Re: fuel consumption

[esw5@postoffice2.mail.cornell.edu (Ernest Wong)]

[from Doran Howitt]

>I checked the original EPA rating for my '89 100Q and it is listed as 18 city,
>24 highway miles per US gallon or a combined figure of 21.  Before you all go
>bashing the government stats, I'll say that in my experience these figures are
>usually close to the mark.  Well, I have been averaging 21 mpg so I thought
>that my performance was acceptable until a few of you came along and reported
>(or posited) mileage of 25-30+ mpg for the same (?) vehicle.  Keep in mind
>this
>is a 100 Quattro so it weights maybe 3400 lbs.  The engine is the 2.3 l
>non-turbo in-line five cylinder, manual transmission.
>
Another datapoint. Not scientifically verified. Only using gas station
pumps and the 'gas gauge'.

        87 5000s        2.2l inline 5   5 speed
        curb(kerb) weight of 2850lbs. (unladen)

        18mpgish in city,  around 30mpg on long highway drives.

        K&N air filter. Synthetic lube. (various brands-whatever is less $$)

Ernest Wong
esw5@cornell.edu