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Old 10-07-2013, 10:45 PM   #13 (permalink)
Thenorm
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The Rental - '13 Hyundai i30
90 day: 37.55 mpg (US)

Autocross - '04 Ford Focus ZX3
90 day: 24.76 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
I suppose you need to decide where you're going with the car.
If you're looking for limited length,choose the sedan.It will have great rear vision.Easy access to the trunk.Easy parking.
If you're thinking about remarkable drag reduction,go with the hatch for long term benefit.It is the better candidate for low drag through elongation.
In the long run,it's better idealized for the sectional density necessary for truly low drag.
There are no truly low drag notchback sedans.There never will be.
do you mind if I summarize this a little clearer.

1. for good Cd with no modification, get the sedan
2. if you plan to add a kammback/boat tail for remarkable drag reduction get the hatch.
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