WRX fuel economy
02-23-2003, 11:07 AM
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WRX fuel economy
I'm interested in what others are finding with their WRX's in terms of fuel economy.
I'm still in the break-in period of my '03, but have had a very nice surprise as I've checked my mileage through the first few tanks. I've been getting 27-32 mpg - the last tankful was right at 31!
Now, granted, no racing, etc. here, just sane break-in style driving, but I am still pleasantly surprised.
What experience has everyone had in this area? -- not just OOB, but as your car accumulates mileage; after mods, etc.?
Thanks!
I'm still in the break-in period of my '03, but have had a very nice surprise as I've checked my mileage through the first few tanks. I've been getting 27-32 mpg - the last tankful was right at 31!
Now, granted, no racing, etc. here, just sane break-in style driving, but I am still pleasantly surprised.
What experience has everyone had in this area? -- not just OOB, but as your car accumulates mileage; after mods, etc.?
Thanks!
02-23-2003, 01:46 PM
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I don't get those kind or numbers at all.
Just yesterday drove from Philly to State College and back, (400 miles). I probably averaged about 80 mph on the highways.
I got 23.5 miles to gallon.
I usually average about 20-21 around town, driving hard but not killing it.
Just yesterday drove from Philly to State College and back, (400 miles). I probably averaged about 80 mph on the highways.
I got 23.5 miles to gallon.
I usually average about 20-21 around town, driving hard but not killing it.
02-24-2003, 04:28 AM
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ya, I don't get them either....
they're still quite suspect, which is why I posted the thread.
But, after re-filling 3-4 times, I get these numbers, so my top-off variation isn't what is causing it.
I'm still going to track this, but they are unusual, as far as what I have heard.
Your driving was a bit faster than mine. My steady-state mileage has been more like 50-60 mph ----- 70 max, as those miles have been in some serious winter weather so far
But, I would say maybe 10-20% of the miles have been in-town type, so.............
The study continues.
they're still quite suspect, which is why I posted the thread.
But, after re-filling 3-4 times, I get these numbers, so my top-off variation isn't what is causing it.
I'm still going to track this, but they are unusual, as far as what I have heard.
Your driving was a bit faster than mine. My steady-state mileage has been more like 50-60 mph ----- 70 max, as those miles have been in some serious winter weather so far
But, I would say maybe 10-20% of the miles have been in-town type, so.............
The study continues.
02-24-2003, 06:32 AM
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Car Info: black my03 5mt wrx s/w
ski trip last week.. about 240mi each way.
averaged 28mpg, with about an hour of stop and go on the way home. speed was 80 or below for 90% of the time.
the milage takes a bit of the ouch away when you go fill it up with 91+ octane gas.
ken
averaged 28mpg, with about an hour of stop and go on the way home. speed was 80 or below for 90% of the time.
the milage takes a bit of the ouch away when you go fill it up with 91+ octane gas.
ken
02-24-2003, 11:58 AM
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I'm still braking in my car.....150 miles to go. I filled up three times. Each full tank, I'm getting around 23 mpg. I do most of my driving: 80% highway, 20% city.
This should increase as you put more miles on your engine. That's what happened with my Accord. The ****ty milage is due to the fact that I feeling the winter in Cleveland. And this is the coldest winter in 4 years.
This should increase as you put more miles on your engine. That's what happened with my Accord. The ****ty milage is due to the fact that I feeling the winter in Cleveland. And this is the coldest winter in 4 years.
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