Fuel Economy - Page 57 - Toyota Yaris Forums

swng · 02-16-2007, 07:58 PM

Reportedly, the Yaris has been ranked among the top most fuel efficient cars and awarded accordingly by the Fed at the recent Torronto Auto Show. Beneath is the link to the relevant video. If you are interested, click the link, wait a few seconds for the announcer/commercial to finish and the show to start, then move the seek button under the screen toward the end of the TV program (i.e. the 51th minute of the 58-minute show) to skip the lengthy materials irrelevant for this post and you will see the Yaris right there.
http://www.robtv.com/servlet/HTMLTem...p1/h/220asf///
Interesting enough, the Honda Fit, reportedly, won a similar award on the same occasion in the Station Wagon Class.

ChinoCharles · 02-17-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by swng

...in the Station Wagon Class.

'Nuff said.

swng · 02-17-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

'Nuff said.

Yes

!!!!!!!!

dansides · 02-17-2007, 09:59 PM

121 mi trip run at about 55 to 60 for 60miles and 50 to 55 for 60 mi got 37.8mpg scan gauge.

highest reading i saw was 43.1 mpg on first 60 miles

nsmitchell · 02-19-2007, 01:07 PM

I've been too embarassed lately to post my MPG numbers. Well they have been around 27-29MPG. It is pretty cold in the mornings. I drive it nice and easy while the cool light is on. I stomp on is some after that. Still this sucks!

swng · 02-19-2007, 07:59 PM

For regular visitors to this thread, if you are already too familiar with advices like these:http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/fuelalrt.pdf, then please try reading these:http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportatio...attr=8#monthly.
If you are already too familiar with all the linked advices, please post here more because I, and probably many other members, will like to share your knowledge and experience

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eTiMaGo · 02-19-2007, 10:16 PM

Man.... 200 kilometers to go down to half a tank, and I'm now at 250 and only have 2 bars left, and I've been driving in much the same manner... weird... I usually refuel at this point, but I'll wait for one bar this time.

leowhy · 02-20-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

Man.... 200 kilometers to go down to half a tank, and I'm now at 250 and only have 2 bars left, and I've been driving in much the same manner... weird... I usually refuel at this point, but I'll wait for one bar this time.

i consider this number is not surprising as this has been my readings so far for 100% city driving...

Razr · 02-20-2007, 07:28 PM

When I drive: 12.24 KM/L, 8.17 L/100km, 28.76 MPG (US)
When the wife drives: 14.74 KM/L, 6.78 L/100km, 34.65 MPG (US)

Same basic driving circumstances (80% city, 20% highway), just a slightly different driving style :P

There's effectively no driving law enforcement here at all, and even if you did get clocked speeding it's a $10 fine ($5 if you pay at the "window") with no demerit point system. I'm just taking advantage of it all before they change their minds :)

Jem_hadar · 02-20-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Razr

When I drive: 12.24 KM/L, 8.17 L/100km, 28.76 MPG (US)

There's effectively no driving law enforcement here at all, and even if you did get clocked speeding it's a $10 fine ($5 if you pay at the "window") with no demerit point system. I'm just taking advantage of it all before they change their minds :)

WOW! Fucking awesome in Thailand. Jesus christ.

Racer X-8 · 02-20-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jem_hadar

WOW! Fucking awesome in Thailand. Jesus christ.

Mmmm...well, speaking of JC, just don't go there speaking too favoritively of any monotheocratic beliefs, and He's not one of them.

uncleyaris · 02-20-2007, 10:47 PM

if off topic, i hate the digital gas gauge. i would like to see a gauge which shows a better accurate level. a one bar am I really one bar or sort of second bar, know what i mean!

Jem_hadar · 02-20-2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer X-8

Mmmm...well, speaking of JC, just don't go there speaking too favoritively of any monotheocratic beliefs, and He's not one of them.

haha! And I'm an passionate atheist too... i could cause some problems!

Razr · 02-21-2007, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jem_hadar

WOW! Fucking awesome in Thailand. Jesus christ.

Well, it has it's downsides too - the lack of any enforcement of any driving laws, and readily purchasable driving licenses breeds a different type of driver - one that has NFI! Driving here is more often than not survival vs. enjoyment LOL. Thus, I take every available oppty to enjoy driving :)

As for

, well apart from the two times a year they put on a DUI blitz (during the Christian and Thai new years), the rest of the time the only test you'll be put to is whether you make it home in one piece or not. Can make for an interesting mobile obstacle course at times..

Anyways, that's just the tip of the iceberg when looking at what constitutes driving fun in Thailand - I haven't even started on the busses and trucks that know no lanes, or the drivers that insist on driving up the shoulder the wrong way, or the motorcycles that have no idea you need more lane space, and that when you are travelling 80KM/hr faster than them they become terribly difficult not to kill.. etc, etc.. the list goes on :)

eTiMaGo · 02-21-2007, 04:59 AM

Amen to that

You forgot... 5 people on a motorcycle... 9 year old kids driving motorcycles... People driving the wrong way on a divided 4-lane highway, just so they don't have to go a couple kilometers further and U-turn... 2-lane roads that are really 1-lane because people park in the outer lane... Heck, even police cars and motorcycles driving in total disrespect of road rules...

And something maybe a little more specific to Phuket, buses/trucks/vans going up a hill road at 5km/h and sometimes stalling, always fun when you're behind them... Or even people in normal automatic cars and pickups who have no idea how to go up a hill and end up crawling... That really annoys me when I'm back down there, and it's fun roaring past them in my mom's car or on a bike

It's funny, when my parents and I go back to France, we always drive extremely defensively, to the amusement of other family members... Like,, there's a car up ahead at a stop sign, who's going to merge into your road. By instinct we slow down and get ready to slam the brakes for when he cuts you off... But in a "civilized" country, that's not required, the guy will patiently wait his turn... Uncanny...

