'03 VUE gas milage

My $.02

1) The EPA Fuel Economy Estimates are just that....Estimates. They are
based on absolute perfect driving conditions: Not running the a/c, no
head wind, perfect air temp and humidity; more or less a "perfect
world", Which NOBODY lives in.

2) You are in California, California emmissions dramatically effect
fuel mileage.

also there really isn't a need to let the car "warm up" anymore, yes,
I aggree you souldn't start the car up and slam it into gear, but
rather start it, let the car reach idle speed and go from there.

You need to keep in mind:

1) Compare apples to apples. You are no longer driving a 4-cyl small
car. You now have a 6-cyl SUV, it has more weight and and 2 more
hungry mouths to feed. On top of that being AWD 2 more wheel that at
somepoint have power deliivered to them; more power used= less fuel
mileage

I do feel that your mileage does seem a bit on the low side, but not
totally off the wall

The Saturn Parts Guy

It's just my opinion and only that, do with it want you must but don't
flame me.

 

Cool math - thanks.

 

However, the reported numbers on window stickers are lower than the
test numbers (by 10% city, 22% highway) to reflect "real world" driving
conditions. In practice, they are beatable in many vehicles, if the
driver anticipates stops and slowdowns, cruises in the highest gear
without lugging, keeps the vehicle in good condition (including tire
pressure), etc..

 

I agree that engine break in won't be 5-6 MPG, but think that it could
easily be 1-2 MPG. Mileage is affected by all of the other things I listed
as well. Tire inflation pressure, for instance, could easily account for a
major discrepancy between expected and actual.

Bob

 

I have a 03 front wheel drive ,V6 VUE. It has 6300 miles on it.I just took a
600 mile trip with it and got 27 mpg on the highway.Part of the reason I
think is I use super unleaded gas,mobil-1 oil and cruise control.

 

My saturn SL2 1997 with 74,000 miles gets 33mpg with the A/C on all the
time.