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Originally Posted by zoomzoomers
When I drive aggressive, I've seen averages as low as 20 to 21 mpg. Of course, there is a big difference between driving with fuel economy in mind and driving aggressively, but I've noticed that if you drive these cars like it was designed to be driven you will nowhere near see EPA estimates. Not even close! The positive side to this is that if you do drive with fuel economy in mind you can, at least, get near the stated EPA estimates.
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Interesting, because I guess it depends on what you mean by "driving aggressively". I'm always the first one away from the light, and rarely take an exit ramp where I'm not having to brake because of traffic ahead. I usually downshift into the power band anytime I'm changing lanes or passing, and am usually running 5 to 9MPH over the speed limit.
I am still running the OEM tires which may account for some of it, and while I do commute in traffic my average speed is probably in the 45-50MPH range even though there is a quite a bit of stop and go.
Just shows how much it can vary from one situation to the next.