Fuel Economy

[Hotsky]

^If it's a Sky that's pretty high IMO.

[greyseason]

^If it's a Sky that's pretty high IMO.

its a GT, i think its normal, but i mean if your enjoying the car

[Canadianbacon]

I have a 2.5L 2013 hatch. Averaging around 10.5L right now, half city driving (north york area) and half highway (north york -> mississauga on 401). What do you think? I think I may have heavy foot

That sounds about average im getting 11.5L 80city 20highway

[Qdriver]

Mines new 2013 gs-skyactiv. First 6000 km and servicing just complete. I'm going through over 10 city, prob 7highway. Will this go down over time? Through break-in? Any thoughts? I haven't approached Mazda yet but I'm thinking about it.

[Hotsky]

Finally figured out how to add Fuelly signature..

in this weather I'm getting just under 10L/100km tho

[Booter22]

Mines new 2013 gs-skyactiv. First 6000 km and servicing just complete. I'm going through over 10 city, prob 7highway. Will this go down over time? Through break-in? Any thoughts? I haven't approached Mazda yet but I'm thinking about it.

i found in my 2010 it didnt get better until 24000km and then it stayed the same. even the first two services seem to have made the difference. but not much you can do about fuel economy in winter.

[Tacambujeff]

2013 Speed3

4500 Km

Current average 8.4L/ 100Km commute about 100km 90% highway

I'm going to say that I am pleasantly surprised thus far.

[Jenuine]

Mines new 2013 gs-skyactiv. First 6000 km and servicing just complete. I'm going through over 10 city, prob 7highway. Will this go down over time? Through break-in? Any thoughts? I haven't approached Mazda yet but I'm thinking about it.

Hard to tell if it's an issue because it's winter.

But in the spring when I first got my car, even during the break in period my fuel economy was great.

It could also be your driving style

[Qdriver]

^
I have often wondered about that. But I have been fairly conservative with my style unless I wanna let loose. I do have a tenancy to short shift almost all the time, at least as was the case with my older 5-speed 04. I was getting fantastic consumption out of that car, seemingly almost better at times than my new one which is the 6-speed auto. I guess that's why I'm kinda worried when it's hard not to compare the two. We did get the car in August so there was a period there in Warmer conditions with the same, (even perhaps a little higher) fuel burn.

[donerai]

i was doing about 600-700 km during the summer with synthetic but lately the figure had dropped to 400-500 with full tank (and thats still with synthetic!).
for me its 50% hwy and 50% local.
2012 mazda3 gx, almost 43k.
i'm guessing the weather has got something to do with this?
still wearing my 4 seasons tires..

[Pacman]

2013 Speed3

4500 Km

Current average 8.4L/ 100Km commute about 100km 90% highway

I'm going to say that I am pleasantly surprised thus far.

Wait until it's 90% city

[Tacambujeff]

Wait until it's 90% city

I can imagine. Oh well, the car is too much fun to care that much about the fuel economy! Lol

[DouggyD]

Ya, my 2013 GS-Sky is getting terrible mileage now. 2 tanks = 850 kms. Probably 90 % city. my trip meter is showing average fuel ecomomy right around 10L/100kms and average speed around 27km/hr... Was hoping for more from the SkyActiv engine, but with winter tires, winter gas and lots of snow, guess it could be worse...

[Jenuine]

Ya, my 2013 GS-Sky is getting terrible mileage now. 2 tanks = 850 kms. Probably 90 % city. my trip meter is showing average fuel ecomomy right around 10L/100kms and average speed around 27km/hr... Was hoping for more from the SkyActiv engine, but with winter tires, winter gas and lots of snow, guess it could be worse...

With 90% city driving in the winter, you can't expect much lol.

I've done mostly city since my last fill up and I've gotten pretty bad mileage too. Been idling in traffic a lot this week because of bad weather.

[airtrackinc]

I am Expect the acceptable fuel Economy form this car

[greyseason]

I am Expect the acceptable fuel Economy form this car

what?

[Booter22]

so finally the fuel economy testing is going to change!

finally something to show more real world numbers

if you cant read it and want the file send me pm with an email and i will send the pdf

[CloudPump]

^
I have often wondered about that. But I have been fairly conservative with my style unless I wanna let loose. I do have a tenancy to short shift almost all the time, at least as was the case with my older 5-speed 04. I was getting fantastic consumption out of that car, seemingly almost better at times than my new one which is the 6-speed auto. I guess that's why I'm kinda worried when it's hard not to compare the two. We did get the car in August so there was a period there in Warmer conditions with the same, (even perhaps a little higher) fuel burn.

You use less fuel (in theory) when it's hotter out, hot air is less dense and therefore contains less oxygen, thus less fuel is needed to achieve a Stoich burn.

-Geoff

[Jsquared]

I set a new personal record in my speed3, with only city driving. I have never been able to achieve anything better than 250km on the top half of my tank in city driving only. Considering I am selling my car I have backed off the accelerator lately. I guess its paying off.

[DaveIrwin24]

Lol with the economy map on the accessport I got 560km to a tank, all city driving, without that map I average 450km/tank lol

[pwdunmore]

I don't know guys... I just did 430km on my speed and I had 1/4 tank left. Custom tune FTW?

That 60/40 (city/highway) and I hammer it on the on ramps to merge on the highway lol

[DumpInfo]

I set a new personal record in my speed3, with only city driving. I have never been able to achieve anything better than 250km on the top half of my tank in city driving only.

[kaboose]

can somebody please tell me how can i check my avg fuel economy on my 2014 mazda3 GS Sedan? i cant seem to find it

[greyseason]

Start using fuelly. The best way to track you fuel economy. Takes 2min after you fill up if you have the app

http://www.fuelly.com/driver/greyseason/3-skyactiv

[SABIO]

I'm glad the Fed's are changing the Fuel ratings. They were so far off it was laughable. Even with the sample posted, who gets 31 MPG in the city. I have always used American Fuel rating as a guide, they are far more accurate.

Look here. USA Mazda is rated @ 28 MPG for the 2.5L Auto. Closest to reality.


But I cannot complain now. My Truck uses 20L per 100KM. HAHAHAHAA Thats like 12 MPG.