hybrid v nonhybrid in winter

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Apr 28, 2011 | 10:30 AM

#21

stevedebi

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Re: hybrid v nonhybrid in winter

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Originally Posted by colchiro

I can get the rated 27 mpg highway with my AWD, but I have to drive sanely, no AC and no faster than 70 mph. I no longer have a heavy foot.

I generally get about 30 at 70 MPH, but that is on LA Freeways, so it might be closer to 65 as an average speed.

EDIT: 2008 AWD.

Apr 28, 2011 | 04:19 PM

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colchiro

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Re: hybrid v nonhybrid in winter

The difference is you have cars breaking the wind for you, and probably have FWD.

I get great mileage in metro areas where traffic is heavier, but not as good in the sparse Midwest, with AWD.

Apr 28, 2011 | 04:34 PM

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stevedebi

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Re: hybrid v nonhybrid in winter

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Originally Posted by colchiro

The difference is you have cars breaking the wind for you, and probably have FWD.

I get great mileage in metro areas where traffic is heavier, but not as good in the sparse Midwest, with AWD.

You didn't notice my edit, I have AWD. And no, most cars are passing me!