Thread: Realistic max MPG for a 1390cc Volkswagen Polo
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Old 05-31-2015, 06:22 AM   #54 (permalink)
Mustang Dave
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Trigger - '07 Ford Mustang V6 Premium Coupe
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Sports Cars
90 day: 32.76 mpg (US)

Big Red (retired) - '89 Ford F-250 4wd Custom
90 day: 18.13 mpg (US)

Big Red II - '13 Ford F-150 FX4
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90 day: 19.61 mpg (US)
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That's seriously impressive. Your average of 31.4 mpg (US) with a 4L Mustang puts my Polo's fuel economy to shame. Do you have a kill switch installed?
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No kill switch - I don't Engine-off coast. Nor do I "Drive With Load" or "pulse and glide". I "Drive Without Brakes" and make extensive use of cruise control and DFCO. I know I'm doing almost everything "wrong" according to many members on this site, but my numbers aren't all that bad.
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