[QUOTE=RedDevil;397457]My hunch is that small cars do relatively bad on fuel;ly because for what they are used.[quote]
I would bet that a lot of the low mpg numbers could be substantially improved by adjusting the nut that holds the steering wheel. Just for instance, I have several acquantances who always let their cars idle 5-10 minutes before driving. If I pass the local elementary school at about 3 PM, I'll see a line of cars maybe 1/4 mile long, most idling while waiting to pick up the little darlings.
Now when people like this don't get anywhere near the EPA rating for their car, do you really think the test is the problem?
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Even the EPA numbers cannot be compared to everyday use because of this effect.
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Well, as above, it depends on what your "everyday use" actually is. If you're going to make wasteful short trips,
of course you will get lousy mpg. But that's your fault, not the car's fault.