This time at cars.com:
At Highway Speeds, Mileage Drops More for Fuel-Efficient Models - link to article
As with the AutoBlog piece, a few commenters immediately point out the flaw in the analysis. And then they're countered by people who insist on things like:
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I've found just the opposite on my 95 Neon. During my latest trip ... I went between 75-80 the entire way and got on average 42mpg. Whereas going slower I generally only get between 35-37mpg.
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I also get better mpg the faster I drive. I used to have a 91 Civic 5-spd and I always got the best mileage out of it if I drove above 80 mph. I'm beginning to notice the same with my 04 Mazda3.
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Sheesh.