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sure, but a hybrid Miata (if such a thing existed) would be even more efficient than the hybrid RAV4. I think that's all GP is trying to say.
by leetcrew 7y ago
sure, but a hybrid Miata (if such a thing existed) would be even more efficient than the hybrid RAV4. I think that's all GP is trying to say.
- nradov 7y agoThe old Honda CR-Z was basically equivalent to a hybrid Miata but there's little market demand for such impractical vehicles.
- toss1 7y agoExactly! Drivetrain type is completely orthogonal to weight as a performance factor for a vehicle. Weight will affect the efficiency of every drivetrain (unless you have a drivetrain that can zero out the inertial properties of nearby mass). I was only suggesting that luxury is a less important factor than weight to consider for efficiency.
- davidgould 7y agoThe actual Miata gets pretty poor fuel economy. The shape is not very aerodynamic and the gearing is fairly short so it runs at higher rpms more of the time. Great for fun, but bad for mileage.