Anyone notice better MPG out of 2011 and below than 12+'s

[CincyC6]

I have a two Yari, both 4 door hatch manual trans cars. 2012 is an SE, 2011 is a base model. 2011 has 282k miles, 2012 has 51k.

My 2011 gets 36-39mpg mixed consostantly, the 2012 gets 34-36mph under the same conditions.

Kind of surprised by this

[Dodge Aries K]

The 2012 is most likely heavier, plus if its the SE it has those bigger rims and tires to turn than the little 14s on the older car.

[jra]

I thought the stick shifts got about 40 or more. I have a 15 Yaris hatch automatic and average 36, had a 03 Echo automatic before the Yaris and it averaged 38, gave it to my grandson and it's still going strong, has a little over 200,000 miles on now.

[Brunno One]

I previously had a 2011 Yaris 4 door sedan that got better MPG than my current 2013 YARIS Sport 4 door hatchback. My previous car still in the family and the weight difference between them is just 35 pounds

Sedan 3300 lbs.
Hatchback 3335 lbs.

Sedan is Automatic
Hatchback is 5 speed manual.

I was told by a TOYOTA salesman that 2006-2011 get better MPG than 2012 and up models.