Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the 3.2CL gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 53% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 19 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
6Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
3.2 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the 3.2CL gets up to 37.37 MPG on the highway, 21.67 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.72 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 72% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 37.37 MPG
- Combined
- 26.72 MPG
- City
- 21.67 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (2 Door):
90 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (2 Door):
14 Cubic FeetComparisions
2002 Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2002 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 200% better than the worst in class vehicle, the BMW M5.
- Toyota Prius
- 48 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volkswagen Golf
- 45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volkswagen Jetta
- 45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Audi A4
- 25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volvo S40
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Daewoo Nubira
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Subaru Legacy AWD Including Outback
- 24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Jaguar Jaguar XJR
- 18 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 8 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz CL600
- 17 MPG (Automatic - 5.8L - 12 Cylinder)
- BMW M5
- 16 MPG (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
