Big fun and big efficiency from our hot hatch test car.
is known for its punchy acceleration, great driving dynamics, and sporty styling. But for its fuel economy? Not really. So when our yearlong review GTI started beating the EPA figures by a decent margin, we were just as surprised as anyone to see how far we could go on one tank of gas.We’re not hypermiling by any means, but with gas prices averaging $3.56 nationwide , we’re happy to have a car that delivers good fuel economy numbers without compromising its driving abilities.
Since getting the GTI in August of last year, we’ve been averaging 30.5 mpg combined, which is better than the 28-mpg combined rating from the EPA. What’s more, when driving only on the highway, we’ve seen those numbers jump to 35.7 mpg, which is also above the EPA’s rating of 34 mpg., which delivered 22.6 mpg on average—right in line with EPA numbers. There are a couple of things to note, however. The WRX is a four-door sedan with all-wheel drive, and its 2.
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