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Originally Posted by skyking
If the target speed is going to be optimal, say 45~50 MPH, the sooner you can start reaping the benefit of that speed the better, IMO. Diesel favor a more brisk acceleration for this reason. Poking along with the beetle in slow acceleration just prolongs the agony of the scangauge being down in the ~30 MPG range. I can go briskly at ~20 MPG instant, for a few seconds. Then I'm cruising at ~60 MPG at those optimal speeds.
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i find this true in my smart, we call it "drive it like you stole it". accelerating for 8-10 seconds at 1.8-2 GPH uses less fuel than accelerating 1.3-1.5 GPH for 15-20 seconds. (i use an ultra gauge) of course these figures are for smart fortwo's, your consumption may vary by make and model
