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Originally Posted by d1saster
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.
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Yeah, you don't always drive 300 miles per day, then probably you will just go home and sit in front of the TV eating potato chips. Also you might get a ticket at 80 mph, you might as well crash and die, so there are a lot of variables. EPA test is calibrated for legal speeds so you shouldn't expect to get that mileage if you drive at 80 mph.