The 30 mpg is about right, based on my own observation of my 2004 xB's mileage...


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http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/01/23/208171.html

Wagons & Hatchbacks
Best: Toyota Prius, 44 mpg; Scion xB (AT), 30 mpg; Pontiac Vibe (FWD), 27 mpg. Worst: Volvo XC70, 18 mpg; Dodge Magnum SXT (V6), 19 mpg; Mazda6 s (V6), 19 mpg.

I wonder why the xA was left off of that list...and isn't the Matrix the same as the Vibe?

I wonder why the xA was left off of that list...and isn't the Matrix the same as the Vibe?

Yup.

Toyota swept the top three.

You know how we xBs do!!

Toyota swept the top three.

And that's probably why they listed the Pontiac version; didn't want to seem biased, now did they?

haha. yup

I guess it's ok to restate this CR information but I believe this is old information. I am a regular reader of CR and saw this info months ago.

I wonder why the xA was left off of that list...and isn't the Matrix the same as the Vibe?

The Pontiac Vibe is a domestic car manufactured by GMC, whereas the Matrix is made by Toyota. Not the same as GMC/Chevy clone senario.

And ya, I would imagine the xA would be on that list, but then again, it might not be considered in the same catagory.

Kremtok wrote:
I wonder why the xA was left off of that list...and isn't the Matrix the same as the Vibe?

It's because the xA is not a wagon according to the US gov't and toyota, it's a small car. xB is officially listed as a station wagon. This is great because wagons are typically lower insurance rates even than minivans LOL.

I wonder how thr RAV-4 fit into the mix?
I was looking at one the other day and the MPG was 23/28 on the AWD. Sounds like I may trade in the Liberty for one of them.