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instarx · 02-07-2011, 07:26 AM

But hven't you slipped into what you said you did NOT want to do - chose efficiency over absolute fuel use? If you get 25 mpg on the short hilly route you would have to get 44 mpg on the 75% longer flat route to break even. I really doubt the difference in mpg between the two routes is going to be anywhere near that large.

02-07-2011, 07:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
instarx EcoModding Dilatant Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC Posts: 262 Volvo - '00 Volvo V70 XC AWD SE 90 day: 27.7 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 27 Times in 17 Posts	But hven't you slipped into what you said you did NOT want to do - chose efficiency over absolute fuel use? If you get 25 mpg on the short hilly route you would have to get 44 mpg on the 75% longer flat route to break even. I really doubt the difference in mpg between the two routes is going to be anywhere near that large.