Of course, the death toll for road accidents here? Not pretty at all.

But anyway back on topic, I'm happy, I fueled up today, just ran the calculations and that was 24MPG, better than the 18-19MPG of my previous tanks

Racer X-8 · 02-21-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleyaris

if off topic, i hate the digital gas gauge. i would like to see a gauge which shows a better accurate level. a one bar am I really one bar or sort of second bar, know what i mean!

One bar means stop for gas. It does flash faster and faster as you approach ultimate let-down-ism (when you walk).

superjens · 02-23-2007, 10:40 PM

I almost got 40 MPG on my last tank; 39.639 to be exact. This was 50/50 highway/city, tires at 44 PSI, very light footed with lots of coasting in neutral. My lifetime average is 33 so far.

swng · 02-24-2007, 12:51 AM

Last tank gave me about 40.24 mpg (Imperial) or 33.3 mpg (US).
City/highway was about 30/70. Average load: 2 people plus personal belongings. Driving style: Synchronize with traffic.
The above mpg numbers are close to my long term averages.

Last report at Post #991, Page 67.

02-19-2007, 01:07 PM	#1013
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	I've been too embarassed lately to post my MPG numbers. Well they have been around 27-29MPG. It is pretty cold in the mornings. I drive it nice and easy while the cool light is on. I stomp on is some after that. Still this sucks! __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

02-19-2007, 07:59 PM	#1014
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	For regular visitors to this thread, if you are already too familiar with advices like these:http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/fuelalrt.pdf, then please try reading these:http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportatio...attr=8#monthly. If you are already too familiar with all the linked advices, please post here more because I, and probably many other members, will like to share your knowledge and experience.

02-19-2007, 10:16 PM	#1015
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Man.... 200 kilometers to go down to half a tank, and I'm now at 250 and only have 2 bars left, and I've been driving in much the same manner... weird... I usually refuel at this point, but I'll wait for one bar this time. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

02-21-2007, 04:59 AM	#1023
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Amen to that You forgot... 5 people on a motorcycle... 9 year old kids driving motorcycles... People driving the wrong way on a divided 4-lane highway, just so they don't have to go a couple kilometers further and U-turn... 2-lane roads that are really 1-lane because people park in the outer lane... Heck, even police cars and motorcycles driving in total disrespect of road rules... And something maybe a little more specific to Phuket, buses/trucks/vans going up a hill road at 5km/h and sometimes stalling, always fun when you're behind them... Or even people in normal automatic cars and pickups who have no idea how to go up a hill and end up crawling... That really annoys me when I'm back down there, and it's fun roaring past them in my mom's car or on a bike It's funny, when my parents and I go back to France, we always drive extremely defensively, to the amusement of other family members... Like,, there's a car up ahead at a stop sign, who's going to merge into your road. By instinct we slow down and get ready to slam the brakes for when he cuts you off... But in a "civilized" country, that's not required, the guy will patiently wait his turn... Uncanny... Of course, the death toll for road accidents here? Not pretty at all. But anyway back on topic, I'm happy, I fueled up today, just ran the calculations and that was 24MPG, better than the 18-19MPG of my previous tanks __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

02-16-2007, 07:58 PM	#1009
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Reportedly, the Yaris has been ranked among the top most fuel efficient cars and awarded accordingly by the Fed at the recent Torronto Auto Show. Beneath is the link to the relevant video. If you are interested, click the link, wait a few seconds for the announcer/commercial to finish and the show to start, then move the seek button under the screen toward the end of the TV program (i.e. the 51th minute of the 58-minute show) to skip the lengthy materials irrelevant for this post and you will see the Yaris right there. http://www.robtv.com/servlet/HTMLTem...p1/h/220asf/// Interesting enough, the Honda Fit, reportedly, won a similar award on the same occasion in the Station Wagon Class.

02-17-2007, 09:59 PM	#1012
dansides View User's Garage Drives: 07 3 dr Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 85	121 mi trip run at about 55 to 60 for 60miles and 50 to 55 for 60 mi got 37.8mpg scan gauge. highest reading i saw was 43.1 mpg on first 60 miles

02-20-2007, 07:28 PM	#1017
Razr YRS WHOR View User's Garage Drives: White 2007 Yaris E-Limited 5dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 359	When I drive: 12.24 KM/L, 8.17 L/100km, 28.76 MPG (US) When the wife drives: 14.74 KM/L, 6.78 L/100km, 34.65 MPG (US) Same basic driving circumstances (80% city, 20% highway), just a slightly different driving style :P There's effectively no driving law enforcement here at all, and even if you did get clocked speeding it's a $10 fine ($5 if you pay at the "window") with no demerit point system. I'm just taking advantage of it all before they change their minds :)

02-20-2007, 10:47 PM	#1020
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	if off topic, i hate the digital gas gauge. i would like to see a gauge which shows a better accurate level. a one bar am I really one bar or sort of second bar, know what i mean!

02-23-2007, 10:40 PM	#1025
superjens Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 9	I almost got 40 MPG on my last tank; 39.639 to be exact. This was 50/50 highway/city, tires at 44 PSI, very light footed with lots of coasting in neutral. My lifetime average is 33 so far.

02-24-2007, 12:51 AM	#1026
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Last tank gave me about 40.24 mpg (Imperial) or 33.3 mpg (US). City/highway was about 30/70. Average load: 2 people plus personal belongings. Driving style: Synchronize with traffic. The above mpg numbers are close to my long term averages. Last report at Post #991, Page 67.