Last Camel got 33 consistently after it's break-in period.

(I named my Versa the Camel.)

Best: 30mpg when driving strictly on the highway with cruise control at about 70-75mph

Average: 25-27mpg with mixed driving: highway with traffic and city driving

Worst: 21mpg with strict city driving

I used to really try keeping the RPMs < 3K but after a while I felt like I was driving like a granny. Just recently, I resumed driving like a NYC ******* (only way to get where you're going in 5 boroughs of NYC) and that's probably why I got 21mpg... I think I may tone it down a bit b/c my last car (Mazda 929) had some balls to it and was a lot bigger than the Versa. Ironically, I average about 18mpg with that 6 cylinder.

However, I do enjoy the Versa

Highest we've seen yet is about 31 MPG with mostly highway driving. I'm hoping that as the weather warms up her new commute will bring the average up just a bit - but so far we're quite happy with the efficiency.

Just filled tonight. This tank:

21.5 US, 25.9 Imp, 10.9l/100 km

And that's on the upswing so I'm happy!

last fill: 8.15 ltr/100 km [34.66 imp /28.86 US mpg]
best tank: 6.27 ltr/100 km [45.02 imp / 37.51 US mpg]
25,000 km: 8.25 ltr/100 km [34.25 imp /28.50 US mpg]

2 wheels: 1980 Honda 750 CBK, White [on the road!!!]
2 wheels: 1992 Suzuki GSE 500 [RIP]

I drive my Girlfriends Pius a lot and that car helps you think about how to get better mileage. Things like not keeping your foot on the gas until a stop, coast to it. DONT shift like a Nascar guy, keep it slow and dont Mat it right away.

I figure I got a High mileage car, i would like to get HIGH mileage! I get my kicks in my other modes of transport

Modified by corpsecorps at 7:14 AM 2/8/2008

It has been trending downward, last 4 tanks have all been in the 28's or 27's. It HAD been averaging 30's and 31's before the winter fuel switch.

Worst tank was doing a lot of city driving, plus spending a lot of time in stop-and-go traffic during heavy rains and flooding.

Best tank was cruising 70 mph east-to-west from eastern WA back home.

Quote, originally posted by KimberKenobi »

Jesus on Toast.

Does this coincide with your New tires and Rims? You got new bigger wider wheels, if I remember correctly.

No. This downward trend started well before my new rims, my mileage has been declining at a steady rate, and the rate has not increased with the addition of my new rims.

Actually, 11 of my last 15 tanks have been at 30 or below and dropping. Only two of those 4 tanks were regressions in the pattern. the other 2 were attributed to a trip I took, so they were bound to be higher anyway.

The last 6 fill-ups (city/hwy) have my MPG bouncing between 29 and 34. I am driving a S Sedan with 4 speed auto.

Winter gas in Central NJ never really affected my mileage in my previous cars (Toyota corollas) so I am not really optimistic the mileage will go up that much in the summer

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I drive about half highway miles at 70-75, and much of the rest at 50-60. I'm a big believer in watching way ahead and letting up on the gas when I can, instead of having to hit the breaks hard for a stoplight I could have anticipated, for example.

30.5 mpg
32.4 mpg
32.2 mpg
34.0 mpg

I have a 58 mile round trip commute every day, all freeway. I set the cruise control at 60, turn my radio up and I don't touch anything until I get where I am going.

Total mileage is on my profile over on the left but the last tank was only 21.9 mpg with 100% city driving.

BTW, the 26.9 mpg overall is with 62% city, 38% highway mileage.

07 SL 6speed Sedan
MTX audio door speakers, 15inch Memphis Mojo ported box
110dbs, 20% tinted windows, shaved trunk, fog lights, 26k miles

Half way through the I received my Scan Gauge ll .... I believe with this I will be easily able to get over 40 mpg around town (Pensacola FL)

I just love the car and learning how to truly drive for economy without having people behind me honk their horns or flip me the bird.

In other words a great car for $11,700 before tag, title and taxes 6 speed manual and floor mats that's it.

CHEAPO SPECIAL!

never gotten below an avg of 31mpg, usually closer to 32mpg

how could u even manage 21-24mpg?? do u drive @ 6k rpm's all day?

