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Stubby79 · 12-06-2016, 04:01 AM

Driving 70 mph isn't going to help anything, even if it is a decently aerodynamic vehicle. The EPA tests don't have to maintain 70mph for more than a few seconds. Consumer reports puts the average MPG at 44 in real life. You're not terribly far off.

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