Question: ES 350 MPG difference among Eco/Normal/Sport
01-30-13, 08:41 AM
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Question: ES 350 MPG difference among Eco/Normal/Sport
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know the MPG difference among Eco, Normal and Sport mode. I would like to know how much gas savings I can make driving with Eco mode, and how much more gas spending driving with Sport mode instead of Normal mode. I would greatly appreciate if anyone can tell me what is the MPG for Eco mode and Sport mode. I believe this 21/31 MPG is based on Normal mode. I was thinking to buy a ES 300h but changed my mind to buy ES350 because I was able to discount a lot more. This is my first Lexus. My last 3 car were BMW and I hope I like Lexus as much as I liked BMW.
Does anyone know the MPG difference among Eco, Normal and Sport mode. I would like to know how much gas savings I can make driving with Eco mode, and how much more gas spending driving with Sport mode instead of Normal mode. I would greatly appreciate if anyone can tell me what is the MPG for Eco mode and Sport mode. I believe this 21/31 MPG is based on Normal mode. I was thinking to buy a ES 300h but changed my mind to buy ES350 because I was able to discount a lot more. This is my first Lexus. My last 3 car were BMW and I hope I like Lexus as much as I liked BMW.
01-30-13, 11:49 AM
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The various modes simply adjust the throttle response. For example, if in Eco Mode you need to push the throttle 1/2 way to obtain 3000 rpm, you might only have to push the throttle 1/5 the way in Sport Mode. So if you drive aggressively in Eco Mode but drive softly in Sport Mode, your mileage will be about the same.
In theory you should get better FE in Eco Mode but how and where you drive will ultimately effect your FE.
In theory you should get better FE in Eco Mode but how and where you drive will ultimately effect your FE.
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01-30-13, 12:35 PM
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Elliot is very correct.
I actually calculated this; I first started with Eco mode and drove 300 miles and filled up, I got 24.46mpg, then I tested the Sport it came out to be 24.44mpg and the last one was normal and it came out to be very close to Eco mode. Since I drove the same for all three I should get similar mpg but for Sport I only lost a little.
Although I have to say for some reason the rides on Eco and Sport are much more comfortable than Normal, it felt as if something is holding the car back so I always drive in Eco mode and Sport by night or whenever the highway is empty.
I actually calculated this; I first started with Eco mode and drove 300 miles and filled up, I got 24.46mpg, then I tested the Sport it came out to be 24.44mpg and the last one was normal and it came out to be very close to Eco mode. Since I drove the same for all three I should get similar mpg but for Sport I only lost a little.
Although I have to say for some reason the rides on Eco and Sport are much more comfortable than Normal, it felt as if something is holding the car back so I always drive in Eco mode and Sport by night or whenever the highway is empty.
03-23-13, 11:25 AM
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02-17-16, 01:42 PM
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I can't say for the ES, but I would assume it's like my IS or GS, and this is how they work:
If you turn off the car in Eco mode, it will start in Eco mode.
If you turn off the car in Normal mode, it will start in Normal mode.
If you turn off the car in Sport mode, it will start in Normal mode.
In other words, on the IS and GS, the car will start in the mode you turned it off in, unless it's Sport mode, in which case it will start in Normal.
The dealer cannot change this because the EPA ratings would be effected. Basically, the EPA mileage testing has to include the most aggressive/least efficient mode the car can start in.
If you turn off the car in Eco mode, it will start in Eco mode.
If you turn off the car in Normal mode, it will start in Normal mode.
If you turn off the car in Sport mode, it will start in Normal mode.
In other words, on the IS and GS, the car will start in the mode you turned it off in, unless it's Sport mode, in which case it will start in Normal.
The dealer cannot change this because the EPA ratings would be effected. Basically, the EPA mileage testing has to include the most aggressive/least efficient mode the car can start in.
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02-17-16, 01:44 PM
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I can't say for the ES, but I would assume it's like my IS or GS, and this is how they work:
If you turn off the car in Eco mode, it will start in Eco mode.
If you turn off the car in Normal mode, it will start in Normal mode.
If you turn off the car in Sport mode, it will start in Normal mode.
In other words, on the IS and GS, the car will start in the mode you turned it off in, unless it's Sport mode, in which case it will start in Normal.
The dealer cannot change this because the EPA ratings would be effected. Basically, the EPA mileage testing has to include the most aggressive/least efficient mode the car can start in.
If you turn off the car in Eco mode, it will start in Eco mode.
If you turn off the car in Normal mode, it will start in Normal mode.
If you turn off the car in Sport mode, it will start in Normal mode.
In other words, on the IS and GS, the car will start in the mode you turned it off in, unless it's Sport mode, in which case it will start in Normal.
The dealer cannot change this because the EPA ratings would be effected. Basically, the EPA mileage testing has to include the most aggressive/least efficient mode the car can start in.
02-17-16, 07:52 PM
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02-18-16, 06:54 AM
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COOL, that means I can jazz up the wife's car when I drive it, but she then won't notice what I've done... Score!
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Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, and
Torque is how far you take the wall with you
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Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, and
Torque is how far you take the wall with you
02-28-16, 04:20 PM
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I drive about 70 miles per day, and have tested out all 3 modes. I have not noticed any difference in MPG during my long mileage testing. I drive a good 50/50 on city/highway. It's just for acceleration purposes.
08-04-16, 07:50 AM
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The 2016 ES product brochure states this:
So perhaps ECO mode on the newest models also changes your A/C output?
Drive Mode Select enables you to make your vehicle more responsive or efficient. Sport mode alters the powertrain for faster and more dynamic throttle response. Normal mode provides the optimal balance of fuel efficiency and engine performance. ECO mode moderates the throttle response, engine power output and climate settings for increased fuel efficiency.
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