Fuel Economy - Page 17 - Toyota Yaris Forums

JaiTomato · 05-19-2006, 12:30 PM

Update:
Just bought second tank of gas. Total of 919 miles and 19.8 gallons. That's an average of 46 mpg.
But then that's mostly highway and I drive like someone's grandmother. (Mine never drove a vehicle in her life)

stuffy · 05-19-2006, 01:46 PM

i've noticed a BIG difference in fuel economy when i take it easy (like a grandma) or when i don't (like ziv)

Ziv · 05-19-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuffy

i've noticed a BIG difference in fuel economy when i take it easy (like a grandma) or when i don't (like ziv)

Thank you for pointing it out.

But no, I don't really drive like a maniac. Funny thing is, I have been driving mine for roughly four, five months now. I have NO IDEA why it would behave like that. I used to drive a 2.5 Altima. And I tried really hard to learn to drive a 1.5 like a 1.5. I accelate slowly, let the car pass by me and increase speed like VVTI suppose to be. I hardly go over 3000rpm on local. I drive very little hwy lately because I got everything around where I live.
Even so, city shouldn't be over 7.somethin', should it?

I just got my oil change few days ago. Let's hope it helps!

I was thinking, if the number stays that way, can you guys suggest something I can do? bring back to dealer for check up? use other octane than just 87?

bigsky2 · 05-19-2006, 03:05 PM

6.9l / 100km is the stated mileage for City driving right?

Ziv, your mileage is almost an entire litre over the stated mileage even with your moderate driving behaviour!

I haven't put gas into mine yet, but I am probably going to use 89 octane.

I'll report back when I fill it up and calculate my actual fuel mileage.

Ryu · 05-19-2006, 03:49 PM

I got a auto trans yaris, it 9300km on it right now, I do the first oil change at 2000km, second at 5000km, plan to do it at 10000km.
The car is well maintained i assume,
but the best I got is 7.2L/100km which is not that good i guess,
even when the summer time is coming right now, I still got something like 7.4L/100m 0.o

I didn't drive like a maniac also, I guess it is due to the heavy traffic in highway 1 in Vancouver when I go to work. It makes highway driving like a city driving lol.

foober · 05-19-2006, 06:54 PM

I got 40 miles to the gallon the last fill up. And I'm not driving like an old lady. The car has so much pep to it that i'm having trouble driving slow.

bigsky2 · 05-19-2006, 11:21 PM

Fuel Mileage Stats:

7.33 Litres / 100 KM

Based on the following:

Trip Meter was at 459 KM during fill up
Fill Up Quantity = 33.687 Litres

So after doing the math, it equates to 7.33 Litres for every 100 KM based on that trip.

Most of the driving was city driving, and the usual speed was between 2-3K RPM.

I did go past 3K RPM on a few occasions such as on the highway.

All in all, not too bad considering the stated mileage of 6.9 Litres / 100 KM.

rob. · 05-19-2006, 11:24 PM

I got 40 mpg driving an auto trans. Combo city (rush hour) and highway miles.

NickNickNick · 05-20-2006, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziv

Thank you for pointing it out.

But no, I don't really drive like a maniac. Funny thing is, I have been driving mine for roughly four, five months now. I have NO IDEA why it would behave like that. I used to drive a 2.5 Altima. And I tried really hard to learn to drive a 1.5 like a 1.5. I accelate slowly, let the car pass by me and increase speed like VVTI suppose to be. I hardly go over 3000rpm on local. I drive very little hwy lately because I got everything around where I live.
Even so, city shouldn't be over 7.somethin', should it?

I just got my oil change few days ago. Let's hope it helps!

I was thinking, if the number stays that way, can you guys suggest something I can do? bring back to dealer for check up? use other octane than just 87?

Check your tire pressure...make sure you're running at EXACTLY 2.2BAR/32PSI...makes a huge difference on my car...I had my tire pressure around the 29-30PSI mark, and lost about 10mpg on the highway. I'm sure it'd have been even worse in the city.

why? · 05-20-2006, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziv

Thank you for pointing it out.

But no, I don't really drive like a maniac. Funny thing is, I have been driving mine for roughly four, five months now. I have NO IDEA why it would behave like that. I used to drive a 2.5 Altima. And I tried really hard to learn to drive a 1.5 like a 1.5. I accelate slowly, let the car pass by me and increase speed like VVTI suppose to be. I hardly go over 3000rpm on local. I drive very little hwy lately because I got everything around where I live.
Even so, city shouldn't be over 7.somethin', should it?

I just got my oil change few days ago. Let's hope it helps!

I was thinking, if the number stays that way, can you guys suggest something I can do? bring back to dealer for check up? use other octane than just 87?

It is not necessarily driving like a maniac that can hurt fuel economy.

What are the roads like where you drive?

Do you use the AC a ton?

Do you carry a lot of extra gear?

And of course there is always the chance that something might actually be wrong from the factory.

ricko · 05-20-2006, 11:37 AM

Ziv ...... you know "Why" might have a point about there being a problem. My mileage has NEVER gone above 6.9L/100km, and my best (in gas miser mode) was 6.1L/100km. I live on the edge of a small resort town, so little traffic to deal with so far, but I have almost no highway miles. For the most part I drive ............ "energetically", because I enjoy the car (Yaris RS 5-speed) so much. I would get it checked out. The only other possibility is that you deal with a lot of "stop and go" traffic.

Yaris · 05-20-2006, 12:37 PM

I keep my tire pressure at 37 PSI all around and the car just rolls more easily.

foober · 05-20-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris

I keep my tire pressure at 37 PSI all around and the car just rolls more easily.

