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Old 03-22-2017, 06:29 AM
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Default Realistic MPG Expectations 2012 GS

As much as you read, Im trying to get a realistic picture of the MPG to expect from my 2012 GS with manual trans. I realize that there are so many conditions that affect this number (city, highway) mods or changes, but what are some numbers people see?
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as much as you read, im trying to get a realistic picture of the mpg to expect from my 2012 gs with manual trans. I realize that there are so many conditions that affect this number (city, highway) mods or changes, but what are some numbers people see?
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Averaged 33.5 on interstate across MN with my 2009 vert.
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have a 2010 GS M6 coupe and average around 17mpg in mixed driving (75% of my driving is highway commute with light traffic)

Get around 22-24 on highway only trips and 14-15 if doing mostly city driving.

does not get near the mileage of my old c5z and I chalk it up to a heavier car, .5L more displacement, and imo the biggest mileage sink is the width/weight difference in the tires.

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Low 20's with a highway and city mix.
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I never paid attention to city driving mileage...whats the point.

Hwy was around 27 in the C5's and 24-25 in the C6"s. This is @ speeds up to 85.
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I get 21-22 city, A6 though, with spirited driving.
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I also get 21-22 city, 28 hwy 2010 GS A6
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Originally Posted by MH663
I never paid attention to city driving mileage...whats the point.

Hwy was around 27 in the C5's and 24-25 in the C6"s. This is @ speeds up to 85.
You are right on with your C6 numbers. I got 25-26 (automatic trans)with the cruise set on 89 MPH going through hell...I mean Texas!

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I use the Car Care app. Mostly in town driving. '13 GS M6
Average 16.7
Worst 12.5
Best 24.2
Largest fill 17.811gal (can anyone beat that??)
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Originally Posted by LoganExplosion
I use the Car Care app. Mostly in town driving. '13 GS M6
Average 16.7
Worst 12.5
Best 24.2
Largest fill 17.811gal (can anyone beat that??)
17.811!!!!!! You were sucking fumes! I would have been a nervous wreck.
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I'm not sure about the accuracy of the pump's meter. Also, the fuel in the filler neck. (I always stop when the pump stops though) But yeah, fuel light had been on for a while. haha. Sweating a little by that point.
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2012 GS A6 with A&A S/C. Hiway 26.5, city 18. 4,200 mile trip from Calif. to Calgary over to Victoria then back down to Cailf. Bay Area. 26.2 over all for the trip. 80-90 on freeways. Very

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2010 GS A6 I get 19 mpg highway at 60-65
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I was ~16 with my 2013 GS, daily driver in Houston
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A6 here. Mid to High 20s on long highway trips with steady speeds, 15-17 in the city, overall about 18+ -- and I have a very heavy right foot....

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Old 03-22-2017, 06:59 PM
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M6 here. I average 16-17mpg in the city with some traffic. 28+ on the highway.
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2013 GS w/M6 , 21-24 Average over the last 6 months, its my DD
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18 or so in true city driving, lower 20s in suburban driving (like most of us do daily), and pushing 30 on the highway at a reasonable speed. Make no mistake ... it's an economy car.


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