Re: Toyota Matrix vs. Honda Fit
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Originally Posted by tundrat3
wow. it really is amazin how much each car varies. i am averaging 38mpg with my matrix. my aunt bought the FIT. she is averaging 45mpg. she is an RCMP officer in BC. she drives aprox. 30km's a day mostly highway. she is ANAL about EVERYTHING. she is the one who tolf me about the fit. sucks that you are only getting those mpg's....although my aunt does drive like a grandma..lol i can just imagine how your employee's drive em!
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Speed really drops the mileage, so does wind...however...I don't believe 45 MPG's from a Fit. not even at a steady 55 MPH. Perhaps something was miscalculated from Km's per / Imperial gallon (in Canada)?
Also, Ethanol in the gas (sold her as 89 octane mid-grade) will drop the mileage as well.
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