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puddleglum · 09-22-2014, 12:20 AM

I just set a new long trip record for the Rondo. Averaged 6.91 l/100km (34mpg)for over 1500 km including a couple of short trips and several cold starts. I saw readings on the SG of 6.4 l/100 (36.5 mpg) for over 300 km of the trip. This is a trip we have been making once or twice a year since I bought the car and I've never gotten better than 7.2 l/100 before. I am super pleased with this for a car that is only rated for 9 l/100 (26 mpg) highway (new EPA) and is notorious for mediocre mileage.

MetroMPG · 09-22-2014, 07:35 AM

Congrats! Any idea why it rewarded you this time?

puddleglum · 09-24-2014, 01:42 AM

Not really, but I was not loaded quite as heavy as usual and weather conditions were perfect.

CarPassion · 09-24-2014, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by puddleglum

I just set a new long trip record for the Rondo. Averaged 6.91 l/100km (34mpg)for over 1500 km including a couple of short trips and several cold starts. I saw readings on the SG of 6.4 l/100 (36.5 mpg) for over 300 km of the trip. This is a trip we have been making once or twice a year since I bought the car and I've never gotten better than 7.2 l/100 before. I am super pleased with this for a car that is only rated for 9 l/100 (26 mpg) highway (new EPA) and is notorious for mediocre mileage.

My congratulation!