Alex on Autos: Maverick Hybrid Review -- 37 MPG Combined, 42 MPG Regular Driving, 28 MPG towing 2K lbs

[huunvubu]

I think he actually got that wrong. It should be the same between engines and the only way you get 8.6 is with the 235/65R17 tire/wheel combo due to the extra tire height.

I believe that the High-Voltage battery and it's protection plate causes the loss of 0.3".

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[Darnon]

I believe that the High-Voltage battery and it's protection plate causes the loss of 0.3".

And wouldn't you know it? A 235/65R17 tire is nominally 0.25" taller in radius (plus a bit since an A/T tire is likely to have deeper tread) than a 225/65R17.