I'm wondering if anyone can add some thoughts to the fuel economy of FWD vs AWD.
I know there is a little extra weight with the AWD, but if you are on a flat highway, won't the AWD spend most of the time in FWD mode, and therefore get almost the same mileage (Not 10% less as the ratings show)
Then again, when the EPA test cycle is run, I would think the AWD car would default into FWD mode and reflect this?
Just thinking about this lately, anyone ever see or read any tests on this topic?
I know there is a little extra weight with the AWD, but if you are on a flat highway, won't the AWD spend most of the time in FWD mode, and therefore get almost the same mileage (Not 10% less as the ratings show)
Then again, when the EPA test cycle is run, I would think the AWD car would default into FWD mode and reflect this?
Just thinking about this lately, anyone ever see or read any tests on this topic?