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SuperTrooper · 06-07-2008, 05:37 PM

I was looking at the Saturn Aura Hybrid and the Saturn Vue Hybrid. They both get the SAME EPA mileage ratings of 24 city/32 highway. Same engine and trans, yet the Aura weighs 260 pounds less (3529 lbs vs 3789 lbs) and has a better Cd (0.26 vs 0.36).

I would expect SOME difference, wouldn't you?

06-07-2008, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperTrooper Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auburn, NH Posts: 451 Wicked Wanda - '99 VW Beetle GLS 90 day: 29.59 mpg (US) Green Monster - '99 Ford Explorer Sport 90 day: 16.73 mpg (US) Dad's Taxi - '99 Honda Odyssey EX 90 day: 24.23 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	EPA Mileage Estimates Still Need Work I was looking at the Saturn Aura Hybrid and the Saturn Vue Hybrid. They both get the SAME EPA mileage ratings of 24 city/32 highway. Same engine and trans, yet the Aura weighs 260 pounds less (3529 lbs vs 3789 lbs) and has a better Cd (0.26 vs 0.36). I would expect SOME difference, wouldn't you? __________________