2020 Subaru WRX - Real-world Highway MPG Test

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @jakeurbano8268
    @jakeurbano8268 3 роки тому +17

    I know it says Premium recommended but not required. Everyone needs to understand the reasoning of why this particular reviewer did what he did. These cars already come with the lowest grade fuel put in and are kept like that until it is sold of course. Now putting in 91 with a mix of the 87 (that is already in the vehicle before review) is not going to get precise results anyway. For you to experience the true results of 91 you still have to run a couple of full tanks of nothing but 91. At least this mpg review is tested with straight 87 all the way through with no mix of 91, and more than likely have truer results (on 87). Also, I’m betting there are a ton of people wondering what an mpg test with 87 will get them, and here it is. Good review.

    • @waddup177
      @waddup177 5 місяців тому

      Either way he should have empty the tank for an excuse text and compared it with 87 and 97.. That's how most guys do it which is why he received so many negative comments

  • @andybell5581
    @andybell5581 3 роки тому +8

    My 17' WRX averages 8.0 l/100km (26-29mpg) on a 10 hour road trip, but it's also stage 2 with a catless j-pipe, and a whole bunch of other mods on 93 octane with the average speed of 120 k/mh (74 mph). I also pass literally everybody at full boost. Lowest I got it down to was 6.4 l/100km (36-37mpg) by driving like a stunted granny... these cars are good on fuel.

    • @hotrodmercury3941
      @hotrodmercury3941 3 роки тому

      I usually do a lot of highway miles. Thinking of grabbing one as a fun car, while my daily gets some maintenance done. have you ever ran it with a lower octane? Did it change anything?

  • @Trainkidkris
    @Trainkidkris 3 роки тому +7

    I just passed by this video looking at some WRX's for fun (good video by the way!). While driving a manual vehicle some tips that ive learned from different places is that fuel economy is better, if your cruising put it into the highest gear gives you lower RPMS (unless your giving it gas) vs a low gear like 3-4 at 70MPH is giving it more RPMS using more gas. The person driving it can really get the most fuel economy depending on how they drive and where they drive, highway is more fuel efficient vs a city of stop and go bumper to bumper traffic. The thing about the WRX is that the STI gets way lower fuel economy than the standard WRX. I've always wanted to purchase a Subaru WRX stock and mod it but I stuck with something easy to learn first before buying one. You've greatly impacted my decision for buying one later in the future.

    • @isaiahconnors1889
      @isaiahconnors1889 2 роки тому

      As someone who just purchased a wrx without knowing stick it's super super easy to learn on and I'm glad I just went head into it instead of waiting

    • @mouseclicksforu9724
      @mouseclicksforu9724 Рік тому

      @@isaiahconnors1889 I learned twice on my friend's Subaru wrx sti and Im comfortable and know the basics of a manual car and I love it!

  • @ericiidx
    @ericiidx 4 роки тому +6

    I tend to eke out another 4-5 MPG averaging 65 on the highway, but that's with zero fun. With 93 octane, of course! Wouldn't recommend using anything lower than 91 unless it's a must.

  • @Cichlid_Visuals
    @Cichlid_Visuals 3 роки тому +21

    hey just a tip. when going for a high mpg run you should probably use the recommended fuel type.

  • @brandonrennicker4526
    @brandonrennicker4526 4 роки тому +2

    I owned a 2007 chevy cobalt SS with the 2.4L ecotec. The owners manual recommended 93octane or premium fuel. Mechanic at the dealership said You could use regular 87. I had the car from 40,000miles and sold it with 280,000. Never once had any engine issues or any burning oil ect. I ran tanks of 93 through it several times and actually got worse fuel economy and didn’t see a bit of difference in performance.

    • @ontarioman6301
      @ontarioman6301 2 роки тому

      Correct, if recommended, you can use regular. This theory been tested many yrs ago

  • @jerm_
    @jerm_ 4 роки тому +3

    I can get up to 33mpg on the highway from San Francisco to San jose consistently in my wrx. Using premium

  • @balaysked
    @balaysked 4 роки тому +17

    Interesting that you top off the gas and then use 87 when Subaru recommended premium.

