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2009 Chevy Aveo5 MPG Review

August 23, 2013October 20, 2008 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic Chevy Aveo5 Review Summary: The five-door 2009 Aveo5 and its four-door sedan sibling fill the entry-level slot in Chevy’s line up. With highway gas mileage in the mid-thirties, a comfortable interior, flexible cargo capacity, and low base model sticker price, the Aveo5 is worth a look.

The Chevrolet Aveo competes with the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, and Nissan Versa among others in the subcompact market. Available as both a sedan and five-door hatch dubbed the Aveo5, the South Korean-built Aveo defines the entry-level in Chevy’s line up.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Gas Mileage

November 30, 2012October 17, 2008 by mpg-o-editor

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse gas mileage estimates fall in the mid to high twenties on the highway, as the sporty coupe competes with a diverse range of competition including the Chevy Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Ford Mustang, and Dodge Challenger.

Eclipse owners must decide between a four cylinder or V6 engine, depending on the model. The Eclipse GS is fitted with Mitsubishi’s 2.4 liter SOHC MIVEC inline four delivering 162 horsepower (HP) and 162 foot pounds of torque. The Eclipse GT is fitted with a 3.8 liter SOHC V6 providing a healthy 265 HP and 262 foot pounds of torque.

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

The four cylinder Eclipse GS is fitted with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. The V6 Eclipse GT is fitted with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. The Eclipse GS is rated at 20 city / 28 highway miles per gallon (MPG) with the manual and 20/26 with the automatic. The Eclipse GT is rated at 16 city / 25 highway MPG with the manual and 16/24 with the automatic.

Mitsubishi Galant Gas Mileage

November 30, 2012October 17, 2008 by mpg-o-editor

The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant delivers middle of the road gas mileage, as it battles it out in a highly competitive segment with the likes of the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, and Chevy Malibu.

Galant owners can choose between a four cylinder or V6 engine, depending on the model. The 2.4 liter SOHC MIVEC inline four delivers 160 horsepower (HP) and 155 foot pounds of torque, while the 3.8 liter SOHC V6 provides 230 HP and 250 foot pounds of torque. The more economical four is rated at 20 city / 27 highway miles per gallon (MPG). The V6 requires premium fuel.

Mitsubishi Galant

2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited MPG Review

August 23, 2013October 14, 2008 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic Toyota RAV4 Review Summary: The Toyota RAV4 is one of the best-selling five-seat SUVs for good reason. Solid gas mileage, a roomy interior, and a generous cargo capacity are among its most appealing attributes.

The Toyota RAV4 competes with the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape, and Jeep Liberty, among many others in the five seat SUV market.

Our 2008 RAV4 Limited test unit was fitted with the 3.5 liter DOHC VVT-i V6 engine, which produces 269 horsepower (HP) and 246 foot pounds of torque. A more economical 2.5 liter inline 4 is available.

2009 Pontiac G5 XFE MPG Review

August 23, 2013October 9, 2008 by mpg-o-editor

MPG-o-Matic Pontiac G5 XFE Review Summary: The Pontiac G5 XFE is an eye-opening ride with a Jeckle and Hyde personality. After a 600 mile review, we’re impressed by the combination of highway gas mileage results, driveability, and value.

The Pontiac G5 XFE Coupe competes with the Honda Civic, Ford Focus, VW Rabbit, and Mazda3, among others in the sportcompact market. The “extra fuel efficient” XFE is the most thrifty of the G5 range.

Under the hood, the G5 XFE is fitted with 2.2 liter DOHC four cylinder engine, producing 148 horsepower (HP) and 152 foot pounds of torque.