Springtime fuel economy poll - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

TCroly · 03-22-2011, 08:28 PM

Many members have commented that they saw a significant drop off in fuel economy during the cold winter months. Well now that Spring has sprung in many parts of the world, we need to see what kind of mileage we are getting now.

Here are the parameters of this poll:

1. This poll will run for just the next 90 days,
in summer we will have another poll to see the effects of hot weather.

2. To participate, at your next warmer weather fill up, reset your fuel economy "B" meter

3. Drive at least 1000 miles (1600 kilometers)

4. After driving 1000 miles, check what your "B" fuel economy meter reads, and vote only then. Also post to this thread with your actual miles driven and actual observed fuel economy. Ideally post a picture of your results if you are bragging!

5. Remember, the poll only lets you vote once, so don't vote before you hit 1000 miles.

Scotty001 · 03-22-2011, 09:07 PM

^ Purchased mine at the first of Sept last year. Having come from my 2007 Civic Hybrid (HFP package with 18" rims/tires) I can pretty much accurately reflect what my mileage is in warmer weather. It was still pretty warm here last Sept.

And can definitely attest to the difference in mileage in colder weather vs warm.

My 37-38 would be compared to my 34 or so I get now. I am 90% in sport mode and 7 mile commute back and forth to work.

On a highway trip averaging 60-65mph over 30 miles, easily get 39-42 in the cold weather and about the same in warm temps. Longer drives gets everything warm and comfy regardless of temp (unless maybe in extreme situations)

I am also in an area where your either going uphill or downhill.

gomarlins3 · 03-22-2011, 09:36 PM

43.9 MPG on this tank so far this week.

DerekS · 03-22-2011, 09:53 PM

ARGH I voted prematurely and ruined the poll!!

Colin · 03-22-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekS

prematurely

Ohh so embarrassing. "I swear, it's never happened before"

DerekS · 03-22-2011, 10:53 PM

It only happened because this poll was sooo hot.

GoHuskies · 03-22-2011, 11:02 PM

The directions are hard to follow. Urge to click.

Scotty001 · 03-22-2011, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoHuskies

The directions are hard to follow. Urge to click.

We are side tracking this serious and very useful thread and poll.. but... In this case, not my fault... So....

What, there are instructions/directions????

Darnit, knew I was missing something...

wicked1 · 03-22-2011, 11:44 PM

Hah, nice.. I barely caught it the 1000 miles bit.
BUT.. I don't drive often. I doubt I'll have 1000 more miles on the car by June, but I'll do my best..

TCroly · 03-23-2011, 12:51 AM

Well, I guess we can see who doesn't read the directions prior to assembly.

I think we can ask Bizzy or Mike to reset the poll and it will cancel out all the votes made so far

Bizzy?

View Poll Results: Springtime 1000 mile fuel economy. DO NOT VOTE UNIL READING FIRST POST!
More than: 42.0 MPG(US) 50.4 MPG(UK) 5.60L/100Km	12	32.43%
41.0-42.0 MPG(US) 49.2-50.4 MPG(UK) 5.74-5.60/100Km	2	5.41%
40.0-41.0 MPG(US) 48.0-49.2 MPG(UK) 5.88-5.74/100Km	2	5.41%
39.0-40.0 MPG(US) 46.8-48.0 MPG(UK) 6.03-5.88/100Km	3	8.11%
38.0-39.0 MPG(US) 45.6-46.8 MPG(UK) 6.19-6.03/100Km	3	8.11%
37.0-38.0 MPG(US) 44.4-45.6 MPG(UK) 6.36-6.19/100Km	6	16.22%
36.0-37.0 MPG(US) 43.2-44.4 MPG(UK) 6.53-6.36/100Km	1	2.70%
35.0-36.0 MPG(US) 42.0-43.2 MPG(UK) 6.72-6.53/100Km	6	16.22%
34.0-35.0 MPG(US) 40.8-42.0 MPG(UK) 6.92-6.72/100Km	2	5.41%
Less than: 34.0 MPG(US) 40.8 MPG(UK) 6.92/100Km	0	0%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

03-22-2011, 09:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,050	43.9 MPG on this tank so far this week. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me.

03-22-2011, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
DerekS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 783	ARGH I voted prematurely and ruined the poll!! __________________ Granny shiftin' not double clutchin' like you should. You're lucky that hundred shot of NOS didn't blow the welds on the intake!

03-22-2011, 10:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
DerekS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 783	It only happened because this poll was sooo hot. __________________ Granny shiftin' not double clutchin' like you should. You're lucky that hundred shot of NOS didn't blow the welds on the intake!

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03-22-2011, 11:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
wicked1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Midwest US Posts: 767	Hah, nice.. I barely caught it the 1000 miles bit. BUT.. I don't drive often. I doubt I'll have 1000 more miles on the car by June, but I'll do my best..