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09-14-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rb1

I've gotten a pretty consistent 27-ish mpg (actual, not MID) in my 07 6-MT, with a mix of 50-50 city/highway. Never seen a tank below 25.

After a fill-up last a couple of weeks ago, I drove 10 miles all-highway and the MID indicated 39.8 mpg. Even if that's off by 2+ mpg, pretty amazing...

My record is 23 miles, 46.5 on the MID (it's rare for me though - I hit every light on my way to work - all 17 of them). Although, I think there is a favorable elevation drop going that direction. My best round-trip for 46 miles is 36.1. Although by the end of the tank, it's always between 30 and 32.

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09-15-2007, 12:11 PM

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Most of my in-city commute to work is actually on the highway, so I'm getting 27-28 MPG pretty regularly. Mix in some more highway driving, and I've gotten it past 30. Seems pretty good.

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09-17-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx

well so are you saying that right now in bumper to bumper traffic i'm getting 28.4 mpg on the navi readout. so it's actually only 26.4 mpg then? i always picked to reset the navi trip computer whenever i fill up for gas.

Exactly. Next time you fill up note the milage and the MID's MPG claim before putting the car in gear. Then divide the milage by how many gallons you put in -- you'll see a number 1-2mpg less than the MID's claim.

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09-17-2007, 11:28 AM

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After a fill-up last a couple of weeks ago, I drove 10 miles all-highway and the MID indicated 39.8 mpg. Even if that's off by 2+ mpg, pretty amazing...

I've seen number like that after a fill-up, but IMO they don't really mean much.

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