Fuel Mileage

Quietpro · 02-12-2012, 08:18 AM

Does anyone out there have some of their real fuel mileage numbers? I have a 2012 Cruze LTZ and so far, with nearly 6000 miles on it, we've only broken 30mpg twice. More often, we're in the high 20s.

If this holds, I'll be very disappointed as the main idea of getting such a small car was to save on gasoline. Any suggestions out there? I usually get at or above EPA numbers with my cars so I don't suspect it's my driving habits. I don't over use the remote start...some of these numbers were tanks used after the car was warmed up and highway driving only.

It's crazy...my 2009 G8 GT has gotten 27 mpg once...and it has a 6.0L V8 and almost 1000lbs more weight.

**70AARCUDA** · 02-12-2012, 01:39 PM

...sounds "typical" for the LTZ.

...so far, the 'best' our '11 LTZ (3.87:1 axle-ratio) has gotten (12K miles) are 32.6 and 32.7 MPG at 65 MPH; otherwise, it's 28-29 MPG in mixed (60city/40urban) driving.

...BTW, does your '12 LTZ have the "newer" 3.53:1 axle ratio (RPO code: FXH)?

jrhnrw · 05-04-2012, 07:57 AM

I have a 2011 Eco and I average 36 (city), 39 (city & Highway) & 43 (Highway).

**70AARCUDA** · 05-04-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhnrw

I have a 2011 Eco and I average 36 (city), 39 (city & Highway) & 43 (Highway).

Is that a "manual" or "automatic" Eco? Sounds like a manual by the high FE numbers.

Disbeliever · 05-17-2012, 12:02 PM

Yes poor fuel consumption is the problem I have the 2.0 litre diesel auto LT (UK model) 18000 miles only get 27.8 mpg.Combined Town & Motorway

**70AARCUDA** · 05-17-2012, 04:36 PM

Wow! GM is touting 50 MPG -- with automatic transmission -- for it's new North American 2013 Eco-D 2.0LT diesel version Cruze!?!

RustyCruzen · 05-22-2012, 09:10 AM

We are averaging 37-42 respectfully. 2012 Cruze ECO w/ automatic and 8000 miles. We do live in the sticks with the closest city at 20 miles away.

**70AARCUDA** · 05-22-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyCruzen

We are averaging 37-42 respectfully. 2012 Cruze ECO w/ automatic and 8000 miles. We do live in the sticks with the closest city at 20 miles away.

Wow, those are some very respectful numbers. By any chance do you 'hypermile' or simply drive frugally?

RustyCruzen · 05-23-2012, 02:58 PM

We drive no more than 5 miles above the limit and 99% use the cruise. No jack rabbit starts. Have not been challenged for a red light to red light yet though .

**70AARCUDA** · 05-23-2012, 04:36 PM

...Ah, the "frugal" driver...same here. Our LTZ doesn't seem to want to "sip," just "guzzle," it's petrol (ha,ha).

02-12-2012, 08:18 AM	#1
Quietpro Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Age: 45 Posts: 1	Fuel Mileage Does anyone out there have some of their real fuel mileage numbers? I have a 2012 Cruze LTZ and so far, with nearly 6000 miles on it, we've only broken 30mpg twice. More often, we're in the high 20s. If this holds, I'll be very disappointed as the main idea of getting such a small car was to save on gasoline. Any suggestions out there? I usually get at or above EPA numbers with my cars so I don't suspect it's my driving habits. I don't over use the remote start...some of these numbers were tanks used after the car was warmed up and highway driving only. It's crazy...my 2009 G8 GT has gotten 27 mpg once...and it has a 6.0L V8 and almost 1000lbs more weight. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-12-2012, 01:39 PM	#2
70AARCUDA Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 336	...sounds "typical" for the LTZ. ...so far, the 'best' our '11 LTZ (3.87:1 axle-ratio) has gotten (12K miles) are 32.6 and 32.7 MPG at 65 MPH; otherwise, it's 28-29 MPG in mixed (60city/40urban) driving. ...BTW, does your '12 LTZ have the "newer" 3.53:1 axle ratio (RPO code: FXH)? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ • 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 1.4LT (LUJ) 6A • 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L (2ZR-FE) 4A • 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L (1ZZ-FE) 4A • 1971 Dodge Charger 318 3A • 1970½ Plymouth AAR 'Cuda 340/6BBL 4M • 1968 Dodge Charger 383 3A • 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula·S 383 4M • 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula·S 273 4M

05-04-2012, 07:57 AM	#3
jrhnrw Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	I have a 2011 Eco and I average 36 (city), 39 (city & Highway) & 43 (Highway). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-17-2012, 12:02 PM	#5
Disbeliever Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NW London Posts: 5	Yes poor fuel consumption is the problem I have the 2.0 litre diesel auto LT (UK model) 18000 miles only get 27.8 mpg.Combined Town & Motorway Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-17-2012, 04:36 PM	#6
70AARCUDA Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 336	Wow! GM is touting 50 MPG -- with automatic transmission -- for it's new North American 2013 Eco-D 2.0LT diesel version Cruze!?! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ • 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 1.4LT (LUJ) 6A • 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L (2ZR-FE) 4A • 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L (1ZZ-FE) 4A • 1971 Dodge Charger 318 3A • 1970½ Plymouth AAR 'Cuda 340/6BBL 4M • 1968 Dodge Charger 383 3A • 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula·S 383 4M • 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula·S 273 4M

05-22-2012, 09:10 AM	#7
RustyCruzen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mossey Head Fl. Age: 59 Posts: 5	Fuel mileage We are averaging 37-42 respectfully. 2012 Cruze ECO w/ automatic and 8000 miles. We do live in the sticks with the closest city at 20 miles away. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-23-2012, 02:58 PM	#9
RustyCruzen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mossey Head Fl. Age: 59 Posts: 5	Fuel mileage We drive no more than 5 miles above the limit and 99% use the cruise. No jack rabbit starts. Have not been challenged for a red light to red light yet though . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

05-23-2012, 04:36 PM	#10
70AARCUDA Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 336	...Ah, the "frugal" driver...same here. Our LTZ doesn't seem to want to "sip," just "guzzle," it's petrol (ha,ha). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ • 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 1.4LT (LUJ) 6A • 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L (2ZR-FE) 4A • 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L (1ZZ-FE) 4A • 1971 Dodge Charger 318 3A • 1970½ Plymouth AAR 'Cuda 340/6BBL 4M • 1968 Dodge Charger 383 3A • 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula·S 383 4M • 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula·S 273 4M

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