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Originally Posted by piers.singer
My concern, however, is the gutless 1124cc engine, often my pulses are as long as my glides. Is this ultimately going to reduce efficiency?
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Yes, your efficiency is much higher when glides are three to ten times longer than pulses. I find at higher speeds (45-55 mph) my pulse to glide ratio is typically 1:1 up to 1:2, and my mpg average is only about 45-50 mpg. When my speeds are 25-40 mph, my p:g ratio is 1:3, and my mpgs are 50-60 mpg. Slowing to 15-30 mph, my p:g ratio rises to 1:5 and my mpgs are 65-75 mpg. Slowing to 10-20 mph, my p:g ratio is 1:10, and I've gotten nearly 95 mpg.
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49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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