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Old 02-20-2017, 09:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

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90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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Satisfaction with MPG is relative! 2003 Suzuki Aerio 5MT ecodriving: 35 MPG US



I've been driving this 5-speed 2003 Suzuki Aerio sedan around the south shore of Nova Scotia this winter, and I've got to say I'm not overly impressed with the fuel economy.

4 fills:
  • 36 mpg = 6.3 L/100 km
  • 37 mpg = 6.3 L/100 km
  • 33 mpg = 7.2 L/100 km
  • 34 mpg = 6.9 L/100 km
Average: 35 mpg = 6.7 L/100 km


And that's using it on some of the most eco-driving friendly routes I've driven.

Ecomods: only one is tire pressure.

Driving style: Probably 10% city, 90% on secondary highways at very sedate speeds 65-80 km/h (40-50 mph) or on the main highway at ~100 km (60 mph) or a little less. Driving with load most of the time, EOC on some hills & toward stops & turns.

The EPA ratings are: 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined.

Doesn't that kind of suck for a non-sporting, compact, 4-cylinder, 5-speed car?

But satisfaction is all relative, right? I was slightly disappointed with the MPG of my new-to-me junk Miata, and even that was better than this Suzuki! The Firefly would easily be getting 55-65 mpg in similar use.

I also have to say: this is by far the worst car I have ever driven in cross-winds. It's ridiculous how much it gets blown around -- constant steering corrections required. Something funny about the car's aerodynamics.

For its unimpressive MPG and cross-wind oddness, I've nicknamed it the Non-Aerio.

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