Well, I can't really say anything about the fuel average as of now because the car hasn't been through its 1,000 km service, and I don't really use it that much to give any solid opinion on the fuel average. Maybe @heddie191 can let us know better... whenever i take it out, its just to enjoy the ride and do little spurts to feel that turbo torque
If we compare both the HRV and the 2008, I think HRV will give a very slightly better fuel average within the city due to the CVT transmission. On long both might be equal.... For that specific trip HRV gave us a solid 13.5...mixed ring road and city driving, light foot.