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36 is very impressive for the "S". I'm confused about the 37 for the justa being up one. My 2009 is listed at 37 highway.

Jim

 

So.....
I wonder.....
Are these real MPG figures?
Or are they the bogus MPG figures?

Is it real or is it Memorex?
No Wait..... Ahhhh... What's a Memorex???

 

Well

these numbers are based on the EPA defined driving cycle. FWIW, we regularly get higher than EPA highway in our Clubbie. I'm not surprised at the bump the S got as it now has variable valve timing on both cams and variable lift on the intakes. The Cooper already had those and only has sight tune benefits.

We live in hills about 1500 feet above where we do our shopping and the kids go to school, and even with the hills and the stop-start we get the mid 30s combined. A long freeway drive will be about 40, and when I almost ran out of gas in the middle of Wyoming and was nursing it at about 50 MPH I got about 55 MPG....

The Prince engine is really, really efficient.

Matt

 

Ditto on what Matt posted. I'm regularly able to get more than the EPA numbers on my 2008 MCS. I'm able to get better numbers than what's posted above for the 2011s even with the engine improvements.

 

I can get EPA #'s towing our teardrop, in our 08 Clubbie S, if I go easy on it.

Mark

 

Remember...

the EPA numbers are for a specific driving loop in terms of speed, acceleration and altidude changes. It's meant as a standard ruler to judge relative automotive efficiencies, but how and where you drive can and usually is, different.

Also, the EPA mileage numbers were revised a few years ago, and they now more accuratly reflect the average use pattern! But still, even though the numbers are a better representation, your use will probably be different than the numbers quoted.

Matt