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I have a 2006 9-3 SC 2.0 T with the 5-spd manual and I have averaged 28 mpg in 2 plus years with a mix of 40% city 50% highway miles. As a point of reference, in winter, I have average a bit below 27 mpg. Keep in mind that I use snow tires in the winter, but I use 17" performance tires in the other seasons.
So, once winter goes away, your average fuel economy will improve significantly. I would say that if I kept the stok 16 inchers on, I would average closer to 28.5 mpg which is amazing considering the power, the extra weight and the fact that the manual 5-spd revs kind of high at highway speeds. I usefually drive in an efficient manner though, only open up the throttle on occasion.
My 1997 900 S 2.3 L auto is rated at 19/27 mpg (old EPA rules) and I've averaged 26.7 mpg in 11 years.
Atul
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Posts in this Thread:
- Disappointing Mileage '07 2.0 Sportcombi, ttdad, Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:10:09
- Yes, be patient, Caarma , Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:49:03 <-- Viewing This Message
- It's winter., Stephen Goldberger, Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:33:45
- Re: Disappointing Mileage '07 2.0 Sportcombi, Ted Y, Fri, 1 Feb 2008 07:33:09
- Re: Disappointing Mileage '07 2.0 Sportcombi, Steven, Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:06:29
- Re: Disappointing Mileage '07 2.0 Sportcombi, Jim Moore, Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:49:06
- Re: Disappointing Mileage '07 2.0 Sportcombi, Recovering Volvophile, Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:27:59
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