Anyone getting better mileage in the city? - Toyota Yaris Forums

JBIZZ · 01-07-2009, 10:28 PM

The engine runs at a higher RPM (revolutions per minute) at fast speeds. I get like 31MPG Highway/35MPG city in mine. If you slow down to 60MPH on the highway you will see a drastic fuel consumption improvement. When Traveling @ 80MPH, average RPMs are a little under 4K. I believe the average RPMs City driving are probably around 3K, maybe a little less (driving hard). Many bigger motor cars are actually more fuel efficient at higher highway speeds than the Yaris, because they are running at a lower RPM. I believe its safer driving fast with traffic, than driving slower than traffic. Here in Fort Lauderdale average Highway speed is @ 80MPH. There are a few window lickers who go 60MPH or even 40MPH on the highways.

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01-07-2009, 10:28 PM	#4
JBIZZ Drives: 2007 Liftback white Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 122	The engine runs at a higher RPM (revolutions per minute) at fast speeds. I get like 31MPG Highway/35MPG city in mine. If you slow down to 60MPH on the highway you will see a drastic fuel consumption improvement. When Traveling @ 80MPH, average RPMs are a little under 4K. I believe the average RPMs City driving are probably around 3K, maybe a little less (driving hard). Many bigger motor cars are actually more fuel efficient at higher highway speeds than the Yaris, because they are running at a lower RPM. I believe its safer driving fast with traffic, than driving slower than traffic. Here in Fort Lauderdale average Highway speed is @ 80MPH. There are a few window lickers who go 60MPH or even 40MPH on the highways.