Originally Posted by
newtomit
Hi all,
I’m stoked to announce I’ve made my first entry in the 50s club! 51.8mpg to be exact! Too bad I couldn’t take a photo before the number went down.
It happened when I was going 50-55 mph on a 55 freeway with windows down, no AC, light traffic and keeping rpm below 2500. I couldn’t believe it! I did not at all expect that kind of number since my wheel and tire combo isn’t original and weighs about 10lbs heavier.
It’s one of those little things that make your day
Well done. I've had my Mirage over 6 and a half years, and I've always been amazed at the 40-50 mpg you can get just doing regular driving. Cheap car to fill up at the pumps too.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)