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Old 05-27-2013, 10:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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I commute on mainly 80km/h or 50mph highways... I drive at least 120km's per day round trip
That driving regimen is pretty close to ideal for getting maximum fuel economy. Cracking 40 mpg imperial (33 mpg US) should be pretty easy for you in a CX at those fuel-friendly speeds.

As California said, I'd highly recommend getting a fuel economy gauge as your first step. Not only for the tach readout, but because it will turn your commute into a fun challenge (by playing the "beat your high score" game). The gauge will pay for itself - and you can easily re-sell it later if you like.
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