WRX/STi miles-per-tankful thread (GUESStimates only, not calculated gas mileage)
11-20-2003, 04:30 AM
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WRX/STi miles-per-tankful thread (GUESStimates only, not calculated gas mileage)
I just recently acquired a 2003 WRX. It's stock and I plan on leaving it stock til the warranty is up.
I was just wondering, how are ya'll's cars on gas mileage per tank? I got just over 200 miles on one tank. Is that normal or is that below what it should be?
I was just wondering, how are ya'll's cars on gas mileage per tank? I got just over 200 miles on one tank. Is that normal or is that below what it should be?
11-20-2003, 07:03 AM
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I have an '03 WRX sedan.
In mostly freeway commuting, 65-80 MPH , I get 26-28 mpg. I fill up at just a little under the 1/4 tank mark, then I have anywhere from 260 to 315 miles on the tank.
On long freeway trips on flat terrain and with the cruise control set anywhere from 64-72 MPH, I can get up to 30 MPG.
I got 240 miles on one tank that I burned off in a particularly aggressive manner.
All specs here are with no carried passengers or significant cargo.
In mostly freeway commuting, 65-80 MPH , I get 26-28 mpg. I fill up at just a little under the 1/4 tank mark, then I have anywhere from 260 to 315 miles on the tank.
On long freeway trips on flat terrain and with the cruise control set anywhere from 64-72 MPH, I can get up to 30 MPG.
I got 240 miles on one tank that I burned off in a particularly aggressive manner.
All specs here are with no carried passengers or significant cargo.
11-20-2003, 07:11 AM
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I have a '03 WRX Sedan and usually i get 280 miles to the tank going back and forth to work. Since i started mods on it i'am getting 320 now. On a Vegas trip once i got 350 miles to a tank but that was all crusie control set on 80MPH
11-20-2003, 07:21 AM
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I forgot to add in my previous post that tire inflation pressure contributes a lot to MPG. With my stock tires in the 20 PSI range I get a mushy ride and lousy MPG. Right now I'm running 35 PSI on the backs and 37-38 PSI on the fronts, and getting even tire wear.
11-20-2003, 07:56 AM
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Originally posted by justgo13
That's low, on my 2003 I get around 250 depending on my driving. How hard are you driving the car?
That's low, on my 2003 I get around 250 depending on my driving. How hard are you driving the car?
And I know it can't be the terrain I drive on because I live in Florida and it's as flat as a flounder.
11-20-2003, 07:57 AM
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Originally posted by yzercyber
I forgot to add in my previous post that tire inflation pressure contributes a lot to MPG. With my stock tires in the 20 PSI range I get a mushy ride and lousy MPG. Right now I'm running 35 PSI on the backs and 37-38 PSI on the fronts, and getting even tire wear.
I forgot to add in my previous post that tire inflation pressure contributes a lot to MPG. With my stock tires in the 20 PSI range I get a mushy ride and lousy MPG. Right now I'm running 35 PSI on the backs and 37-38 PSI on the fronts, and getting even tire wear.
11-20-2003, 08:25 AM
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Give the WRX a little more time to break in. The engine is tight and will loosen up after you break it in. I wouldn't expect to get realistic MPG values until you get 1,000-1,500 miles on it. It's a nice car, relax!
11-20-2003, 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by yzercyber
Give the WRX a little more time to break in. The engine is tight and will loosen up after you break it in. I wouldn't expect to get realistic MPG values until you get 1,000-1,500 miles on it. It's a nice car, relax!
Give the WRX a little more time to break in. The engine is tight and will loosen up after you break it in. I wouldn't expect to get realistic MPG values until you get 1,000-1,500 miles on it. It's a nice car, relax!
11-20-2003, 03:42 PM
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I get sucky mileage since I do mostly high-speed city driving 
I usually gas up at the 1/4 left mark, and I'm usually about 165 to 185 miles.
I usually gas up at the 1/4 left mark, and I'm usually about 165 to 185 miles.
11-20-2003, 04:00 PM
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I get sucky mileage since I do mostly high-speed city driving
I usually gas up at the 1/4 left mark, and I'm usually about 165 to 185 miles.
I get sucky mileage since I do mostly high-speed city driving
I usually gas up at the 1/4 left mark, and I'm usually about 165 to 185 miles.
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