    • @noirshiesty4207
      @noirshiesty4207 3 роки тому

      Exactly cause he does have a turbo

    • @LosMt2
      @LosMt2 3 роки тому +5

      Updated comment:
      I bought a new 2020 WRX and there is recommendation and accepted alternatives. The last page of owners manual reads as follows:
      STI
      The engine is designed to operate at a maximum performance using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI (98 RON) or higher. If 93 AKI (98 RON) fuel is not readily available in your area, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) may be use with no detriment of engine durability or drivability. However, you may notice a slight decrease in maximum engine performance while using 91 AKI (95 RON) fuel. Use of 91 AKI (95 RON) fuel will not affect your warranty coverage.
      Except STI
      Use unleaded gasoline with an an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) or higher. If 91 AKI (95 RON) fuel is not ready available, unleaded gasoline with an octane reading of 87 AKI (90 RON) may be used.
      Fuel octane rating
      AKI
      This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and it is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
      RON
      This octane rating is the Research Octane Number.

    • @orlindsay
      @orlindsay 3 роки тому +4

      That’s when I stopped watching the video.

    • @ranran2218
      @ranran2218 3 роки тому +3

      87 ignites a lot slower than 91/93 and it increases the chance of knock which means running 87 is bad for the engine and isn't worth the risk. Definitely shouldn't run anything but premium.

  • @bj10jgo
    @bj10jgo 4 роки тому +22

    Why are you putting 87 when its recommended to put 91 or above?

    • @steve9377
      @steve9377 4 роки тому +4

      recommened, not required

    • @xlegitunicorn8866
      @xlegitunicorn8866 3 роки тому +5

      @@steve9377 it’s recommended for a good reason

    • @steve9377
      @steve9377 3 роки тому +4

      @@xlegitunicorn8866 im sure it is, still not required though

    • @victorxdavid
      @victorxdavid 3 роки тому +4

      he said EXACTLY before he fueled up, listen dammit

    • @kylevebar3909
      @kylevebar3909 3 роки тому +2

      He wants compression issues

  • @K03sport
    @K03sport 2 роки тому

    ...after 33k miles, my 2019 gets a solid 28 mpg in my mostly highway drive...above 75 and mileage takes a huge hit...however, when I'm naughty and on the loud pedal, mileage suffers greatly and I'm in the low 20s...I've had the car compute up to 37 mpg and 510 miles to empty after a few fill-ups in the summer....the car computer is (very) optimistic

  • @gaivoron
    @gaivoron 3 роки тому +1

    I got 27.2mpg driving 70-75 mph. Definitely not great all considered, my 5.0 mustang would get 26-28 mpg 70-80mph.

  • @MrWhitelightning73
    @MrWhitelightning73 2 роки тому

    Outstanding video

  • @zackstaa7826
    @zackstaa7826 2 роки тому

    I noticed you made a comment about the speedometer accuracy. I’ve heard that the gauge needle sweep at startup provides a “reset” or “zeroing out” to the dash cluster mechanism. Or is it all digital and the “sweep” is just superficial?

  • @ryancomeau4485
    @ryancomeau4485 2 роки тому

    Car might be quoting consumption in imperial miles per gallon not US miles per gallon. The imperial gallon is 1.2 US gallons. Might be why your computer is saying 32.

  • @elibrown9442
    @elibrown9442 3 роки тому +8

    Pretty sure a vehicles speedometer/tripometer is more accurate than a gps

    • @brennanthewizard9252
      @brennanthewizard9252 3 роки тому +1

      Especially a phone app. Car computers know the diameter of the stock wheels, gear ratio etc!

    • @14samueld
      @14samueld 3 роки тому

      tires wearing down changes the tire circumference

  • @mrraymond99
    @mrraymond99 3 роки тому

    Good job! Interesting video!

  • @kylechellino2579
    @kylechellino2579 4 роки тому

    What is up man! Could you please put a video on the Winding Road Channel of your dad's Supercharged Tundra? I love that wine along with the TRD Exhaust

  • @ranran2218
    @ranran2218 3 роки тому +1

    I love how some wrx owners on reddit from what I've seen say they claim they got 35 mpg lol and I'm just like that's complete bs. First off the reading in the car isn't accurate at all. Secondly the car is rated 21/27 so there is no way you are getting 35 mpg.

    • @robob221
      @robob221 3 роки тому +1

      It’s not that hard to hit 37 at 6th gear when the engine is in the low 2k high 1k rpm range.

    • @ranran2218
      @ranran2218 3 роки тому

      @@robob221 lmao you are smoking something. The car doesn't come close to that.

    • @skater6442
      @skater6442 3 роки тому +1

      @@ranran2218 do you own one?

    • @ranran2218
      @ranran2218 3 роки тому

      @@skater6442 ya I have a 2019 wrx.

