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Originally Posted by pajasper
All this makes me wonder just how much of the mileage increase people see is because of the raw difference in efficiency the technology brings, and how much is from (perhaps subconscious) driving behavior changes. I guess in the big picture, it really doesn't matter. Either way, we're saving gas!  |
I think it's both. Obviously a hybrid is going to get better mileage overall. Many were up in arms when Consumer Reports stated a measured 34 mpg overall. But I'm sure they drove it as any other car. Still that's 10 mpg better than they got with a 4 cylinder LE. However, there's no doubt that watching that mpg gauge makes a difference. A friend of mine has an older BMW with the same gauge and he's made the comment about how he can let off the gas a little and raise his mileage while maintaining his speed.