Funny thing is the wrx used more fuel then the gtr. I was getting about 250-300km from a tank whereas i could get about 350-400km in the gtr. The wrx was fairly modded...
My WRX would give me 13-14 L/100km when I used to stroke it. Much worse when on fire. But, man was it fun! I miss my WRX. I don't miss the sh*t interior.
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My WRX would give me 13-14 L/100km when I used to stroke it. Much worse when on fire. But, man was it fun! I miss my WRX. I don't miss the sh*t interior.
I miss mine too, especially the feeling of being forced back into the chair after 3000rpm and a cool 20psi of goodness...
CL9 Euro Luxury Sports 6spd.
Stock with K&N OEM replacement.
I drive to work everyday to Melbourne CBD in gridlock traffic for around 20-30mins depending on the day.
Then on weekend, i do some free runs. Average is 8.5-9L/100kms.
On a trip from Melbourne to Adelaide and back, I managed 6.8-7L/100kms. 110km cruise control most of the way.
750kms and still a small block of fuel left.. i was amazed. you could do one tank the whole way. but i filled up 100ks into the trip.
I normally shift between 3,000-3,500RPM.
I find changing too low RPM just bogs down the engine and uses more fuel.
eg. sitting at 6th gear at 60km/h.
if it's there's a slight down incline, then maybe. otherwise keep it in 5th.
I miss mine too, especially the feeling of being forced back into the chair after 3000rpm and a cool 20psi of goodness...
Yep! I used to save lots of money in my WRX; I'd find most of the coins that were in my trouser pockets on the floor behind the driver's seat: No money in pocket: No spend.
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Have just taken her for an open road 1400km run with two people and a boot full of junk. Generally was driving 10 -15 quicker than the limit on cruise controll and air con off. Tyres at 28 PSI front 26 PSI back running on 98 RON. She got 7.2 l/100km. But still getting 10 l/100km in gridlock Sydney traffic driving carefully.
Have just taken her for an open road 1400km run with two people and a boot full of junk. Generally was driving 10 -15 quicker than the limit on cruise controll and air con off. Tyres at 28 PSI front 26 PSI back running on 98 RON. She got 7.2 l/100km. But still getting 10 l/100km in gridlock Sydney traffic driving carefully.
Just took my Euro for a straight run from Gladstone to Brisbane with one passenger and 50kgs of luggage.
Full tank of BP 95RON, tyres 35 psi all around, aircon on probably half the time (3hrs), 5A and cruise control only on around traffic.
I got 7.4 L/100km over ~500km averaging 93km/h (damn roadworks ruining my average speed D=) from the trip computer.
This was on a mix of mostly undulating country highway and some smooth motorway travelling at a minimum of 100km/h...was pushing 140 or so for a good hour on the Isis Highway where you'd be lucky to pass another car let alone a cop!
2010 Accord Euro auto 11.5L/100kms Caulfield to city everyday, no mods, 35 PSI all around, Caltex 95
2007 Civic Hybrid 8.9L/100kms Kingsford to rose bay everyday, no mods, caltex E10
Question: how do you guys get 8.5 -9.5L/100kms on Euro? Even the hybrid need more fuel than the euro. isn't it insane...
Depends on the driving style. For cruising it is really down to aerodynamics and how well your engine and gearbox is tuned for high-speeding running. In the city hybrids dominate as combustion engines are woefully inefficient when accelerating. In the city, vehicle mass makes a big difference as your engine has to work harder in order to acheive a greater momentum for a given speed.
Hybrids versus an otherwise identical non-hybrid car will lose out in highway driving because of the weight penalty, but vice-versa for the city. Hybrids are out of their element once you leave the city!
Originally Posted by ultimatekenz
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