Why the mpg difference between the EX-T/EX-L and Tourings trims

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Hi,

can somebody explain to me why is there a mpg difference between the EX-T/EX-L and Touring trims (I mentioned these trims because all have the 1.5T engine on them)? Is the wheel size difference between the trims (17" vs 18") a huge factor? Or is it more of the additional equipment in the Touring trim (rear heated seats, a more robust sound system)? Thanks
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Could be the wheels. I would think the more stuff it has the heavier it would weigh too, although the weight difference isn't vastly different between trims from what I recall.
 

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It's those heavier 18" wheels and wider tires. More unsprung weight will lower mpgs. Also, the narrower Firestones on the EX-T/EX-L have lower rolling resistance.
 

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The touring has a little more power than the regular ones. 180hp I think, instead of 174hp. Just some other possible factors.
 

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Sport Touring hatch has 180 due to the 91 octane bump. All other Touring models the same 174.
 


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Exhaust differences and wheel sizes and slight weight differences in configuration - even drag coefficient.
 

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The touring has a little more power than the regular ones. 180hp I think, instead of 174hp. Just some other possible factors.
This only applies to Hatchbacks.
According to Honda:
EX-T, EX-L, Touring Sedans, and LX Hatchback: 174BHP - 162lb.ft. Torque
Sport, Sport Touring Hatchback w/ CVT: 180BHP - 162lb.ft. Torque
Sport, Sport Touring Hatchback w/ 6MT: 180BHP - 177lb.ft. Torque
In real life, all models (including the 2.0NA engine) have more power than stated. (Like close to 200/200 AT THE WHEELS for the S/ST 6MT)
 

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I drive an EX hatch and switched my wheels from the stock 17s to the Si wheels which are 18s. And I've noticed a slight drop in mpgs since the switch. Not enough for me to switch back to 17s though.
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