2013 WRX Gas Range?

Dukefrukem · 01-13-2013, 11:24 AM

What are you guys getting for gas mileage? My MPGs seem respectable (23-25). But I'm only getting 300 miles per fill up. That's awful compared to what this car is rated at... (320 city 420 highway). I have an all highway commute and I'm only getting 300 miles per tank? Does the car need to be broken in? Thoughts?

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amart21 · 01-13-2013, 11:31 AM

If your concern is MPGs you shouldn't have purchased a WRX...

my .02

van_dutch · 01-13-2013, 11:51 AM

16.9 gallon tank....

You are putting in 12-13 gallons typically?

16.9 gallons at 25 mpg is 422.7 miles. That's the EPA estimate.

Dukefrukem · 01-13-2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amart21

If your concern is MPGs you shouldn't have purchased a WRX...

my .02

Thanks for not answering my question but this isn't my first WRX.

Dukefrukem · 01-13-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by van_dutch

16.9 gallon tank....

You are putting in 12-13 gallons typically?

16.9 gallons at 25 mpg is 422.7 miles. That's the EPA estimate.

Maybe I just need to get used to the new gas gauge.

vision.dynamix · 01-13-2013, 12:06 PM

I bet if you run the tank dry you can get close to the estimated numbers.

amart21 · 01-13-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukefrukem

Thanks for not answering my question but this isn't my first WRX.

Get it tuned I got better Hwy MPGs when I went Bren stage2

Mikewrz · 01-13-2013, 12:36 PM

My 2012 gets 15.6-21 because I could care less about gas at this point I just enjoy driving it

orakle44 · 01-13-2013, 12:42 PM

I know its not a '13, but in my '08 i do all backroads driving, usually do about 280 miles per fill up, i think i average around 20mpg

Dukefrukem · 01-13-2013, 12:56 PM

I think the gas gauge is just throwing me off and I'm overreacting. Thanks for all the responses.

Snowphun · 01-13-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukefrukem

I think the gas gauge is just throwing me off and I'm overreacting. Thanks for all the responses.

It's not the gauge, the light comes on with at least two gallons remaining, I rarely manage to put more than 14.5 gallons in as I don't like driving with the light on. If you want to go further per tank, ignore the light.

nhmtns · 01-13-2013, 04:04 PM

and then replace your fuel pump when it breaks.

RR · 01-13-2013, 06:10 PM

I'm under 22mpg for the first 18k of owning a 2012 and I usually fill up around 290 when the light comes on, if all highway light will come on around 325 as I recall.

MarkTheShark · 01-13-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nhmtns

and then replace your fuel pump when it breaks.

I've driven until the gas light almost every tank for the past 145k miles. No fuel pump problems here. Also did this on my Camry that was totaled at 180k miles.

I think that's a myth.

Jack ffr1846 · 01-13-2013, 08:46 PM

Um, so when you fill up and note the exact mileage, also note the gallons. Write them into a notebook. Reset the odometer and go on your way. After a few months, you'll have a much better idea of your mileage than "300 miles when I fill up".

thescreensavers · 01-13-2013, 08:49 PM

20.85 mpg has been my usual avg on my '13 WRX, I drive mostly highway as well. 75-80mph

I just filled up and did 291 Miles to 14 Gals

Ysidro · 01-13-2013, 08:51 PM

You guys seriously drive until the light comes on?
Damn!

Which reminds me. One time I commuted from RI to Milton, mass for work. My gas was real low, but I figured I can fill it up along the way. Plenty of gas stations around, and I was running late. Well, I made it to work and the light came on. When its time to go back home, I went to the gas station, and noticed I had forgotten my wallet at home!

The only money I had in my pocket was $4.75.
Luckily,I made it back home with only $4.75 of gas.
Once I got home,my car wouldnt even start.
I will always leave emergency money in the glove box from now on.
And never pull that kind of **** again.

Snowphun · 01-14-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ysidro

You guys seriously drive until the light comes on?
Damn!

You've got about 50 miles highway once the light comes on, you aren't going to stutter to a stop a few minutes after it comes on.

