could see doing this at known long stop lights. Also shifting an automatic to neutral at lights while running the engine may reduce a bit of consumption.

Ilovemyyaris · 11-29-2016, 06:08 PM

So after a few years of owning I generally averaged 41 mpg mostly a combined highway/sort of city driving. heavy traffic drops to the 30s depending on lots of conditions.

Long slow 40ish mph backroad driving gets me close to 50mpg. Usually about 49 tops both ways. Only going mostly downhill can I get over 50 ever. Some people have claimed to get over 60mph but if they're telling the truth they had to have been going downhill the whole time or did some car modifications, at least if they're driving an auto transmission, maybe sticks can get better with the extra gear but high 40s is where I top out no matter what I do, how I drive, literally no hitting of brakes till I arrive at my destination. 50 is as good as it will get for me. I might so some minor mods later. Thinking about taking off the hubcaps soon.

ncp13 · 01-24-2017, 05:13 AM

I am no eco driver specialist and I can only report the worst milage you can get

From experience I can tell you that for a 500km trip with an average trip speed of 140km/h my 01 Yaris TS averages 28mpg..

That trip includes steep uphill highway roads, long stretches and frequent toll stops.

You get the same milage driving like an ass in the city with a lot of traffic light drag races..

DiCaprio · 06-05-2017, 06:37 AM

Usually my fuel consumption is about 6l/100km ( about 40 mpg )
But i challenged myself today and somehow got 3.6l/100km ( 65 mpg )
But driving like a granny made me feel like i stop the traffic.

2SZ-FE 1.3l engine

DiCaprio · 08-11-2017, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiCaprio

Usually my fuel consumption is about 6l/100km ( about 40 mpg )
But i challenged myself today and somehow got 3.6l/100km ( 65 mpg )
But driving like a granny made me feel like i stop the traffic.

2SZ-FE 1.3l engine

Edit. i changed my driving style i was sick of driving fuel efficient all the time.
Now i am at 7l/100km or 34 mpg.

hannibal · 07-31-2017, 03:09 PM

I have 1.4D4D, and i average 43 mpg.

Minus8 · 08-22-2017, 06:43 PM

I have 1.4 d4d 6 speed and go to work at 80-90 km\h and make some city and highway. Fuel consumption 3.9 L\100 in Summer and 4.2 L\100 in winter ��

HDS · 09-16-2022, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minus8

I have 1.4 d4d 6 speed and go to work at 80-90 km\h and make some city and highway. Fuel consumption 3.9 L\100 in Summer and 4.2 L\100 in winter ��

My 5 speed 2007 1.4 D4D does 4-5l/100km in summer and 4 - 4.5l/100km in winter becaus the speed limit is lowered then. My car has rolled over 400,000 km though. I once got it down to 3.7l when driving in winter, just straight on country road from work to home.

GibbsYaris07 · 09-11-2017, 08:23 AM

As far as my MPG, since I use this vehicle for 4-6 hour work commutes and travel, I avg. 36-37 mpg driving in hilly/mountain terrain (75-78 mph). I believe I could hit 40 mpg on flatter roads, driving lower speeds. With that said, I'm happy with my performance but always looking to increase mpg. I'm planning on changing the spark plugs and cleaning the fuel injectors. Maybe that will increase my gas mileage.

richardsimmons · 11-23-2017, 02:40 PM

My average MPG is between 28 and 32, with a constant mix of city, hills, and highway miles.

The lowest I have ever gotten is 21, and the best I ever get is 36.

This is in Northern California.

01-02-2015, 04:57 AM	#4
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Fuel Efficiency and the Yaris It's about right for stop and go traffic. I get about the same with my 1.5L in city only driving. __________________

03-14-2015, 09:13 AM	#7
thewickett Drives: 5Dr Auto, 2Dr Manual Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 5	new '12 5dr hatch owner here. Using pure gas here and some mild hypermiling techniques (+ or - 5 mph of the speed limit depending on momentum), I've seen highway trips between 37-43 mpg and around town trips ranging from 35-50 mpg. This car is super efficient in 4th gear and 30-40 mph speeds. I knew gas mileage would be higher than posted, but now I'm really glad I didn't pony up the extra cash for a prius c. Last edited by thewickett; 04-01-2016 at 11:44 AM.

03-14-2016, 02:27 PM	#8
Yaris_Mac Drives: Gas saver Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 22	2007 yaris I bought this Yaris 2 years ago with 33k miles in it. Everything was OEM including the tires and I was getting 35 MPG city/hwy (8am-5pm M-F in the Bay Area) at 55 MPH. After owning it for a year, I changed the tires to stock OE Miata wheels+tires 14x5 with 195/60 and my MPG dropped to 34. Then I had the throttle body & injectors cleaned... That was 9 months ago. I am now getting 36 MPG and it doesn't matter how I drive it. I stay 70-75 sometimes and most of the times I don't go on the freeway because of the traffic on 880. I still get 36 MPG on my 14" wheels!! Drive from NorCal to Reno I get 39 MPG. Reno to NorCal I can get 45 MPG. That's at 65+ MPH. Attached Images

09-11-2017, 08:23 AM	#17
GibbsYaris07 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris 3dr Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 63	As far as my MPG, since I use this vehicle for 4-6 hour work commutes and travel, I avg. 36-37 mpg driving in hilly/mountain terrain (75-78 mph). I believe I could hit 40 mpg on flatter roads, driving lower speeds. With that said, I'm happy with my performance but always looking to increase mpg. I'm planning on changing the spark plugs and cleaning the fuel injectors. Maybe that will increase my gas mileage. __________________ The Gibbs Garage 2016 Lexus GS350 f-sport (my main car) 2013 Lexus RX350 (wife's vehicle) 2010 Toyota Tacoma (my second vehicle)

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