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epa != real life for Saabs it seems...
Posted by James [Email] (more from James) on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:09:34
In Reply to: Re: Has anyone seen mpg numbers on the 4 cyl?, DE [Profile/Gallery]
, Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:32:51
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I averaged about 32mpg at 75mph average speed over 1000 miles in a 2004 arc, driving it the way it was meant to be driven... EPA claims 28 highway for that car (and test speed would be <<75mph). I don't see why the new car will be any different... sure, it's heavier, but the engine is more efficient as well...
in contrast, every Japanese or American car I've driven got worse than EPA. Why? Not 100% sure why, but I think it has a lot to do with gearing + low end torque... turbo is nice... cruising rpms are low in these cars...
I don't think you have anything to worry about fuel-wise for a car of that size... that said, I'm keen to see what Saab can do with a hybrid 9-3...
James...
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