Electric Vehicle Forums

Electric Vehicle Forums (/forums/)
-   Toyota Highlander Hybrid (https://electricvehicleforums.com/forums/toyota-highlander-hybrid-31/)
-   -   Impact of A/C on MPG (https://electricvehicleforums.com/forums/toyota-highlander-hybrid-31/impact-c-mpg-8761/)

jajohnson 07-24-2006 12:54 PM

Impact of A/C on MPG
 
I now feel I have sufficient experience using the HiHy A/C to assess the relative impact on my MPG. When not using the A/C due to moderate weather, I was able to consistently attain abot 30 MPG (suburban environment). Once I started using the A/C all the time I dropped to about 27 MPG driving in the same environment. Looks like the A/C results in about a 10% hit on MPG. This is on a base model HiHy where I manually turn the A/C on and leave it (fan on position 1, recirc on or off depending on the level of cooling required). If the Limited auto A/C cycles the A/C on and off to maintain temperature the impact may be less.

This was not a scientific study, just casual observations. YMMV.

JOE540CI 07-27-2006 07:13 PM

Re: Impact of A/C on MPG
 
I have watched the mpg with AC on and off,But not really to close. I an pretty sure I loose about 2MPG with ac on!!


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:34 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands