Actual MPG's
#111
10-13-2013 | 01:11 PM
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The city mpg is correct and the combine mileage too. 2013 CX-5 I received up to 35 mpg if I drive 50-55 mph and it's an automatic. Also, you have to consider driving on mountainous (hilly) terrain and being above sea level that will lower your mpg. Some cars of the same model are affected more than others.
I just recently filled up again and this time I got 27mpg with full city driving. I have tried to change my driving habits and have been a little less aggressive in accelerating from red lights and it has made a huge difference. Hoping to hit the 28mpg on the current tank of gas. I have a 2014 Mazda CX5 auto 2WD touring
Last edited by andygup02; 10-15-2013 at 02:48 PM.
#112
10-14-2013 | 08:24 AM
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From: Maryland, USA = 2013 CX-5 2WD Touring
Need more details, folks
Please include the year of your CX-5, the trans, your country/state, the average MPH (from dash info, reset by pressing center of info steering wheel button), and 2wd vs 4wd.
As you can see from the below EPA numbers, the 2013 should get an additional 2 mpg (about 7% more) in typical driving.
2013 US EPA 2.0L Auto 2WD:
26 City
29 Combined
32 Highway
2014 US EPA 2.5L Auto 2WD:
25 City
27 Combined
32 Highway
My typical mileage over 25k miles (2013,US,Maryland,2.0L,auto,2wd):
Combined (34 avg MPH): 29.4 mpg (@ the pump)
Highway (56 avg MPH): 34.8 mpg (@ the pump)
Feb 2014: Very cold winter in Maryland (most days below freezing), mileage has dropped to 27mpg over the last 2 months from typical 29mpg over the last 2 years. Never expected such a large variance.
As you can see from the below EPA numbers, the 2013 should get an additional 2 mpg (about 7% more) in typical driving.
2013 US EPA 2.0L Auto 2WD:
26 City
29 Combined
32 Highway
2014 US EPA 2.5L Auto 2WD:
25 City
27 Combined
32 Highway
My typical mileage over 25k miles (2013,US,Maryland,2.0L,auto,2wd):
Combined (34 avg MPH): 29.4 mpg (@ the pump)
Highway (56 avg MPH): 34.8 mpg (@ the pump)
Feb 2014: Very cold winter in Maryland (most days below freezing), mileage has dropped to 27mpg over the last 2 months from typical 29mpg over the last 2 years. Never expected such a large variance.
Last edited by CurlyBrian; 02-10-2014 at 01:59 PM.
#113
01-09-2014 | 08:11 AM
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Yeah, I'm hoping when the engine breaks in some more my mileage will increase.
On my 2014 CX-5 Touring I'm getting 24-25 with 80% hiway driving. It has actually gone down in mileage from the 1st and 2nd tank of gas.
Very disapointing when I see people here saying they are getting 30+ and I got rid of a Saturn that got consistant 33mpg.
The car drives great, comfortable, great styling with the absolute worst radio system with so many bugs that I have ever seen. Some engineer somewhere needs to be horse whipped.
On my 2014 CX-5 Touring I'm getting 24-25 with 80% hiway driving. It has actually gone down in mileage from the 1st and 2nd tank of gas.
Very disapointing when I see people here saying they are getting 30+ and I got rid of a Saturn that got consistant 33mpg.
The car drives great, comfortable, great styling with the absolute worst radio system with so many bugs that I have ever seen. Some engineer somewhere needs to be horse whipped.
#114
01-13-2014 | 08:54 AM
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From: Manor, TX (Outside of Austin)
Ryder, It may be the change in weather causing your mileage to go down a bit as well. Or if you are driving in snowy condition at this time of the year, that would certainly cause a drop in mileage.
As for mileage improving after 'engine break-in,' I don't want to douse your hopes, but the mileage in my 3 series has been constant since the beginning. Modern engines don't break in like engines of old did. With the improvements in machining and metallurgy in the last 20-30 years, it takes very little time/mileage for the rings to seat, and cams and lifter/followers to break in. About 20 mins on a dyno is all that's truly required now.
Yes, you should still take it easy on it until you've reached the 1000 mile mark. And it's never a bad idea to vary your engine speeds as much as possible during that time either, but don't expect great things as far as increased mileage is concerned. There may be another problem or you may have to look harder at your driving habits with this particular car. I don't say that to insult you, just that you may still be driving the Saturn when you are actually driving the Mazda now.
#115
01-13-2014 | 11:05 AM
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It must have been the weather.
No snow, but we got a cold snap that brought temps down ito the 20's. This past weekend temps were in the low 70's and I was averaging 28mpg, which is very acceptable for me.
Yeah, at higher speed the Saturn never dropped MPG, the Mazda sure does, but considering the size/weight of the vehicle thats is understandable.
No snow, but we got a cold snap that brought temps down ito the 20's. This past weekend temps were in the low 70's and I was averaging 28mpg, which is very acceptable for me.
Yeah, at higher speed the Saturn never dropped MPG, the Mazda sure does, but considering the size/weight of the vehicle thats is understandable.
#116
02-04-2014 | 02:24 PM
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2014 Auto AWD CX-5 Sport Colorado
Average MPG: 26.7
Average MPH: 29
Current Mileage: 5125
Best MPG (99% Highway): 32.1
Worst MPG (95% and snow): 23.1
I've had my CX-5 since Oct 5th, 2013 so, I've never had summer blend gas in it so I hope my average goes up during the summer to 29+.
Scott
Average MPG: 26.7
Average MPH: 29
Current Mileage: 5125
Best MPG (99% Highway): 32.1
Worst MPG (95% and snow): 23.1
I've had my CX-5 since Oct 5th, 2013 so, I've never had summer blend gas in it so I hope my average goes up during the summer to 29+.
Scott
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