  • @Questchaun
    @Questchaun 3 роки тому

    I've legit never been so disappointed in performance of a car then my 17 wrx.
    It's a farm tractor.

    • @thisguy8424
      @thisguy8424 3 роки тому

      What have you done to your car? I promise you get a stage one Cobb with the big FN Intake It will change your mind on that car!

  • @toyhusky
    @toyhusky 3 роки тому +1

    Is it normal for the rpms to be that high at that speed? I just got my wrx and when i first went 76-78mph i was around 3k rpm

    • @StopTargetingOurKids
      @StopTargetingOurKids 2 роки тому

      depends on the year, our 2016 wrx has a different gear ration than our current 2020 wrx, it is high rpm at highway speeds and way worse gas mileage.

  • @Duxdex
    @Duxdex 2 роки тому +1

    87 on WRX is a sin

  • @rubberman409
    @rubberman409 2 роки тому

    Is the speedometer flashing?

  • @liangfengrui1990
    @liangfengrui1990 2 роки тому

    i only get 20mpg, or 11.5l/100km in city.

  • @maxeismann1239
    @maxeismann1239 2 роки тому +1

    No one uses regular gas in a WRX

  • @747Durango
    @747Durango 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, what app are you using on your phone? Also, I am not trying to nit pick but I read that it is not good to top off your gas tank. I will let you research why. I realize that you were trying to make your test results more accurate. Thanks for the vid.

    • @DailyMotor
      @DailyMotor  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yeah it's not something I'd recommend doing regularly. App is DigiHUD

  • @wxracer23
    @wxracer23 3 роки тому

    So same as the mustang?!?!?

  • @moneyseeker8886
    @moneyseeker8886 3 роки тому +2

    I stopped watching when he used unleaded

  • @hotrodmercury3941
    @hotrodmercury3941 3 роки тому

    I want one but I do a lot of highway miles. But I already have a highway cruiser that eats up miles around 27 mpg. (With mods to aero and fresh new front suspension) 2000 Grand Marquis LS.
    I want this for my fun car! Car meets and all! The Marquis does get a lot of attention, but I would like to go back and forth. Whats gas worth when you got two tanks?
    And finally someone who does the 87 test!

  • @MrGonzaloRay
    @MrGonzaloRay 3 роки тому

    What is the name of the app???

  • @officialyasir
    @officialyasir 4 роки тому

    One of the last few cars you can buy new that has a hydraulic steering. What do you think of the steering? Does it have good feedback? Is it quick and precise? I hate electric steering!!

    • @kylechellino2579
      @kylechellino2579 4 роки тому +1

      Electric stearing is stupid!

    • @dakotaboone2038
      @dakotaboone2038 4 роки тому +7

      This car doesn't have hydraulic steering the WRX has electric steering the STI has hydraulic

    • @officialyasir
      @officialyasir 4 роки тому

      Dakota Boone oh gotcha! Thanks!

    • @sshah2545
      @sshah2545 4 роки тому +2

      Yas Dakota speaks the truth. The steering is quick, precise and actually provides excellent feedback. The car has, quite notably, received great commentary from all the reviewers who’ve driven it. I know because I’ve watched every review ever made. But yes, it is electric and I think it’s quite good. Actually I love the way it steers though I do wish it was hydraulic, but that’s life.

    • @DailyMotor
      @DailyMotor  4 роки тому

      To echo Shikhar, it is one of the better EPS systems we've driven, especially when it's loaded up around a corner. Not quite Mazda or Porsche levels, but very close.

  • @DD-mg9rf
    @DD-mg9rf 4 роки тому

    How many miles are wrx ?? Also how did you break in your motor ??

    • @Questchaun
      @Questchaun 3 роки тому +1

      Sit down keyboard warrior. Break in don't matter ✌️

  • @dominicolson6978
    @dominicolson6978 11 місяців тому

    I can’t believe you took a 1-of-500 production WRX and put 87 Octane in it…

  • @Elliemmawong
    @Elliemmawong 4 роки тому +6

    Definitely not subscribing to this channel if the driver dont know what octane gas to put in a wrx

    • @steve9377
      @steve9377 4 роки тому +11

      he read it right from the fuel door, premium recommended but not required

  • @yulianmarkevych2709
    @yulianmarkevych2709 Рік тому

    Regular gas??? Are you really ??😢
    Regular gas - bad mpg ,and bad for engine

  • @HarryTwatter
    @HarryTwatter 2 роки тому

    these cars suck gas and blow up, pretty bad