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#2 of 23 Torrent compare by ocmike3 May 12, 2007 (9:04 pm)
I'm very curious what Torrent Owners are getting for mpg. I have an opportunity to move up to a T demo unit that is loaded but the mileage (its an AWD) is EPA rated 19/25 which I heard were optomistic. We have been sort of spoiled by our FWD VUE (w/Honda V6) which consistntly returns 20-22 on my work commute and we've seen legitimate 28-29mpg cruising 65-75 mph on vacation.
#3 of 23 Torrent FWD by big_prize May 13, 2007 (6:15 pm)
For our 06 FWD Torrent we usually get around 22 MPG in mixed city/hwy driving.   Best: 27 MPG, all hwy, 65-70 mph, no a/c   Worst: 20 MPG, mixed, 1st tank of gas when brand new.   Latest: 23.5 MPG, 90% hwy, some a/c, 100s of lbs of cargo stuff, 70-75 MPH. Replies to this message: big_prize (May 15, 2007 7:32 pm)
#4 of 23 Re: Torrent FWD [big_prize] by big_prize May 15, 2007 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: big_prize (May 13, 2007 6:15 pm) MPG today:   2006 FWD 285 miles, ~90% hwy, 60-70 mph avg. 3 people a/c on   25 MPG   Probably would make 26 if 100% hwy...maybe 27 if a/c were off.
#5 of 23 Re: Pontiac Torrent Real World MPG [steve_] by dannyd3 Jun 05, 2007 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (May 12, 2007 7:27 pm) Hi I have a:   2006 FWD Sport best ever fuel consumption to date 11.5litres per 100kms 19000kms approx mix city / highway
#6 of 23 With only 1,000 miles on it.. by stuckinohio Jun 06, 2007 (11:42 am)
We're averaging 22-24 a tank. Gotten noticeably better then when it was at only 200 miles. It was only getting 16-17 then. Feels like it's freed up some. Quicker too. Replies to this message: jmac9 (Jun 25, 2007 8:14 pm)
#7 of 23 Re: With only 1,000 miles on it.. [stuckinohio] by jmac9 Jun 25, 2007 (8:14 pm)
Replying to: stuckinohio (Jun 06, 2007 11:42 am) i have 40000 km on mine and i am getting 25-28 mpg and that is all highway mile. but it is a fwd 2006 sport model
#8 of 23 MPG 2007 Torrent w/5000 miles, AWD by mrock Jul 04, 2007 (9:39 am)
The sticker is rated at 19 city, 26 highway, but I have never seen over 21mpg and rarely get 19mpg.. I had to drive about 65 mph only highway driving very carefully pressing on the gas to get that 21mpg. Only was able to pull it off once.   My daily commute I fill up every other day is a mixture of 70% highway, 30% city. Checking the total gallons against the miles (rather than use the read out) I am getting 17 - 18mpg, rarely 19mpg.   Watching the read out with only city driving is bad, around 14-16mpg. When I stop at idle I watch the read out take a nose dive. Not sure how accurate that read out is though. (I always compare the gallons to mileage anyway)   The mileage is very disappointing being that I thought it would be within sticker range. My other Pontiacs always matched the sticker EPA and expected the same from the Torrent. Makes me wonder if it was a mistake not to buy the RAV4 which was rated slightly better MPG and may have met the sticker mileage. Replies to this message: stuckinohio (Jul 06, 2007 5:02 am) tidester (Jul 06, 2007 9:57 am) dannyd3 (Jul 06, 2007 5:37 pm)
#9 of 23 Re: MPG 2007 Torrent w/5000 miles, AWD [mrock] by stuckinohio Jul 06, 2007 (5:02 am)
Replying to: mrock (Jul 04, 2007 9:39 am) Either you're incredibly obese or you're accelerating too hard to the speed limit.   We're doing fine, even with me driving, and I'm a heavy foot. Still showing 24+ on a consistent basis. Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 06, 2007 9:57 am)
#10 of 23 Re: MPG 2007 Torrent w/5000 miles, AWD [stuckinohio] by tidester HOST Jul 06, 2007 (9:57 am)
Replying to: stuckinohio (Jul 06, 2007 5:02 am) Either you're incredibly obese or you're accelerating too hard to the speed limit.   Of course it couldn't possibly be any other factor since you are doing fine. Is remedial logic in order?   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#11 of 23 Re: MPG 2007 Torrent w/5000 miles, AWD [mrock] by dannyd3 Jul 06, 2007 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: mrock (Jul 04, 2007 9:39 am) I have a 2006 FWD and the best consumption I have gotten was 11.5litres per 100kms my average is 12.5litres per 100kms. I think the 2007 get better mileage I dont know if is because of the larger gas tank 75litre vs. 63litre??? My inlaws have a 2007 FWD and it just seems that way. Stupid comment about the obesity.

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