New Auris Real Mpg V Computer Mpg

[Truthseeker]

Had a pleasant and unexpected result yesterday. After 2 months/1000 miles with my new (2014) Auris 1.6 Petrol CVT, computer MPG states around 38mpg as opposed to real "brim to brim" of 34mpg (around 10% less as expected).

Anyway, completed it's first long run over the weekend of 280 miles, mainly motorway and A-Roads (no Urban), average speed around 60 mph. Computer stated 42.7 mpg, so I was surprised when I filled up and done the real MPG calculation, that it was almost the same at 43mpg .

Not sure why that should be - perhaps the longer the continuous/unbroken journey, the more accurate the dash MPG is.

Anyway, quite a happy bunny.

[Whitewagon]

Thats a good result and easily comparable to:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/toyota/auris-2013

especially bearing in mind that winter fuel consumption is usually less than during the summer. A steady motorway run at around the 70 mark will always be better than urban or short runs.

i am currently debating whether to change to the Auris from my Avensis so as a matter of interest why did you choose the 1.6 CVT over the Hybrid?

[cfc]

I am also interested in your reasons.

[Truthseeker]

Several reasons.

1) Do not do the mileage to warrant the Hybrid (5k pa on average).

2) Extra cost of Hybrid versus petrol saving estimated over 3 years of ownership, did not make much of a saving.

3) Did not like the plasticky looking gear-stick in the hyrid (blue stubby thing) - silly reason I know but that's just me.

4) Members on here reporting Battery drain troubles with the Hybrid.

[Whitewagon]

Thanks for that Andy, food for thought.