CFz Discussion Club discussions, Civic talk, and general automotive info not covered by a sub-forum.

The 50 litre challenge!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 28-Sep-2005 | 10:02 PM
  #1  
rjngo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,484
From: D O W N T O W N
The 50 litre challenge!

i was browsing around the net when i came across this: 10 compact cars battling who has the most fuel efficient car.

click here to see the winner
Old 28-Sep-2005 | 10:12 PM
  #2  
imported_Shazza's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,731
From: MaRS...seriously
i've gotten 690 kms from a tank...with a mix of hwy and in town driving.
Old 28-Sep-2005 | 10:16 PM
  #3  
Nova_Dust's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,367
From: Ontario
660 and still got a couple liters to spare. Same method as above.
Old 28-Sep-2005 | 10:23 PM
  #4  
imported_viper_2_4's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,606
From: Somewhere out there...
is that accurate? do 7th gen civics (no Si or SiR) really get 58 mpg?

Results
Vehicle Distance travelled
(kilometres) Fuel Consumption
L/100 km (mpg) NRCan Highway Rating
L/100 km (mpg)
Honda Civic 1022 4.9 (58) 5.7 (50)
Old 28-Sep-2005 | 10:46 PM
  #5  
Turbo4U's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,868
From: GTA
Dame that pretty good
Old 28-Sep-2005 | 11:25 PM
  #6  
imported_Spiderman's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,819
From: Hamilton
i got around 650kms to one tank.
I probably could have went a bit further but didn't want to run out of gas...

But this was straight highway driving...with the exception of about 20 minutes in traffic and side roads.
Old 28-Sep-2005 | 11:32 PM
  #7  
kwasley's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,330
I barely push 500 kms to a tank on my 98 Si

it is because its an Si???
Old 28-Sep-2005 | 11:54 PM
  #8  
bdotdan's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,329
From: Burlington
Originally posted by kwasley
I barely push 500 kms to a tank on my 98 Si

it is because its an Si???
no, i have a 96 usdm ex, d16y8 motor, and i easily get 600-650km a tank. thats with roughly 35% city, 65% highway
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 12:18 AM
  #9  
yO's Avatar
yO
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,907
I have a 99 si and I get close to 500km... Is that normal?
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 01:03 AM
  #10  
bdotdan's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,329
From: Burlington
its also your driving style, if you rip it from a stop sign or light, and shift at higher rpms then your mileage won't be as good.

and of course what type of driving you usually do, more city driving = less kms per tank
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 06:14 AM
  #11  
shlammed's Avatar
Luka
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 14,319
I usually end up around 600km/tank

I drive 130 on the highway though from work usually

My car needs a major tuneup too
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 07:43 AM
  #12  
imported_BoOsTd's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4,508
From: Montreal
yah that was in our paper the montreal gazette a month back, the new civic got over 1000km to a tank! the guy had to take it home after the competition and drive his kids to school, then do laps of the parking lot to make it run dry lol

bottem line, who needs a hybrid
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 08:03 AM
  #13  
imported_1PhatCX's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,855
From: Grimsby
Originally posted by bdotdan
its also your driving style, if you rip it from a stop sign or light, and shift at higher rpms then your mileage won't be as good.

and of course what type of driving you usually do, more city driving = less kms per tank
hmm must be why i'm around 350 - 400 a tank lol
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 08:51 AM
  #14  
92JDMx's Avatar
!!!!AWAITING CONFIRMATION!!!!!!
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 655
From: Somewhere
dammn i usually get 300-400 per tank!!!!
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 09:37 AM
  #15  
imported_Bruce Fee's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,394
From: scarborough
98si 350-400 per tank... but i rev high to make me feel like i'm not driving an economy car.
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 09:39 AM
  #16  
imported_trackhack's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 993
From: Durham
Damn you guys drive hard, I get 500-550K a tank if I take it easy, same engine as you 92JDMx
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 10:21 AM
  #17  
k_r_a_c_k_e_r's Avatar
The Infamous Kracker
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 28,420
From: Mississauga
I get 330 MILES to the tank. what is that in km??.
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 10:25 AM
  #18  
imported_trackhack's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 993
From: Durham
1 mile = 1.609344 km
therefore 330 miles = 531.08352 km
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 10:54 AM
  #19  
Mr. Death's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,003
From: Toronto
460 km per tank and thats driving pretty aggresive.
Old 29-Sep-2005 | 11:01 AM
  #20  
Nova_Dust's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,367
From: Ontario
There is really no point to start off fast as far as city driving is concerned.

The only time I pick up speed is on highway passing someone, from 100 to 120 or 130 then back down to 100 again. Crusing in the slow lane is so relaxing, keep a good distance and be worry free.


Quick Reply: The 50 litre challenge!



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:33 AM.