The following web site indicates hatchback gets 48 mpg highway and sedan gets 52 mpg. Does anyone know why there is a 4 mpg difference ?
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This was discussed regarding the gasser sedan vs. hatchback. If the diesels are the same, it is mostly because "The hatchback shares its 153-hp turbo four and six-speed manual and automatic transmission options with the sedan, but Chevrolet promises that the wagonoid Cruze will be tuned for more driving fun than the comfort-*minded sedan."The following web site indicates hatchback gets 48 mpg highway and sedan gets 52 mpg. Does anyone know why there is a 4 mpg difference ?
Gearing is not different between models. The difference between a Premier and LT is less efficient tires and unsprung weight from the heavy wheels.I'm somewhat interested in Cruze vs Premier. The minor difference in EPA ratings can easily be explained by the lower gearing and a few extra pounds. What I can't explain is why the few owners who have experienced seriously low MPG all seem to be driving Premiers.
After I reassemble my LT, I might try driving it on the freeway in 5th gear and see if I can beat CruzeTech's 6th gear MPG. Or maybe I'll test the 'Hatchbacks are less aero' theory by putting the headlights back on it and driving 75mph without fenders or front bumper. Naw, it'd be just my luck to feed a rock to the condenser or transmission cooler if I tried that.
About 10 lbs lighter actually.hatchback is heavier too, no?
They drive the same to me. The LT hatch is less wallowy in corners. At highway speeds, aerodynamics absolutely play a role.Minor aerodynamic and weight differences will have a negligible effect compared to a different "tune" from the factory.
Looks like you're right, 3.14 across the board.Gearing is not different between models.
Steering rack/ratios are differentLooks like you're right, 3.14 across the board.
Now where did I get the idea the LS and LT were 3.14 and the Premier was 3.4x?
Must have been a hallucination, or a pre-release magazine write-up.
My best tank so far is 42.5 mpg. Sure, I can get into the 20's with winter gas, snow tires, and flogging it, but in the summer it is easy to get high 30's if I put a little effort into it.My Premier Hatch gets horrid gas mileage. 31 highway, on a good day.
Yup, that's it right there. 70-75 is not EPA tested mpg speed.I drive 120 miles a day, round trip, for work. 70-75 the whole trip. Highest I’ve seen, is 34. But average 31. Lifetime average for odometer, is 26.7.
Varies a lot depending on driving habits, terrain, etc too.Yup, that's it right there. 70-75 is not EPA tested mpg speed.
65 mph keeps the tachometer at 2000 rpm's, where you are going to get 40 mpg (or better). Above that, and you start sucking the gas up, the faster you go.
If I had to drive 65mph to work, I’d probably kill myself.Yup, that's it right there. 70-75 is not EPA tested mpg speed.
65 mph keeps the tachometer at 2000 rpm's, where you are going to get 40 mpg (or better). Above that, and you start sucking the gas up, the faster you go.
Absolutely, on both accounts. This has been my experience as well.Varies a lot depending on driving habits, terrain, etc too.
I have been decently impressed with the MPG of the Gen 2 automatic - it is usually on par or within 1-2 MPG of what my underpowered little 1LT manual would do. In my experience, the Gen 1 autos left a lot to be desired for MPG. In the same sort of driving, the Gen 1 auto rental I had for a week recently was ~4 MPG lower than my Gen 2.