Summer blend must be here: averaging 44.4 mpg on current tank (1/3 of a tank so far)

[jayeh]

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

You can get those numbers with a automatic if you dont go above the speed limit. If you drive 75-80mph like most people then your mpg will start to drop. The final drive on the 4 speed auto isnt geared as high as the 5 speed manual so your going to be running a higher rpm range which is less fuel efficient.

The speed limit here is 62mph and I usually do 62-65!

My highway only fuel economy is 43+ (if I reset my scan gauge the second I hit the on ramp).

I think I just sit at a lot of red lights. I still can't get more than 33-36 on a tank.

I once had my car up to 80mph... once... in the 9 months I've owned it. I can't imagine driving it that speed for any amount of time, it sounded like it was about to blow apart.