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Old 06-01-2019, 09:29 PM   #11 (permalink)
ksa8907
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Volt, gas only - '12 Chevrolet Volt Premium
90 day: 38.02 mpg (US)

Volt, electric only - '12 Chevrolet Volt Premium
90 day: 132.26 mpg (US)

Yukon Denali Hybrid - '12 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid
90 day: 21.48 mpg (US)
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My take on the Yukon hybrid is it is the best darn stop start system you can get. The vehicle can be driven on electric only for a short distance, very similar to the Prius, but generally runs the engine by 10mph from a stop.

Our Denali is 4wd, doesn't have any of the aero enhancements, and has the 22"wheels. We average about 19-21 mpg but it is still better than the 12/18 rating of the non-hybrid.

If you want better mileage from one of these, just slow down. By far the least efficient aspect is the aerodynamic load.

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