I have my tires at 35 psi. I was thinking of putting 37 psi in them. I've heard that can help some.

punch · 05-20-2006, 11:50 PM

Moving from a turbo charged pt cruiser that uses premium, anything better then 400KM per tank will be a blessing for me.

Idjiit · 05-21-2006, 12:52 AM

Got 39mpg on my last tank - probably about 80% highway driving (below 75 for the most part).

pennystocks · 05-21-2006, 06:50 PM

I'm gettin between 29-31 mpg, driving 95% city, 90% of my driving is under 3000 rpm, dunno why its so low mpg. 1800 miles so far on teh car

Also thats like 12.5 km/l or 7.75 for l/100km, i think thats right for 31mpg :/

punch · 05-22-2006, 06:45 AM

update:

brand new sedan, 370KM on ODO, with 1/2 tank left...

mostly highway driving under 120km/h, with od sprint to 140

Yaris · 05-22-2006, 02:13 PM

I used to drive a Prius and always drove like a granny to maximize mileage because the stupid display monitor wouldn't let me forget what my current mileage was.
When my lease was over, I went for a Yaris and now drive for the fun of it and not worry what my mileage is compared to other Yaris drivers.
Unless you're a granny, don't drive like one.

05-19-2006, 03:05 PM	#292
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	6.9l / 100km is the stated mileage for City driving right? Ziv, your mileage is almost an entire litre over the stated mileage even with your moderate driving behaviour! I haven't put gas into mine yet, but I am probably going to use 89 octane. I'll report back when I fill it up and calculate my actual fuel mileage. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

05-19-2006, 03:49 PM	#293
Ryu View User's Garage Drives: Copper Orange Mica Yaris Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 503	I got a auto trans yaris, it 9300km on it right now, I do the first oil change at 2000km, second at 5000km, plan to do it at 10000km. The car is well maintained i assume, but the best I got is 7.2L/100km which is not that good i guess, even when the summer time is coming right now, I still got something like 7.4L/100m 0.o I didn't drive like a maniac also, I guess it is due to the heavy traffic in highway 1 in Vancouver when I go to work. It makes highway driving like a city driving lol. Last edited by Ryu; 05-19-2006 at 04:04 PM.

05-19-2006, 11:21 PM	#295
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Fuel Mileage Stats: 7.33 Litres / 100 KM Based on the following: Trip Meter was at 459 KM during fill up Fill Up Quantity = 33.687 Litres So after doing the math, it equates to 7.33 Litres for every 100 KM based on that trip. Most of the driving was city driving, and the usual speed was between 2-3K RPM. I did go past 3K RPM on a few occasions such as on the highway. All in all, not too bad considering the stated mileage of 6.9 Litres / 100 KM. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

05-19-2006, 12:30 PM	#289
JaiTomato Drives: 07 sedan-flint mica, 96VFR750 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 36	Update: Just bought second tank of gas. Total of 919 miles and 19.8 gallons. That's an average of 46 mpg. But then that's mostly highway and I drive like someone's grandmother. (Mine never drove a vehicle in her life)

05-19-2006, 01:46 PM	#290
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i've noticed a BIG difference in fuel economy when i take it easy (like a grandma) or when i don't (like ziv)

05-19-2006, 06:54 PM	#294
foober Drives: two yaris liftbacks Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kalispell, montana Posts: 351	I got 40 miles to the gallon the last fill up. And I'm not driving like an old lady. The car has so much pep to it that i'm having trouble driving slow.

05-19-2006, 11:24 PM	#296
rob. Hello, what have we here? Drives: Blazing Blue LB Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbia, MD. Posts: 4	I got 40 mpg driving an auto trans. Combo city (rush hour) and highway miles.

05-20-2006, 11:37 AM	#299
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	Ziv ...... you know "Why" might have a point about there being a problem. My mileage has NEVER gone above 6.9L/100km, and my best (in gas miser mode) was 6.1L/100km. I live on the edge of a small resort town, so little traffic to deal with so far, but I have almost no highway miles. For the most part I drive ............ "energetically", because I enjoy the car (Yaris RS 5-speed) so much. I would get it checked out. The only other possibility is that you deal with a lot of "stop and go" traffic.

05-20-2006, 12:37 PM	#300
Yaris Drives: 2010 LB Meteor Metallic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 65	I keep my tire pressure at 37 PSI all around and the car just rolls more easily.

05-20-2006, 11:50 PM	#302
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	Moving from a turbo charged pt cruiser that uses premium, anything better then 400KM per tank will be a blessing for me.

05-21-2006, 12:52 AM	#303
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Got 39mpg on my last tank - probably about 80% highway driving (below 75 for the most part).

05-21-2006, 06:50 PM	#304
pennystocks View User's Garage Drives: 07 Civic Si Coupe(Black Pearl) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 159	I'm gettin between 29-31 mpg, driving 95% city, 90% of my driving is under 3000 rpm, dunno why its so low mpg. 1800 miles so far on teh car Also thats like 12.5 km/l or 7.75 for l/100km, i think thats right for 31mpg :/

05-22-2006, 06:45 AM	#305
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	update: brand new sedan, 370KM on ODO, with 1/2 tank left... mostly highway driving under 120km/h, with od sprint to 140

05-22-2006, 02:13 PM	#306
Yaris Drives: 2010 LB Meteor Metallic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 65	I used to drive a Prius and always drove like a granny to maximize mileage because the stupid display monitor wouldn't let me forget what my current mileage was. When my lease was over, I went for a Yaris and now drive for the fun of it and not worry what my mileage is compared to other Yaris drivers. Unless you're a granny, don't drive like one.