Newer cars get poorer mileage than cars from the 80-90's. Tighter emissions that require them to run richer so the cat converter works well and to reduce NOX from a lean condition. Add the absolutely stupid alcohol in the gas and fuel consumption is up.
I had a 84 Toyota Celica that would crack 35 on the highway. My brother had a Olds Cutlass 3.8 and that thing would do 33. Then I had a 92 Maxima with the 3.0L 4 cam that would do 31. Now a 3L Lexus that might hit 25 on a good day.
On the other hand I just bought my wife a FJ Cruiser and that thing will hit 23 on the highway.
Isn't progress wonderful?
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