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p123456789 · 12-01-2010, 11:24 PM

I'd still rather have the diesel version of the yaris over any hybrid 70mpg would be nice. I still dont understand how a 400 hp vette can get 30 mpg on the highway but a cruze only get 36.

Kal-El · 12-01-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by p123456789

I'd still rather have the diesel version of the yaris over any hybrid 70mpg would be nice. I still dont understand how a 400 hp vette can get 30 mpg on the highway but a cruze only get 36.

The Corvette has nearly unmatched aerodynamics that really shines at high speeds.
It has a very high 6th gear. And engines with a lot of power moving a light car barely has to work when cruising. The Corvette is basically idling at 75 MPH.

Meanwhile, economy car engines run higher RPM at highway speeds than any other class. Their aerodynamics aren't superior, and they usually have less gears.

12-01-2010, 11:24 PM	#1
p123456789 Drives: 07 lb jeep tj Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 126	I'd still rather have the diesel version of the yaris over any hybrid 70mpg would be nice. I still dont understand how a 400 hp vette can get 30 mpg on the highway but a cruze only get 36.