Odd mileage....

[dlorde]

Just finished the first 1000 miles in my Yaris TR 1.33 6-speed manual Eco drive, and I'm on 50.1 mpg just scooting around town & driving up & down the motorway. As I'm prone to going 75-85 on the M-way, and don't like dawdling in town, I'd guess a hypermiler could easily get 55-60 mpg or more - so why are everyone's figures so poor?

[DevilGirl]

Originally Posted by dlorde

Just finished the first 1000 miles in my Yaris TR 1.33 6-speed manual Eco drive, and I'm on 50.1 mpg just scooting around town & driving up & down the motorway. As I'm prone to going 75-85 on the M-way, and don't like dawdling in town, I'd guess a hypermiler could easily get 55-60 mpg or more - so why are everyone's figures so poor?

Could be a guess, but don't shoot me if I'm wrong.

I think part of the difference is the use of imperial gallons (UK) vs gallons (US). Different units of measure will net different results.

Also, in the US, we only have the 1.5L, no other option. Personally I just started getting better than 38mpg. I had 1 tank at 41.7 mpg, and the following at 38.2. The second of those two tanks saw a drive where she stretched her legs in order to get me to my train on time (darn running late)...

And for my own knowledge, what is the "Eco drive" you mention?

[dlorde]

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

I think part of the difference is the use of imperial gallons (UK) vs gallons (US). Different units of measure will net different results.

Of course, good thinking - that makes it a more realistic 41.6 mpg in US gallons.

And for my own knowledge, what is the "Eco drive" you mention?

It's what they call the start/stop feature of Toyota 'Optimal Drive'. Engine cuts out when in neutral with clutch in. Read a report of an old lady complaining that her Yaris kept stalling at traffic lights