Scion MPG-Real World Numbers

very nice records, well done, but still anecdotal because we haven't tested your car's odometer for accuracy, nor measured the amount of fuel prior to putting it in the tank, nor driving conditions or techniques etc. Anecdotal doesn't imply a criticism, it just means "not subjected to rigorous scientific testing".

Also, you can't claim to be an impartial tester, even if you ARE impartial.

Nonetheless, impressive #s for an xA

#503 of 507 Re: "Mild" speeding [jim314] by drxb

Jun 23, 2011 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: jim314 (Mar 01, 2008 8:01 am)

With over 120,000 miles on my Scion Xb I can tell you that I typically get up to 36mpg combined in the summer with the A/C on full blast. This includes mostly suburban and high speed Interstate at 80mph. I was carrying heavy loads of several hundred pounds to boot. This little bugger with a manual transmission has been the greatest blessing to me. I am looking for another of the same specs but there are at most 9 available for sale in the entire country. If you get a chance to pick up one do it because it is money in the bank

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terisather (Nov 17, 2011 6:49 pm)

#504 of 507 2011 Scion xD - Gas mileage decrease and transmission "stickiness" by anna_v

Oct 18, 2011 (6:05 pm)

I recently (like a little over a month ago) I was fortunate enough to be able to afford a new Scion xD. I adore my little car, but within the last two weeks, my gas mileage has gone from ~36 miles/gallon average to barely 33 mpg average(which is the EPA rating) on the highway. Also, the transmission seems to be a bit sticky, not shifting as freely and quickly as when it was a week or two old. I have put ~2100 miles on it so far.

I tried experimenting with different grades of gas and found that I got 30 miles more with grade 89 than 91. Also, since I put in the grade 91, my car didn't seem quite as peppy/zippy. Also - the transmission "stickiness" i noticed started right about that time I put in the 91. Since then, I have put nothing but 89 into my car. (Yes, I am faithful with my oil changes and checking my tire pressure). I have yet to check if anything major has somehow found it's way into the air filter.

What the heck is going on? I really don't want to have to go to the dealer completely angry that things are going wrong already. Please help... or explain.

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Mr_Shiftright (Oct 19, 2011 8:51 am)

#505 of 507 Re: 2011 Scion xD - Gas mileage decrease and transmission "stickiness" [anna_v] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 19, 2011 (8:51 am)

Replying to: anna_v (Oct 18, 2011 6:05 pm)

Your car doesn't require 91 does it? If not, don't use it--it's a waste of money. As for mpg, that could depend a lot on what speeds you're traveling on the highway. The difference say, between 65 and 75 on a "boxy" car like yours could be considerable.

#506 of 507 Also.... by lostwrench1

Nov 06, 2011 (1:57 pm)

Also, if you are driving the brick on wheels with the wind or into it.

#507 of 507 xB Mileage in the real world by terisather

Nov 17, 2011 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: drxb (Jun 23, 2011 6:54 pm)

I have to agree with you, ours does very well on the trip from California to Arizona, even with the AC at 80 mph. I will try to buy another one someday.

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