[geocom2012]

Folks,
The computer on my 2011 xb shows the MPG is 17.3 in city. Is it because of the cold weather? I do have to use the heating a lot recently.

 

[Damaged]

Mine reads 18.5 all winter as my average. I live 8 miles out of town and the great highway milage (33-36 ish) doesn't bring it up much.
I have been a bit disappointed with it but still does pretty good for me. Im also in pretty extreme cold too tho.

 

[Dale]

I think the phrase 'in the city' says it all. A lot of stop and go plus when sitting at a traffic light, you're getting "0" MPG. Also using the heater, I don't think affects you mileage much.

 

[xsalvationx]

Try restarting your average MPG on the dash before after putting gas in the car.

 

[SCOTTRODS]

I get around 27.8 most times. If I use the Defogger (The A/C runs in Defog mode), I lose some MPG Points..... I used to reset my MPG reader all the time, and decided it was a waste of time.... Just learn to drive like a Grandmother and the B will get you over 20 easily. If you drive aggressively, your mileage drops off fast.

 

[geocom2012]

27.8 in city or just average?

I get around 27.8 most times. If I use the Defogger (The A/C runs in Defog mode), I lose some MPG Points..... I used to reset my MPG reader all the time, and decided it was a waste of time.... Just learn to drive like a Grandmother and the B will get you over 20 easily. If you drive aggressively, your mileage drops off fast.

 

[alfundo]

30+ summer, 27 - 29 winter, all mixed driving

 

[jayxb2011]

Howsit!?

New to the site as well as proud new owner of white 2011 Xb. My initial reason for purchasing the Xb was finding a cool looking commuter that could also double as advertising for my brother's shop(Quality Auto Glass and Tint/Clear Bra) in Norcal. Been very happy so far but want to increase my mpg over the 27.2 that I seem to max out at. Anyone have any feedback on the GForce chips that claim 4-5 mpg increase? Glad to join the forum. Pics to come

 

[sjthompson01]

Oh that's a bunch of malarkey lol! I get 20-22every week and I can drive like a granny and it stays the same. On a true freeway trip I have got at best 27. I can drive freeway for 1/2 tank and then the city will kill the rest of the mileage. I just don't see how anyone can get 30 + but I know that y'all do.i check tire pressure keep it waxed maintain it and watch my driving and no changes. I do know that my yakima rack kills some freeway mileage though, and I guess going up to a 225 50 tire probly eats a tad. Aside from that there is nothing more i can do.

 

[Damaged]

That's how I feel ^
Except I get less millage without a roof rack

 

[sjthompson01]

LOl bummer! I often debate about taking my rack off when not in use cause im one of the few people who actually USE there rack, but **** its a pain to put back on cause im very anal about it being just right. I even got 21 mpg with my 16' canoe on top so I guess my box is happy with 20-22,I just topped off 100 miles 22.2 mpg yeah so awsome not really. oh well I guess I will one day find out how you folks beating the system. At least im not driving a big *** suv or pickup getting 13-17.

 

[Damaged]

My step father gets about 7-8 in his truck

 

[alfundo]

my readings from this morning fill up. miles on last tank 349, 12.57 gallons to fill, according to dash i got 30.2 mpg, math tells me i got 27.7. i did squeeze in an extra dollar in gas. the remainder of my trip was 25.3 miles and my box currently tells me i am getting 36.2

 

[Dale]

Way back when, I had a 1966 Buick Riviera. It had a 425 cid engine and got 5-7 mpg in the city. That was when gas under a dollar a gallon and I still couldn't afford it.