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NeilBlanchard · 07-29-2012, 10:11 AM

If you are comparing two very similarly sized cars, then the one with a lower Cd is likely to get better mileage. More information is better. And lowering the Cd is the best way to improve the efficiency, after improving the drivetrain.

07-29-2012, 10:11 AM	#34 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	If you are comparing two very similarly sized cars, then the one with a lower Cd is likely to get better mileage. More information is better. And lowering the Cd is the best way to improve the efficiency, after improving the drivetrain. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/