Gas Mileage, exceedng EPA estimates?

[matt213213]

I can tell you I can easily get between 40-42 on pretty much every tank of gas, though I am pretty good on the way I drive.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by a priori

Learn somethin' new ever day.

So . . . Is the Camry's engine compartment designed to retain heat better than the Prius's front box?

That I don't know.

[acdii]

When I test drove the Camry last night, I was able to get it into a glide far easier than when I had the Prius. The pedal was overly sensitive and would kick the engine in with the slightest touch, but the camry seemed to not have that problem. I also see that I can get it between 45-50 MPG on the display doing 55 with light throttle to maintain the speed, so I should have a good idea of what I can expect after a few days of driving. Im picking it up tonight.

[skruse]

I earned 48 mpg this winter. Now back up to 55 mpg with warmer temperatures. With even warmer temperatures, fuel economy will be back to 60+.

[mingoglia]

I've personally found that now the EPA estimates under estimate. They used to over-estimate. I guess under is better than over? I consistently get over 50mpg and I'm certainly not a slow driver. I'm actually at 56.1 with 150 miles on this tank. I have a 2008 Jeep SRT8 as well and it's rated 11 (might be 12) in the city and I consistently get about 13.6-13.8 driving like an idiot in it. That's my play car and I only take it out for fun and I still get better than the ETA estimate.

[acdii]

Well I have my new car home tonight, not only did I get it for under MSRP, I also get a $1000 debit card from the lender. The finance went from 5.9 to 6.39, but that is only a $180 difference over the life of the loan. So far after 60 miles of driving I am seeing 40.7 on the tank. Much better than I had hoped for. It far exceeds what the EPA is rating it at.

[Kaibz]

Originally Posted by skruse

I earned 48 mpg this winter. Now back up to 55 mpg with warmer temperatures. With even warmer temperatures, fuel economy will be back to 60+.

In the Camry hybrid? That's amazing!

[acdii]

First week update, the first tank got me 33.9 MPG. So far on the second tank the display is showing 36.4, better than the last tank, so I should be getting a bit better on this one. It is taking me a little while to get the hang of driving the Hybrid again, but finding it glides better than the Prius, the pedal isn't as sensitive as my Prius was, so I can push a little more on the go pedal and keep it on battery than I could in the other car, which is helping.

[retread]

I own a 2007 TCH, and noticed a significant leap in fuel economy when I pumped up my tires really high (sorry, can't say psi lest I'm deemed a retread).

Part of the reason I'm doing better could be that I am conscious of the car much more, due to the light steering and harsher ride, and thus tend to remember to P&G etc. more often. I feel this car is a bit of a boat, especially compared to my 2000 TDI Golf, so it's easy to just slosh along.

Best tank average so far has been 6.9 l/100 km, and that took a lot of effort. Usually up around 8.3!

[priusenvy]

You'd have to be driving at 85mph into a head wind to not exceed the estimated 34mpg. We did 80mph+ for most of a 300 mile trip and got 37mpg.