I have a FWD and average 32 MPG in mixed driving.
Other factors to consider include the automatic transmission having to down shift to get acceleration (which benefits the vehicle's fuel economy), and it being sensitive to crosswinds.Eliminating the AWD, however, puts the Trax into competition with subcompact hatchbacks that offer higher fuel economy--right up to the 50-mpg Toyota Prius C hybrid.
In the all-wheel-drive group, three somewhat larger Subaru compact models are rated higher: the XV Crosstrek at 29 mpg, and the XV Crosstrek Hybrid and standard Impreza hatchback at 31 mpg.
It's only been out since 2012-2013, unless they have motivations with a real sense of urgency, don't expect anything much for another couple years.While it isn't the best it's up their, plus who knows what more tuning potential it has for better MPG and power.
It's great that you are getting better than the EPA estimate. What kind of driving do you do normally and would you say you are more conservative with the pedal, or do you have a heavy foot?I have a FWD and average 32 MPG in mixed driving.
I'm definitely conservative, comes from when I was driving a V6 and getting 24 mpg -- I had to squeeze as much mpg out as I could! I do as much coasting as I can in town without affecting traffic.It's great that you are getting better than the EPA estimate. What kind of driving do you do normally and would you say you are more conservative with the pedal, or do you have a heavy foot?
70 mph! That's pretty fast. I guess you are in a bug hurry sometimes.I'm definitely conservative, comes from when I was driving a V6 and getting 24 mpg -- I had to squeeze as much mpg out as I could! I do as much coasting as I can in town without affecting traffic.
According to the Trax my average speed is usually around 30 mph; although I do hit speeds of 70 mph a couple of times a week.![]()
I have my grandson on weekends and hit the interstate for about 5 miles (my 70 mph excitement!). :laugh:70 mph! That's pretty fast. I guess you are in a bug hurry sometimes.
Best thing to do is to have constant power being applied, not slam on the gas and then coast, and then press on the gas again. That's what I was taught.
For better gas mileage? I'm happy with the engine the Trax has, not a race horse by any means, but it's peppy enough for my needs and decent mileage.The Encore is getting a new smaller engine apparently. That will be something to look out for although we might not get it in the trax,