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Old 11-24-2016, 01:13 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I would guess there are big differences in aerodynamic efficiency, too. SUVs tend to be more squared off at the back end, which would negatively affect the coefficient of drag. The MPG difference between sedans and SUVs might be small in urban driving, but I doubt the same is true on the highway.
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