New EPA Mileage Calculator
We’ve reported before on the change in EPA mileage estimates on new 2008 models, but there’s still a lot of confusion about how to figure out what a 2007 model’s adjusted estimate would be if the 2008 version hasn’t been released yet. That’s a problem, because you need to cross-shop on mileage as accurately as possible, right? Well, Kiplinger’s has launched a tool that allows you to search new 2007 models and find out what their 2008 EPA mileage equivalent should be.
The results bring up three selections: the vehicle you searched for, and the best and worst mileage in that class. These are estimates based on the EPA's new testing procedures but all of them aren't the official EPA figures.
We list some examples below, but go to What's Your Real MPG? to calculate any vehicle.
Via GMInsideNews
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New MPG Figures Coming
I just searched an '07 Acura TSX 6speed and it put it in the classification of "Compact Car" which is correct. However, it gave the worst car in the class as a Bently Continental GT! How is that a compact car? ...leary.
Posted by: David D. | Feb 22, 2007 11:13:27 AM
Apparently... this is definately a case of "Your Mileage May Vary".
My Cadillac CTS and Chevy Avalanche get exactly the 2007 mpg numbers.
Posted by: drew | Feb 22, 2007 12:55:05 PM
The sizes of cars and class name they're given by the EPA is in regards to interior volume. That's why the Bentley comes up as a compact. We struggle with that as well because we know most people don't think that way and would be shocked to see a Bentley GT next to a Chevy Aveo in our buying guides.
Posted by: Dave T. | Feb 22, 2007 2:03:58 PM
Because the EPA just won't change how it works that easily.
How many decades did it take to make them change the mileage ratings?
Posted by: J | Feb 23, 2007 9:30:42 PM