Gas Mileage
10-21-14, 11:52 PM
#31
Eco mode doesn't make a noticable difference, it upshifts to 8 just fine in normal mode. I accelerate faster than the normal person but I keep my speed steady and I tend to time my lights by squinting at those pedestrian countdown things (I can't recall what they are called, the lights that numerically count down to "0" to signify if the light will turn red) and coast off the gas if I know it'll turn red. I never follow anyone up close and leave a good gap 1) I do not want to rear end anyone, and 2) it lets me coast versus hit my brakes if the car in front decides to turn into a shopping lot.
I actually find the digital speedo on the F-sport difficult to gauge and maintain my speed. Without that visual need "swinging" it's not as intuitive for me (still in the learning curve).
I actually find the digital speedo on the F-sport difficult to gauge and maintain my speed. Without that visual need "swinging" it's not as intuitive for me (still in the learning curve).
Pretty much always 24-25mpg right now - up from 21mpg when I first got the car.
On your last statement, which is originally made me want to respond... just go by feel man. I honestly rarely look at my gauges these days. Even on canyon runs in Sport/+ mode I look to confirm but I'm rarely surprised. The car puts emphasis on RPM and once you get used to that you'll prefer it. The car may be numb compared to sport sedans with hydraulic steering (like an m3) but it still communicates quite well. I usually know what my car is thinking and its smarter than I am.
10-22-14, 03:45 AM
#32
10-22-14, 07:38 AM
#33
To look on the bright side, I still use a lot less gas overall living in the city.
10-22-14, 08:24 AM
#34
Here is my commute this morning. 7 mph and 7.4 mpg. It's only a couple miles and whenever the weather is nice, I actually walk instead of drive. But it shows what real city driving is like. What the EPA calls "city" is actually suburban driving, with avg speeds in the 20-40 mph range.
To look on the bright side, I still use a lot less gas overall living in the city.
To look on the bright side, I still use a lot less gas overall living in the city.
10-24-14, 08:50 AM
#40
IS 250 Non F-Sport
5500 miles on the clock
I regularly make the trip from Dallas to Lubbock, TX (West Texas, about 320 Miles) and on the freeway with 93 octane I average just under 30 MPG. When Im in Lubbock however the only choice is 91 octane and I drive the majority of the time in the city. Thats when I get to about 22 or 23 if Im lucky.
5500 miles on the clock
I regularly make the trip from Dallas to Lubbock, TX (West Texas, about 320 Miles) and on the freeway with 93 octane I average just under 30 MPG. When Im in Lubbock however the only choice is 91 octane and I drive the majority of the time in the city. Thats when I get to about 22 or 23 if Im lucky.
10-27-14, 02:27 AM
#43
Here is my commute this morning. 7 mph and 7.4 mpg. It's only a couple miles and whenever the weather is nice, I actually walk instead of drive. But it shows what real city driving is like. What the EPA calls "city" is actually suburban driving, with avg speeds in the 20-40 mph range.
To look on the bright side, I still use a lot less gas overall living in the city.
To look on the bright side, I still use a lot less gas overall living in the city.
1) let the car break in
2) Learn how to use the shift paddles
3) Expect lower MPG for city drives if you have a lot of stop-and-go traffic
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