Loyale93 · 01-14-2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ysidro

You guys seriously drive until the light comes on?
Damn!

Which reminds me. One time I commuted from RI to Milton, mass for work. My gas was real low, but I figured I can fill it up along the way. Plenty of gas stations around, and I was running late. Well, I made it to work and the light came on. When its time to go back home, I went to the gas station, and noticed I had forgotten my wallet at home!

The only money I had in my pocket was $4.75.
Luckily,I made it back home with only $4.75 of gas.
Once I got home,my car wouldnt even start.
I will always leave emergency money in the glove box from now on.
And never pull that kind of **** again.

Where do you park your car again?

to the OP, "Miles per Tank" is not a great metric, as everyone fills up "a tank" differently. Do what Jack said, keep a log (yes, there's an app for that) on how many miles on the tripmeter you do, and how many gallons you put in. It will be much more accurate than miles per tank. That said, even in my new XV, I'm only getting about "320 miles per tank". But I'm also only filling up ~12.5 gallons per fill up.

vision.dynamix · 01-14-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loyale93

That said, even in my new XV, I'm only getting about "320 miles per tank". But I'm also only filling up ~12.5 gallons per fill up.

Jelly.

Lately Ive been putting in 14+ gallons at 270 miles.

TheFirstScion · 01-14-2013, 10:18 AM

my 2012 WRX got 19MPG with a mostly highway commute. Stage 1.5 though, and I cruised at 80

My FR-S gets 30-34 :-P

nhmtns · 01-14-2013, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkTheShark

I've driven until the gas light almost every tank for the past 145k miles. No fuel pump problems here. Also did this on my Camry that was totaled at 180k miles.

I think that's a myth.

Well, I used to think that and would run my tank down low all the time. In 2007 I was driving my '06 WRX wagon with fuel light on late at night and my car just died. No cell phone service. Flagged down a pickup truck and got a ride to a sketchball old house. Reminded me of the movie The Hills Have Eyes. Pretty much thought I was gonna die. Scary dude let me use his phone and I called a friend who came to rescue me after an awkward hour long wait watching him yell at his wife/daughter. Finally got the car towed and found out a fuel pump O-ring had failed at only 40K miles causing the car to die. So yeah, that's why I don't drive on reserve anymore.

nhsilversti · 01-15-2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukefrukem

What are you guys getting for gas mileage? My MPGs seem respectable (23-25). But I'm only getting 300 miles per fill up. That's awful compared to what this car is rated at... (320 city 420 highway). I have an all highway commute and I'm only getting 300 miles per tank? Does the car need to be broken in? Thoughts?

new car to you, check
enjoying the fun of a turbo, check
heavy right foot for short duration, check
low mpg i can believe that.

lets just use my ford excursion as a quick example
8000# truck with 7.3L diesel.
when doing 65-68mph on highway i can get 25-26mpg
68-71 is 20
71-75 is 18
75+ is 16ish

Loyale93 · 01-15-2013, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhsilversti

lets just use my ford excursion as a quick example
8000# truck with 7.3L diesel.
when doing 65-68mph on highway i can get 25-26mpg
68-71 is 20
71-75 is 18
75+ is 16ish

By continuing that trend, I can estimate that your average mpg is close to around 8mpg?

Kennyboy · 01-15-2013, 09:09 AM

I do zero highway miles. I let my car warmup in the morning for about 5-10 minutes. I get between 15-18. I go WOT here and there. I wasn't expecting great gas mileage but damn... Do the heavier, more aggressive tread Blizzak's have anything to do with it? (2013 WRX)

01-13-2013, 11:24 AM	#1
Dukefrukem Scooby Newbie Member#: 83986 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch SWP	2013 WRX Gas Range? What are you guys getting for gas mileage? My MPGs seem respectable (23-25). But I'm only getting 300 miles per fill up. That's awful compared to what this car is rated at... (320 city 420 highway). I have an all highway commute and I'm only getting 300 miles per tank? Does the car need to be broken in? Thoughts? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-13-2013, 11:31 AM	#2
amart21 Scooby Specialist Member#: 173813 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: 01453 Vehicle: '11 WRX hatch swp '09 Impreza ssm	If your concern is MPGs you shouldn't have purchased a WRX... my .02

01-13-2013, 11:51 AM	#3
van_dutch Scooby Specialist Member#: 198633 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA Vehicle: 2004 WRX Black	16.9 gallon tank.... You are putting in 12-13 gallons typically? 16.9 gallons at 25 mpg is 422.7 miles. That's the EPA estimate.

