31 mpg yes indeed!!!

[LSU TUNDRA TIGER]

I just got back from my first vacation with my 2008 Avalon. I had a 2010 Tundra...but 19 MPG was the pits. The highway MPG on the Avalon averaged 31 MPG. I just have to say that for a car this comfortable with this much room, that it just can't get much better than this!

[hghflyrjd1]

Originally Posted by LSU TUNDRA TIGER

I just got back from my first vacation with my 2008 Avalon. I had a 2010 Tundra...but 19 MPG was the pits. The highway MPG on the Avalon averaged 31 MPG. I just have to say that for a car this comfortable with this much room, that it just can't get much better than this!

Awesome,I just got back from 245 mile each way ride with my 2009 with 20s, subs in the trunk, luggage packed tight in the trunk, 3 adults and 2 kids..and got 27.1mpg so i am quite confident 30+ mpg is easy in these Avalons.

[boosted-fc3s]

Oh yea, 30s are possible. I commute 45 miles each way. I was stuck behind a state trooper for a good 20 miles here.

[hghflyrjd1]

Originally Posted by boosted-fc3s

Oh yea, 30s are possible. I commute 45 miles each way. I was stuck behind a state trooper for a good 20 miles here.

Thats great to see.

[boosted-fc3s]

Quite frustrating though when you usually cruise at 80.... 64 is painful

[hghflyrjd1]

Originally Posted by boosted-fc3s

Quite frustrating though when you usually cruise at 80.... 64 is painful

yes it is,I was getting the 27 mpg at about 70-72 mph

[boosted-fc3s]

I get mid 28s @ 80. I seem to actually get worse mileage from 70-74 than I do at 80.

[Minus (-)]

I Get 27-30 On a hour n a half trip doin 75.....one sub in the trunk

[pmesfun]

I got 33mpg on a 300 mile trip, avg. speed was about 75mph. Couple bags in the trunk, passenger and the dog in the back seat. On the way back, I got 29mpg, avg. speed 80mph, another 300 miles.

[Mike Murrell]

It's been my experience that the mpg reported on the dash display is a tad optimistic.

Only way to know your mpg is to use the old-fashion method.

Fill up - reset either the A or B trip meter - drive - fill up when it's time - do the math.

[TrailDust]

Originally Posted by Mike Murrell

It's been my experience that the mpg reported on the dash display is a tad optimistic.

Only way to know your mpg is to use the old-fashion method.

Fill up - reset either the A or B trip meter - drive - fill up when it's time - do the math.

+1. That's how I calculate, including filling the tank literally to the spout lip each time.

[XXagon]

Originally Posted by Mike Murrell

It's been my experience that the mpg reported on the dash display is a tad optimistic.

Only way to know your mpg is to use the old-fashion method.

Fill up - reset either the A or B trip meter - drive - fill up when it's time - do the math.

I've always been curious as to how Toyota calculate the MPG displayed on the console.
Are they using a flow-meter or some device that measures the injector actions?

[CISA93]

Originally Posted by TrailDust

+1. That's how I calculate, including filling the tank literally to the spout lip each time.

+2 . I averaged about 30 MPG running at about 75-80 on mostly flat interstate with A/C, but I use super-leaded fuel when I cruise on the highway.

[DGNY]

Another case. About to take a trip in '11 Base. First outing on interstates for over a few miles. Has been averaging 26 around town and 28.5 on short trips.

This is ~3 fewer mpg than the car it replaced ['04 Accord EX cpe V6/6spd manual], so very curious. BTW, my Av on-board calculator for mpg is ~1.3mpg optimistic always. The speedometer is also about 2.5 mph high at true 60.

Thanks for sharing your mpg figures, esp when actually calculated.

Regards,

Dyson

[boosted-fc3s]

Per two different GPS's my speedo is 2mph fast. My MPG is usually closer to the computer. I always calculate by hand when I fill up.