VW Rabbit: why only 30 mpg?
04-24-2007, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by candyass,Apr 24 2007, 11:18 AM
Yeah, On hwy trips using cruise control I can usually average around 30-31 mpg. On this trip I did not use cruise and I was very light on any throttle input. I was just curious to see what I could get if I tried. I am still pretty surprised. High flow CAI, headers and tuning, the LS2 is a very efficient package.
04-24-2007, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. WOT,Apr 24 2007, 10:41 AM
What rpm range is it in at highway speeds? I would think that would have a lot to do with it. My Civic is around 3500-4000 at 70-80mph. The LSx is probably loafing along just above idle.
04-24-2007, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by candyass,Apr 24 2007, 12:51 PM
Somewhere between 1600 to 1800 rpm
my car IDLES just below that....
gotta love vettes....that's awesome!!!
04-24-2007, 11:00 AM
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Derryck, you were supposed to update your thread on your mods for the 335i, weren't you?
04-24-2007, 12:18 PM
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My mileage in the WRX (2.0 L not the current 2.5L) is 23-27 mpg on premium, but the two cars couldn't feel more different.
I guess the people buying Rabbits are just big fans of VW, which is basically true for my friend. She thinks it looks cute, and her BF talked her into getting the ground FX kit.
I guess the people buying Rabbits are just big fans of VW, which is basically true for my friend. She thinks it looks cute, and her BF talked her into getting the ground FX kit.
04-24-2007, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TrackStar,Apr 23 2007, 03:03 PM
^^ I think the Corrolla does better than all of those^^
04-25-2007, 03:48 PM
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The reason these cars get crap mileage is that they are no longer even remotely lightweight, the Wabbit is 2800 lb.
An early 90s Civic VX got 55mpg. Now THAT was a cool car!
Modern "small" cars are for the most part GROSSLY overweight.
Time to jack up the CAFE, IMO, I want smaller lighter cars!
An early 90s Civic VX got 55mpg. Now THAT was a cool car!
Modern "small" cars are for the most part GROSSLY overweight.
Time to jack up the CAFE, IMO, I want smaller lighter cars!
04-25-2007, 04:05 PM
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The Rabbit ~3100 lbs.
The Accord is heavier more powerful and rated at 26/34.
There are a lot of heavier cars that get better mileage.
As pointed out a Vette has 3x the power and more weight and gets similar mileage (rated 18/28).
The Accord is heavier more powerful and rated at 26/34.
There are a lot of heavier cars that get better mileage.
As pointed out a Vette has 3x the power and more weight and gets similar mileage (rated 18/28).