4RX Mileage Thread
#1
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4RX Mileage Thread
Was checking to see what you really get on the highway in gas mileage. It states 28 mpg. I have a BMW that states 28 mpg but in highway driving I normally get about 30 mpg w/o ac running. This is by measuring mpg after filling tank. The computer read out would sometimes state 32 mpg but when measured on fill up it was sometimes 2 mpg off. Mercedes s class I had stated 26 mpg highway and I got 28 to 30 mpg all the time.
Wondering if RX exceeds mpg rating as well?
Wondering if RX exceeds mpg rating as well?
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mtsunshine (11-03-20)
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First full tank and I got 15.6 mpg on Normal mode around the city with lots of stopping 25-30 average speed. I reset the miles and switched to ECO mode to see how much I get in a full tank of Regular 7/11 fuel on the 2016 RX 350.
#4
That's more realistic, I don't know how other people are averaging 23-25 mpg in the city?
#5
My 450h (AWD) consistently is getting between 30.3 and 31.5 mpg on urban streets. Freeway driving stays at 30 mpg if I hang at 60 mph. Drops down to 27.5 - 28.5 at speeds of 70 and higher. Strictly premium fuel.
#6
Second full tank and I got 16.2 mpg on ECO mode around the city with lots of stopping 20-45 average speed.
On Normal mode I got 15.6 mpg.
Is this what would be expected? I never accelerate rapidly and always release gas pedal way before I reach a red light.
I am using Regular fuel from 7/11.
Just switched to Race Trac Regular and will report mpg on ECO. Sport should get me 13-14???
On Normal mode I got 15.6 mpg.
Is this what would be expected? I never accelerate rapidly and always release gas pedal way before I reach a red light.
I am using Regular fuel from 7/11.
Just switched to Race Trac Regular and will report mpg on ECO. Sport should get me 13-14???
#7
Driver School Candidate
Just took a short trip from Houston to San Antonio (about 180 miles each way) and averaged around 23mpg. I wasn't driving it hard, but I wasn't babying it either. I expect that this figure will improve a bit once everything is properly broken in. In my '14 Tacoma my mileage got much better after a few thousand miles. It's still nowhere near as good as the brand new RX in that department, but it is doing ok for what it is (18mpg average).
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#8
Driver School Candidate
I use an Automatic (automatic.com) with my 2016 RX to track mpg. I haven't taken any really long trips yet but for a couple 50 mile highway trips I was able to get a little over 31 mpg. This was driving the speed limit and consistently using the radar assisted cruise control. For short trips around town, I get 11-16 mpg.
#9
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Second full tank and I got 16.2 mpg on ECO mode around the city with lots of stopping 20-45 average speed.
On Normal mode I got 15.6 mpg.
Is this what would be expected? I never accelerate rapidly and always release gas pedal way before I reach a red light.
I am using Regular fuel from 7/11.
Just switched to Race Trac Regular and will report mpg on ECO. Sport should get me 13-14???
On Normal mode I got 15.6 mpg.
Is this what would be expected? I never accelerate rapidly and always release gas pedal way before I reach a red light.
I am using Regular fuel from 7/11.
Just switched to Race Trac Regular and will report mpg on ECO. Sport should get me 13-14???
#11
On a recent 180 mile roundtrip to a local ski resort, i did 23MPG with a Thule Cargo box on the roof. Note, a lot of the trip up there was uphill on the highways, and downhill on the way home.... I drove mostly between 70-80MPH
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elikem (09-18-21)
#12
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Fuel Mileage
Recent trip checked fuel actual mileage, miles divided by fuel used, not the onboard 'computer'.
Most of the trip, highway 70-76 MPH, Columbia SC to West Palm Beach Fla. , 26.3 MPG.
I'm a happy person!
Vehicle started trip with 2,000 miles on it so not what I would consider 'broken in'. Big improvement
over my 2009.
Most of the trip, highway 70-76 MPH, Columbia SC to West Palm Beach Fla. , 26.3 MPG.
I'm a happy person!
Vehicle started trip with 2,000 miles on it so not what I would consider 'broken in'. Big improvement
over my 2009.
#13
That is good for sure. Around town I am getting around 21-22 mpg driving it easy.
At highway speed, 60 or under I have seen 28-29mpg. Your 26 at 70 or more is still darn good.
At highway speed, 60 or under I have seen 28-29mpg. Your 26 at 70 or more is still darn good.
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mikemacch (05-05-21)
#14
Second full tank and I got 16.2 mpg on ECO mode around the city with lots of stopping 20-45 average speed.
On Normal mode I got 15.6 mpg.
Is this what would be expected? I never accelerate rapidly and always release gas pedal way before I reach a red light.
I am using Regular fuel from 7/11.
Just switched to Race Trac Regular and will report mpg on ECO. Sport should get me 13-14???
On Normal mode I got 15.6 mpg.
Is this what would be expected? I never accelerate rapidly and always release gas pedal way before I reach a red light.
I am using Regular fuel from 7/11.
Just switched to Race Trac Regular and will report mpg on ECO. Sport should get me 13-14???
Your using regular fuel? What does your owners manual recommend? The NX calls for premium.