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Originally Posted by MazdaFan
If you want to get high mileage drive at about 65 on highway. X1 has more drag than a sedan (more ground clearance and taller body) so the mileage drops once you go faster.
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Let’s make a comparison:
300 miles trip on the highway with 65 mph and 80 mph
65 mph, expected 30 mpg: Time of travel 300/65=4h 36’; Fuel used 300/30=10 gal
80 mph, expected 27 mpg: Time of travel 300/80=3h 45’; Fuel used 300/27=11.1 gal
The result is which one is more valuable to you 50 minutes or 1 gallon of gas.