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Originally Posted by rlee94
I've got a 99 L Wagon. My scangauge is reporting high-30s to low-40s at a steady 52mph. It's a 2.2L 4eAT. Curious if maybe the extra inch on the outback is really bringing it down that much.
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Let's make sure we're discussing the same things. The average MPG over every tankful is what matters most to us hypermilers. Tank MPG is what I use to compare what I achieve with what others achieve in their cars.
~50 MPH on the highway with the engine fully warmed up is the sweet spot for most cars. I see instantaneous MPG in the 30s and 40s as well in those conditions, as long as I'm not facing a big headwind. Of course, I also see instantaneous MPGs in the hundreds when coasting down a hill, so it's important not to get too excited about momentary figures.
