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    Default 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    Hi All

    Just a quick question.

    Can one notice a big difference in gas mileage with a 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs Skyactive ( same year )

    My sister 'n law is in a market ... and to be honest .. not sure if she should go with 2.0 vs skyactive.

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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    Id say yes regardless if shes driving mostly city or mostly highway. if nostly highway 1000% get the skyactiv ( i can attest to the mileage). in city driving, cars usually dont get that great of mileage anyway but the sky with its 6speed and whatnot helps you save the most gas whenever youre driving. id say maybe look at what normal 2.0 drivers are getting MPG wise compared to what sky2.0 drivers are getting while driving in the city.
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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    If what you're concerned about is gas mileage, I dont think there is any reason not to get the skyactiv. It is clearly better than the regular 2.0 in those regards, not to mention skyactiv is all about exactly that, being good on gas.

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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    Wait for the 2014's...

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    well if you wait for 2014's the interest rate will be at like 4,99 and prices will be higher, they are currently at their lowest for this gen and im pretty happy with what i have and i have to admit that even if the front desing maybe attractive, they completely failed the back IMO
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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    My 2 cents

    Skyactiv is going to cost $2000 plus tax $260 ($2260 ballpark) han the 2.0LGX. If 2.0L GX uses 2L more per 100/km than the Skyactiv then for 20,000 km/per year works out to about $405 more paid (41.27L) in gas driving the 2.0L GX. So you will have to drive the Skyactiv for at least four years before you start to see any savings at the pump.

    Also are the skyactiv features worth the extra money up front? The Skyactiv will likely have a better resale value due to fuel economy.

    I’m holding out for the next generation and can live with the 60 month interest rate. I’d never buy a car on a 0% for 84 months.

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    A year ago I test drove a Sky-Active Mazda 3 sedan and didn't like it. The onboard computer was too restrictive. I then tried a regular 2.0 L Mazda 3 and it was much more fun: faster and more responsive. I get 7 L per 100 km on the highway driving at 115 km/h (real life mileage on a road trip from toronto to chicago il and back)
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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    Quote Originally Posted by cobra View Post
    A year ago I test drove a Sky-Active Mazda 3 sedan and didn't like it. The onboard computer was too restrictive. I then tried a regular 2.0 L Mazda 3 and it was much more fun: faster and more responsive. I get 7 L per 100 km on the highway driving at 115 km/h (real life mileage on a road trip from toronto to chicago il and back)
    please elaborate on ' The onboard computer was too restrictive' if you dont mind

    also, i bet i could have gotten 6 or less in my car, even if i went 115kph

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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?



    Just a normal tank, Monday-Friday driving with a bit of city at night

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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    Quote Originally Posted by greyseason View Post
    Just a normal tank, Monday-Friday driving with a bit of city at night
    No offence... but EFFFF YOU!!! lol

    I have a love hate with MPG... either you get good mileage or zip around with turbo going woosh all the time and giggle like a little school girl.

    IMHO go with the skyactiv if you don't mind paying more now cuz you will definately save gas money in the future.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pwdunmore View Post
    No offence... but EFFFF YOU!!! lol

    I have a love hate with MPG... either you get good mileage or zip around with turbo going woosh all the time and giggle like a little school girl.

    IMHO go with the skyactiv if you don't mind paying more now cuz you will definately save gas money in the future.
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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    i easely get 680km from a full tank and thars when i get on it. i drive it a bit too much but the worst gas milage a got out of it was 8.1L\100km
    my old legacy GT would never go below 12L/100km so yeah the skyactiv for me is such a great car fuel wise (and handling isnt that bad too)
    i had a mazda 3 2004 (first car ive owned) and i gotta say, it was bad on gas and im pretty sure its the same 2.0L engine in the 2012-13's base models and its bad on gas, epsetialy if she takes the AT

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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    What you get for the $2000:

    - Better Engine
    - Better Transmission (6 speed vs 5)
    - Alloy Wheels
    - Bluetooth
    - Seat warmers
    - Two Tweeters for your speaker system
    - Leather Steering Wheel and Shift Knob

    The alloy wheels alone cost almost half the $2000 you would have to pay for the upgrade. So the engine and transmission upgrade is pretty much the other half (less if you want to price out the other upgrades you get). That said, I don't quite understand how some people get the base package with alloy wheels added on instead of going full on and paying for the trim upgrade.

    When I bought my Mazda 3, I was looking at the base model but was sold on the Skyactiv after seeing how much it would cost to upgrade. And yes, I was intending to get Alloy wheels no matter what (I hate steel wheels with a passion) and the Skyactiv upgrade was a nobrainer.

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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 vs skyactive - Is there a difference ?

    Oh also side sills for the Hatchback SkyActiv, if you want that sporty look, it is also a plus.

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