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Old 08-07-2008, 09:21 PM   #23
Angrybird 12
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Originally Posted by Cubanaso View Post
Dragon,

I have never gotten less than 18.6mpg city and no more than 23.6mpg highway. With every car I have owned I have beaten the OLD epa #'s so I know I can beat what they list these new cars with.

So i use the epa as a at worst rating if anything. So, the #'s still have some use.

My plan:

Save on gas and monthly over my RX while not completely nutering my sports car soul!!!
My HHR was rated at 28 mpg hwy,
I get close to 32.
my Sky was rated 28 hwy
I get about 27.
both have the same engine 2.4L 170 hp
HHR weighs more
HHR has a 4 speed automatic
Sky weighs less
Sky has 5 speed automatic...
I drive both the same on the highway.
why the difference?
Gearing
HHR 2100 RPM @ 70 mph
Sky 2350 RPM @ 70 mph
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