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Old 08-26-2012, 05:05 PM   #15 (permalink)
jamesqf
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I think your problem is with "same specifications". A turbo allows an engine of a given displacement to produce more power, meaning you could a) have the same displacement engine (same specifications) and drive it harder; or b) use a smaller engine to provide the same performance.

Now if you think about it, it seems pretty obvious that a) is going to lower mpg, while b) can increase mpg.
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