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#230 of 239 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by lhanson Jun 08, 2007 (1:35 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 9:36 am) What would you say is the break even speed for windows down versus using A/C? Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jun 08, 2007 1:37 pm)
#231 of 239 Re: Not comparable [lhanson] by thegraduate Jun 08, 2007 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: lhanson (Jun 08, 2007 1:35 pm) That's something that will change with every car, but it seems like I've heard anywhere from 50 MPH to 65 MPH. Above that, use the A/C.
#232 of 239 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by snakeweasel Jun 08, 2007 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 9:36 am) I would hazard to say that was not the case with any car I have had. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 7:31 pm) snakeweasel (Jun 08, 2007 10:04 pm) bobw3 (Jun 09, 2007 6:13 am) and 1 more...
#233 of 239 Re: Not comparable [snakeweasel] by bobw3 Jun 08, 2007 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: snakeweasel (Jun 08, 2007 3:11 pm) Why do you say that? Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Jun 08, 2007 10:04 pm) bobw3 (Jun 09, 2007 6:13 am) snakeweasel (Jun 09, 2007 6:41 am)
#234 of 239 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by snakeweasel Jun 08, 2007 (10:04 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 08, 2007 7:31 pm) Because every car I have had has gotten better gas mileage with the windows down and the A/C off than the windows up with the A/C on. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Jun 09, 2007 6:13 am) snakeweasel (Jun 09, 2007 6:41 am)
#235 of 239 Re: Not comparable [snakeweasel] by bobw3 Jun 09, 2007 (6:13 am)
Replying to: snakeweasel (Jun 08, 2007 10:04 pm) So you've actually calculated your highway MPG with and without windows open and with and without the AC on. What was the difference in MPGs based on your calculations? Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Jun 09, 2007 6:41 am)
#236 of 239 Re: Not comparable [bobw3] by snakeweasel Jun 09, 2007 (6:41 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 09, 2007 6:13 am) I have friends who live in downstate IL (I live near Chicago) so going to see them I usually drive most of the trip on the Interstate. Usually going there in the heat of the day I would drive with the A/C on but coming home well after dark I would drive with the windows open in the cool of the night. At times I would test this theory by filling it up at each end and checking the mileage. IIRC it was slightly more than 1 MPG difference.   Now my dad lived out of state (about 450 miles away) and I had a car that if I drove windows open I could make the trip in one tankfull. But with the A/C on I would have to stop for gas maybe 10-15 miles sooner.
#237 of 239 Bump! by litesong1 Jul 17, 2008 (12:46 am)
This comparison between Honda Fit & Hyundai Accent was pretty good. I only read the latter parts of the thread & didn't see any comparisons of the MPG of both cars. My wife's 2008 Accent, bought in Dec 2007 gave 30 to 32 thru the winter & rose just a bit as the weather warmed. I was a bit disappointed, thinking a Honda Fit might have given better MPG.    Finally, I got to take the Accent on 3 day trips to the mountains & Mt. Rainier, getting 41.5, 42.6, & 45.1 MPG! Suddenly, I didn't think the Fit could have gotten any better MPG.
#238 of 239 by kevperro2 Aug 22, 2008 (8:54 am)
Just an interesting note, the 2009 models MPG ratings are changing on both vehicles. The Honda FIT is getting heavier, and getting a more powerful engine. The engine is a little more advanced but I think the weight is taking the Govt. rated MPG ratings downward on the FIT.   The Accent is just the opposite. The Koreans twiddled the engine or transmission gear ratio to get the Automatic version of the Accent up to 35MPG Hwy(listed on the sticker). That is a 2 MPG improvement over the 2008 Accent on the government testing. The net result is that the Accent will likely now be the MPG leader of the two, although the new FIT looks like a much more expensive vehicle with many more options (but with a price tag to pay for it). Replies to this message: backy (Aug 22, 2008 10:47 am)
#239 of 239 Re: [kevperro2] by backy Aug 22, 2008 (10:47 am)
Replying to: kevperro2 (Aug 22, 2008 8:54 am) I think the 2009 Fit with AT is also EPA rated 35 highway. Also the Fit has more power now (117 hp) than the Accent. The Fit Sport does get a little pricey, especially with nav (and with ESC, both of which the Accent doesn't offer)--nearly $19.5k with the AT.

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