Corolla!!

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by goof2

Two things are affecting your expectations. First, that is for the 3 speed auto and not the 4 speed slushie or 5 speed manual, both of which do significantly better.

Second, keep in mind the EPA rejiggered how they reach their mileage estimates a few years ago. In the process they went back and lowered them for older cars as well. A 2000 5 speed Corolla is now listed at 27 city/34 highway. It used to be 31 city/38 highway. The 3 speed slushbox from the video used to be 28c/32h. Go look up some of the past cars you view as having been "efficient" and I'll bet they don't live up to your expectations either.

Hmm, I did not know this. Still, my parents used to get low 40's from their early 90's base Civic quite regularly. Today cars are 500 lbs heavier, and if you want something lightweight you're stuck buying Minis or Miatas.