Extreme Commuting Mileage Report

By Joe Bruzek

July 27, 2018

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1.8-liter four-cylinder (gas hybrid), continuously variable automatic transmission
EPA rating (city/highway/combined): 43/40/42 mpg
Time: 1 hour, 24 minutes
Trip mpg: 45.8 mpg
Trip miles: 36.7 miles
Average speed: 26 mph
Outside temp: 51.8 F

3.6-liter six-cylinder, six-speed-automatic transmission
EPA rating (city/highway/combined): 18/29/22 mpg
Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes
Trip mpg: 18.3 mpg
Trip miles: 34.3 miles
Average speed: 21.7 mph
Outside temp: 50 F

2.0-liter four-cylinder, six-speed-automatic transmission, all-wheel drive
EPA rating (city/highway/combined): 21/26/23 mpg
Time: 1 hour, 31 minutes
Trip mpg: 19.8 mpg
Trip miles: 33.6 miles
Average speed: 22 mph
Outside temp: 77 F

Managing Editor

Joe Bruzek

Managing Editor Joe Bruzek’s 22 years of automotive experience doesn’t count the lifelong obsession that started as a kid admiring his dad’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette — and continues to this day. Joe’s been an automotive journalist with Cars.com for 16 years, writing shopper-focused car reviews, news and research content. As Managing Editor, one of his favorite areas of focus is helping shoppers understand electric cars and how to determine whether going electric is right for them. In his free time, Joe maintains a love-hate relationship with his 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that he wishes would fix itself. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bruzek-2699b41b/

Extreme Commuting Mileage Report

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