Fuel Economy

[AustinYaris]

How is it possible that some people are reporting getting under 30mpg in this car?

[jamal1984]

Originally Posted by AustinYaris

How is it possible that some people are reporting getting under 30mpg in this car?

I did, i used to got 27 or less in my yaris, freeway much of the time 80+ mph. RPM from 3 and up. and I carry all kind of stuff in my car. My Subwoofer box are so damn heavy, about 50 pounds.

But since i started drive like a granny, 60 or less on highway, removed most of my junks. lower rpm, i start getting 34- 45. it suck,

[Shroomster]

Originally Posted by AustinYaris

How is it possible that some people are reporting getting under 30mpg in this car?

shorter trips equal less mpg; thats why city and highway are listed as seperate mpg's.....

my wife has a 3-4 mile commute to work plus there are about 7-8 stop lights within that range. stop and go on 4 miles each way tell me if you can get 40 mpg in a tank :P hehe...

[swng]

Originally Posted by Shroomster

shorter trips equal less mpg; thats why city and highway are listed as seperate mpg's.....

my wife has a 3-4 mile commute to work plus there are about 7-8 stop lights within that range. stop and go on 4 miles each way tell me if you can get 40 mpg in a tank :P hehe...

True! I have recently been driving many very short trips and the gas gauge bars disappear really fast. I am afraid I may not be able to post any good numbers here the next time I report my fuel economy.

[Yaris_Fan]

Originally Posted by AustinYaris

How is it possible that some people are reporting getting under 30mpg in this car?

I typically get 28-29 mpg. 100% city driving and mostly short trips.

[swng]

Originally Posted by Yaris_Fan

I typically get 28-29 mpg. 100% city driving and mostly short trips.

That is about, or better than, right .
Please see this:http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=22749
My average performance is here:http://www.gassavers.org/garage/viewgaslog/264