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wmjinman · 02-23-2013, 03:35 AM

I drove my Swift to Stockton today & got over 48 mpg (no mods). But that's a net elevation loss of over 4000 ft., meaning that on average, the trip was "downhill".

However, on the return trip (re-gaining that same 4000+ ft.) the ScanGauge was reading 45.5 when I pulled into my driveway.

So when I see ads for new cars (mucho money) touting 44 MPG or whatever, I say, "is that all?"

02-23-2013, 03:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
wmjinman Master EcoModder Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 612 Jimmy - '00 GMC Jimmy SLT 90 day: 21.18 mpg (US) The White Gnat - '99 Suzuki Swift Team Suzuki 90 day: 51.87 mpg (US) Thanks: 240 Thanked 114 Times in 90 Posts	I drove my Swift to Stockton today & got over 48 mpg (no mods). But that's a net elevation loss of over 4000 ft., meaning that on average, the trip was "downhill". However, on the return trip (re-gaining that same 4000+ ft.) the ScanGauge was reading 45.5 when I pulled into my driveway. So when I see ads for new cars (mucho money) touting 44 MPG or whatever, I say, "is that all?"