Sedan vs LB - Toyota Yaris Forums

birdman · 12-02-2010, 04:39 AM

Why does the larger Sedan get better mileage than a 3dr LB?

DebbyM46227 · 12-02-2010, 08:56 AM

I think it's because the sedan has better aerodynamics.

sickpuppy1 · 12-02-2010, 09:01 AM

Probably right. They both weigh within 20-30 pounds of each other and on the highway the sharp cutoff of the LB causes drag, where the sedan gives a smoother air flow. Back and forth to work I'm getting 39-41 mpg without trying too hard with my sedan.

47_MasoN_47 · 12-02-2010, 10:26 AM

I average about 35mpg in my sedan, but that's all busy city driving. On the highway I get between 45 and 50. I don't think aero would matter a whole lot in town (less than 30mph) but on the highway I can see where it'd make a big difference.

birdman · 12-02-2010, 03:27 PM

The Prius roof cuts off too and it has great aerodynamics.

nemelek · 12-02-2010, 03:37 PM

Not sure how much of a difference this makes but the HB is a higher profile vehicle. I like the added headroom.

cst · 01-25-2012, 07:29 PM

I'm on my third yaris as of this week - 2009 sedan MT.

2007 sedan MT 10500 mile average 39.12
2009 hatch MT 18000 mile average 36.69

Back to a 2009 sedan. Hope to do as well as the 07'
I think the sedan makes a difference.

cst

12-02-2010, 04:39 AM	#1
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Sedan vs LB Why does the larger Sedan get better mileage than a 3dr LB?

12-02-2010, 09:01 AM	#3
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	Probably right. They both weigh within 20-30 pounds of each other and on the highway the sharp cutoff of the LB causes drag, where the sedan gives a smoother air flow. Back and forth to work I'm getting 39-41 mpg without trying too hard with my sedan. __________________

12-02-2010, 10:26 AM	#4
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	I average about 35mpg in my sedan, but that's all busy city driving. On the highway I get between 45 and 50. I don't think aero would matter a whole lot in town (less than 30mph) but on the highway I can see where it'd make a big difference. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

12-02-2010, 03:37 PM	#6
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Not sure how much of a difference this makes but the HB is a higher profile vehicle. I like the added headroom. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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12-02-2010, 08:56 AM	#2
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	I think it's because the sedan has better aerodynamics.

12-02-2010, 03:27 PM	#5
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	The Prius roof cuts off too and it has great aerodynamics.

01-25-2012, 07:29 PM	#7
cst Drives: 2009 sedan MT barcelona red Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LI ny usa Posts: 5	I'm on my third yaris as of this week - 2009 sedan MT. 2007 sedan MT 10500 mile average 39.12 2009 hatch MT 18000 mile average 36.69 Back to a 2009 sedan. Hope to do as well as the 07' I think the sedan makes a difference. cst