23.7 average MPG, is that bad?

[shiumai]

I'm averaging about 19-20 mpg, surface street driving only.

[steeloyangster]

I average ~28-29 MPG but regularly bring it up to 6500K while getting on highways to let the engine breathe a bit. Very little city driving and mostly highways.

No one's mentioned it yet but making assumptions and not checking multiple variables can lead us down the wrong roads so I'm going to ask: What kind of gas are you putting in your car? If you're putting in either cheap gas (Wal-Mart, Costco, BJ's, etc.) and/or 87/89 octane then you'll definitely see worse gas mileage than if you are putting in 93 octane from a 'Top Tier' gas such as Shell or BP.

It could be just another myth but I consistently get gas from the same station. Try to find a high quality gas from a local station close to you and try to stick with them for a few fill-ups and see if it helps. Also, keep in mind your Bimmer probably had a bigger tank as well so you'd be at the gas stations less often. I'm usually filling up my WRX close to 400 miles versus me filling up my FRS at ~300. I usually don't push the needle too close to the 'E' unless I'm on long trips.

[aegisdrgn]

Originally Posted by steeloyangster

I average ~28-29 MPG but regularly bring it up to 6500K while getting on highways to let the engine breathe a bit. Very little city driving and mostly highways.

No one's mentioned it yet but making assumptions and not checking multiple variables can lead us down the wrong roads so I'm going to ask: What kind of gas are you putting in your car? If you're putting in either cheap gas (Wal-Mart, Costco, BJ's, etc.) and/or 87/89 octane then you'll definitely see worse gas mileage than if you are putting in 93 octane from a 'Top Tier' gas such as Shell or BP.

It could be just another myth but I consistently get gas from the same station. Try to find a high quality gas from a local station close to you and try to stick with them for a few fill-ups and see if it helps. Also, keep in mind your Bimmer probably had a bigger tank as well so you'd be at the gas stations less often. I'm usually filling up my WRX close to 400 miles versus me filling up my FRS at ~300. I usually don't push the needle too close to the 'E' unless I'm on long trips.

Hey don't shit on Costco! It is actually a top tier gas retailer. =)

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers/

Mmmmmmm... $5 rotisserie chicken....

Well, back on topic, I heartily agree that part of the reason why it feels you are at the gas station so often is partly due to the tiny tank. Only 13.2 US gal capacity, 12.5 US gal actually usable.

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[sukumizu]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

I commute near downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica every day, stop and go traffic, and I get 23 mpg. You didn't tell us what kind of traffic conditions you experience, so it's kinda hard for us to say "OH GOD YOUR CAR IS TOTALED" or "naaaaah, don't worry about it, perfectly normal."

I guess I need to work on my driving lol. My daily commute is from near Downtown to Koreatown and it's constant stop-go after work is out. Fuelly has me clocked in at just under 21MPG... I don't even go past 3000 RPM that often.

[steeloyangster]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

Hey don't shit on Costco! It is actually a top tier gas retailer. =)

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers/

Mmmmmmm... $5 rotisserie chicken....

Well, back on topic, I heartily agree that part of the reason why it feels you are at the gas station so often is partly due to the tiny tank. Only 13.2 US gal capacity, 12.5 US gal actually usable.

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Sorry, wasn't aware of this. I just lumped these Big Club stores together. My bad. I guess I'll think twice when considering where I can get good gas. Thanks for the heads up.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

Hey don't shit on Costco! It is actually a top tier gas retailer. =)

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers/

Mmmmmmm... $5 rotisserie chicken....

Well, back on topic, I heartily agree that part of the reason why it feels you are at the gas station so often is partly due to the tiny tank. Only 13.2 US gal capacity, 12.5 US gal actually usable.

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Their hotdog and drink combo though....

[Tcoat]

Not good, not bad, not normal, not abnormal.
Mileage is totally dependent upon the type of driving (highway vs stop and go city) and your personal style (because racecar vs drive like granny). No two people have exactly the same of both so comparing mileage is meaningless.

[Soclose09]

I managed to get 45.5 before..I have a pic of it as well..but that was also hyper mile to hell outta it.

[ScoobsMcGee]

Keep in mind that the BRZ has a 13.2 gallon tank while the BMW had a 16.6 gallon one. It is very possible that you're visiting the pump more frequently while still using less gasoline.

[tahdizzle]

23.7 MPG sounds like someone is doing something RIGHT to me.

[Chad11491]

when I had 140 mile round trip commute in gridlock traffic I was getting 31mpg average (6mt). now that I've got a 10 mile round trip and my weekly drive averages 90% city driving I get about 23-24. Which is right on target for EPA ratings.

[Jfheisenberg]

My MPG average is 27.5 (as per the car's computer). When i got the car it was brand new and my MPG was 19 on average lol, it was because i was learning how to drive.

[Fastbrew]

Originally Posted by edigeek

i'm having so much fun.

This is why you are seeing lower gas mileage.

I have so much fun I see about 18MPG.

If I have less fun, I see much higher.

[GreenMonster]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not good, not bad, not normal, not abnormal.
Mileage is totally dependent upon the type of driving (highway vs stop and go city) and your personal style (because racecar vs drive like granny). No two people have exactly the same of both so comparing mileage is meaningless.

Yeah, but you do a lot of driving... what's your fuel consumption?