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Old 04-02-2013, 10:57 PM   #4096
stevehnm
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Originally Posted by edlu32 View Post
I'd just like to add that based on the launch powerpoint of the 2012 Impreza in NYC, the sedan has a drag coef of 0.306 and the hatch has a drag coef of 0.329. Regardless of what the EPA says, the drag coefficients provide a better indicator of fuel economy at highway speeds. Of course, drag becomes exponentially more important as speed increases; the sedan may have an easier time achieving the EPA highway mileage than the 5-door.
Interesting. 7% more drag but the same highway mpg?

Looking into the CR numbers, they do show the hatchback getting 2 mpg highway less than the sedan.

So why don't the EPA tests Subaru ran show that?
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