Lower milage in cold weather?

[Anthony Poli]

I am now trying an experiment, turning the cabin temperature down. From 22 to 21c and I will see what difference it will make.

For a hybrid I expect it will make a difference over the same routine trips.

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[Auristi]

On 23.12.2016 at 11:52 AM, haelewyn said:

I see the Auris mainly suffers from the engine warming up. It runs at 1200-1500 rpm then and it's a waste of petrol.
If you start for a drive with a warm engine, you see totally different figures.
Just like in summer, I guess

Yes. Temperature has a large effect on fuel consumption. Especially if you drive short distances and you have got lot of cold starts. 

Right now, I am pre-heating my Hybrid Auris before start. Temperature is now -25 C and it is going to drop down to -35 C. 

But I must say, the Hybrid is warmer car than my old Auris (2.0 diesel), there is no any problem, even this kind of weather.