01-13-2013, 12:06 PM	#6
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	I bet if you run the tank dry you can get close to the estimated numbers.

01-13-2013, 12:36 PM	#8
Mikewrz * Banned * Member#: 311199 Join Date: Feb 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Westfield Massachusetts Vehicle: 2012 Wrx hatch Plasma blue	My 2012 gets 15.6-21 because I could care less about gas at this point I just enjoy driving it

01-13-2013, 12:42 PM	#9
orakle44 Scooby Newbie Member#: 313673 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Southeast Mass Vehicle: 2008 WRX Premium Spark Silver Metallic	I know its not a '13, but in my '08 i do all backroads driving, usually do about 280 miles per fill up, i think i average around 20mpg

01-13-2013, 12:56 PM	#10
Dukefrukem Scooby Newbie Member#: 83986 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch SWP	I think the gas gauge is just throwing me off and I'm overreacting. Thanks for all the responses.

01-13-2013, 04:04 PM	#12
nhmtns Scooby Guru Member#: 94283 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Mt. Washington Valley, NH Vehicle: '05 OBXT Stage 2 Min bil är svart	and then replace your fuel pump when it breaks.

01-13-2013, 06:10 PM	#13
RR Scooby Specialist Member#: 48191 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Little Rhody Vehicle: 2012 WRX Ducati Monster	I'm under 22mpg for the first 18k of owning a 2012 and I usually fill up around 290 when the light comes on, if all highway light will come on around 325 as I recall.

01-13-2013, 08:46 PM	#15
Jack ffr1846 Add Lightness Moderator Member#: 13699 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hopkinton, MA Vehicle: 2007 Lotus Elise (From General)	Um, so when you fill up and note the exact mileage, also note the gallons. Write them into a notebook. Reset the odometer and go on your way. After a few months, you'll have a much better idea of your mileage than "300 miles when I fill up".

01-13-2013, 08:49 PM	#16
thescreensavers Scooby Newbie Member#: 333820 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami Vehicle: 2013 WRX Limited WRB	20.85 mpg has been my usual avg on my '13 WRX, I drive mostly highway as well. 75-80mph I just filled up and did 291 Miles to 14 Gals

01-13-2013, 08:51 PM	#17
Ysidro Scooby Specialist Member#: 197418 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: New England Vehicle: 07 WRX Ltd The Mighty Evo	You guys seriously drive until the light comes on? Damn! Which reminds me. One time I commuted from RI to Milton, mass for work. My gas was real low, but I figured I can fill it up along the way. Plenty of gas stations around, and I was running late. Well, I made it to work and the light came on. When its time to go back home, I went to the gas station, and noticed I had forgotten my wallet at home! The only money I had in my pocket was $4.75. Luckily,I made it back home with only $4.75 of gas. Once I got home,my car wouldnt even start. I will always leave emergency money in the glove box from now on. And never pull that kind of **** again.

01-14-2013, 10:18 AM	#21
TheFirstScion Scooby Newbie Member#: 305374 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Just North of Boston Vehicle: 2013 FR-S Raven Black	my 2012 WRX got 19MPG with a mostly highway commute. Stage 1.5 though, and I cruised at 80 My FR-S gets 30-34 :-P

01-15-2013, 09:09 AM	#25
Kennyboy Scooby Newbie Member#: 337699 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pittsfield, MA Vehicle: 2013 WRX Sedan Prem DGM	I do zero highway miles. I let my car warmup in the morning for about 5-10 minutes. I get between 15-18. I go WOT here and there. I wasn't expecting great gas mileage but damn... Do the heavier, more aggressive tread Blizzak's have anything to do with it? (2013 WRX)