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growler_south) wrote2006-08-25 10:53 am
growler_south) wrote2006-08-25 10:53 am
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You'd think a lightweight 2-seater with a relatively small engine, especially a Toyota made from components left over from their sensible family cars, would get great fuel economy. In the interests of science (and just a little to do with the glorious sound the MR2's engine makes at 7500rpm) I set about disproving this assumption.
It was hard work, but someone had to do it. 29 litres of fuel over 217km renders 7.5km/litre, or 17.5mpg.
Seventeen point five miles per gallon.
Although I acknowledge the level of mercilessness I've applied to the MR2 in the last week, I have to admit I was expecting slightly better mileage, perhaps in the early 20s. Unless you're driving a Chevy Tahoe, 17-and-a-bit is thirsty. The only thing emptying faster than the fuel tank was my wallet., and I suspect that once you add tyres, brakes and clutches to that equation the cost of running would be surprising. And not in a good way.
Thankfully there is a solution, and one Paul is familiar with: treat it nice, like a regular car. Let's see how she runs when treated respectfully over the next couple of weeks.
It was hard work, but someone had to do it. 29 litres of fuel over 217km renders 7.5km/litre, or 17.5mpg.
Seventeen point five miles per gallon.
Although I acknowledge the level of mercilessness I've applied to the MR2 in the last week, I have to admit I was expecting slightly better mileage, perhaps in the early 20s. Unless you're driving a Chevy Tahoe, 17-and-a-bit is thirsty. The only thing emptying faster than the fuel tank was my wallet., and I suspect that once you add tyres, brakes and clutches to that equation the cost of running would be surprising. And not in a good way.
Thankfully there is a solution, and one Paul is familiar with: treat it nice, like a regular car. Let's see how she runs when treated respectfully over the next couple of weeks.