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#11

12-06-2007, 11:05 AM

93greenstrat

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RE: mazda6 gas milage

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ORIGINAL: Rookie60

Same old. Same old. Same old.The Mazda6 is a great car. I have the Mazda6s. Automatic V-6 220hp. The best I can get on the highway is 25mpg with the cruise set at 65-70mph for hours. Mazdas look great, handle great, ride great. However, they all get poor mileage compared to other cars in its class. I know I will get flack on this but SORRY, it is true. It is what it is. Ford engines are not know for mileage. I get around 21mpg with my combined driving which is probably 70% highway. The Mazda3 for 2008 is rated at 22/29. PERSONALLY, I think that is too low.

True. If Mazda/Ford really want to compete, they need to improve their fuel economy. Unless some miracle happens and gas prices drop drastically, this will deter people from considering a Mazda (or anything with a Duratec in it). Especially considering that the competition is currently offering more power and still getting better milage. Having said all that, I still love my 6s.

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12-07-2007, 11:52 PM

Rookie60

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RE: mazda6 gas milage

The highway figures were obtained going across North Dakota and back to Minneapolis. 4-5 tanks of gas. The Mazda3 figures are from EPA estimates in www.fueleconomy.gov
I don't know what "real" mileage the Mazda3 gets.

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12-08-2007, 08:12 AM

rhinocf

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RE: mazda6 gas milage

Guys, keep in mind that any "old" figures on EPA estimated mpg are currently being changed to more accurately reflect each cars average mpg. All those figures we have memorized, even from just a few months ago, have been found to be "unrealistic."
Check out this link:
http://content.kiplinger.com/tools/gas_mileage/
And, I do agree with Rookie60, Mazda engines are not designed to deliver maximum mpg, they delivery zoom-zoom!