Believe me . . . if there were an answer I'd take it (and so would the rest of us!).

Part of the pattern among many of us with Versas is that the CVT is a gas guzzler in city driving. A few people here have reported good mileage around town with a CVT, but every time I've asked the specific questions regarding the most efficient accelleration rates (rpms, speeds, etc.) they've refused to respond. That leads me to believe that they really don't know or don't trust what they are reporting. It could very well be that they simply spend more time at moderate or sustained speeds than they believe.

I'm still hoping to be able to use part of my income tax return to buy a Scanguage. Maybe when it's hooked up to my CVT I can get some definitive answers on making our cars more efficient. If I buy one, I'll share the results with everyone on this forum.

Wanted a 6 spd but wife encouraged me to buy the CVT so our adult kids could all drive it (I could have taught them to drive a stick but . . . ). A month and a half later: they've moved out [big CHEER!] . . . I don't have a 6 spd [big frown]; gas mileage sucks and is nowhere near the promised.

Life goes on.

I am sure I am a real pain to be behind - LOL!

David

Brochure: 38 city; 47 highway [imp]

nowhere near. If closer I wouldn't be such a complainer . . .er, whiner . . . er, unhappy camper.

Summary Fuel Used 306.3 gallons
2007 Fuel Cost $849.57
Odo. Begin 40
Odo. End 8423
Total Miles 8383
Highest Gas $ 3.13
Lowest Gas $ 2.57
Ave. Gas $ 2.79
Ave. mpg 27.4

For 2008 so far: I have been averaging 28.6 mpg. I have noticed a jump in fuel economy when the odometer reached 9300 miles. The last six tanks have been averaging 29.6 with four of the tanks above 30 mpg. Is it finally broken in?

Versa S with 4 speed auto. Mostly around town driving with an eye and foot geared towards fuel economy.

new here. i have a 07 6 speed manual versa S, with abs. during the summer and fall i have been getting around 25-27 mpg, and now its only about 20 mpg. it has been the winter and so far we have had a pretty harsh winter here. lots of ice and snow? but i was wondering if you all had any tips to be more fuel efficient? i have been baffled. i made sure my tires were properly inflated. i have Conti Procontact Tires.

anything would help, driving tips, at what rpm you switch gears, also information on how the weather affects mpg would also be helpful.

thanks

Tips:

Keep it at 2k RPM as much as possible while accelerating.

DON'T do jack rabbit starts off the light.

Try not to tail-gate people. The more you do that, the more you need to hit your breaks, and the more you'll use getting back up to speed.

Don't speed to much. Besides, there is no reason to speed anyway. The only way you can get where you're going any significant amount of time faster is if you do twice the speed limit.

"Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives, but I'd rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey, reminds us to cherish every moment...'cause they'll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we've lived."

'07 Nissan Versa SL Hatch, CVT - Superblack/Beige, Splash Guards, Lock Nuts, Floormats, Nose Mask, 35% tint.

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my next question is how to calculate mpg, i am about to fill up again. also what kind of gas to you all use for your versa's

Typical mileage seems to be around 27-33 if we're driving normally and not doing stupid **** like gunning it around corners and warming it up all morning. I am happy with the mileage and feel like I got what I expected. It gets better mileage than my G20 did and feels like it's got more power while doing it.

It is sad.

I have a CVT 08 and can't keep it at 2k for anything basically. Unless I'm doing like 20 mph.

I hit 30 mpg once with cruise control on for 200 miles, but in general even with mostly highway driving I barely average 25 mpg.

MPG = Miles per gallon. Take the number of miles on your trip odometer, divide it by the number of gallons you put into it.

300 miles / 10 gallons = 30 MPG.

Or, if you want to get more accurate/picky... 304.2 miles / 9.98 gallons = 30.48 mpg

I use a spreadsheet to track my fuel economy. It gives both individual tank figures and lifetime fuel economy.

As for type of gas... just use 87 octane. Higher octane fuels will give you no added benefit, and MAY actually DECREASE your fuel efficiency. As for brand, some people will say it matters, some will say it doesn't. If you use "discount" fuels, you'll want to periodically run a can of fuel injector cleaner through your system to keep it as clean as possible.