Thread: MPG 20 or not
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Old 06-19-2006, 06:47 AM
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Default Re: MPG 20 or not
You may get 20 mpg if you have the manual, and you don't go fast on the freeway. Car and Driver magazine reported that the H3 has a coefficient of drag of 0.51. That's awful. The FJ Cruiser is 0.40, and the LR3 is 0.41. A BMW X5 is only 0.35. What this means is the H3 is going to have a lot of aerodynamic drag at the higher speeds, and your fuel economy will plummet. Drive slowly, and get the transmission in 5th gear as soon as possible for best mileage.

Michael
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