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12-02-2010, 04:39 AM | #1 |
Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009
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Sedan vs LB
Why does the larger Sedan get better mileage than a 3dr LB?
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12-02-2010, 08:56 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010
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I think it's because the sedan has better aerodynamics.
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12-02-2010, 09:01 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010
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Probably right. They both weigh within 20-30 pounds of each other and on the highway the sharp cutoff of the LB causes drag, where the sedan gives a smoother air flow. Back and forth to work I'm getting 39-41 mpg without trying too hard with my sedan.
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12-02-2010, 10:26 AM | #4 |
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Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009
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I average about 35mpg in my sedan, but that's all busy city driving. On the highway I get between 45 and 50. I don't think aero would matter a whole lot in town (less than 30mph) but on the highway I can see where it'd make a big difference.
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12-02-2010, 03:27 PM | #5 |
Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009
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The Prius roof cuts off too and it has great aerodynamics.
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12-02-2010, 03:37 PM | #6 |
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Not sure how much of a difference this makes but the HB is a higher profile vehicle. I like the added headroom.
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01-25-2012, 07:29 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2009 sedan MT barcelona red Join Date: Oct 2009
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I'm on my third yaris as of this week - 2009 sedan MT.
2007 sedan MT 10500 mile average 39.12 2009 hatch MT 18000 mile average 36.69 Back to a 2009 sedan. Hope to do as well as the 07' I think the sedan makes a difference. cst |
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