Allan Ostling
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Is there some logical reason for this discrepancy?
Gas mileage question
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Is there some logical reason for this discrepancy?
Each of the Mazda's around the world get to pick and choose their options. It seems Mazda USA turned this one down.
Allan Ostling
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Thanks. I'll let the local dealers know that decision cost them at least one purchase.
A car manufacture would be in deep dodo if they fudged mileage numbers. The government tests are quite explicit on how the values are achieved. I've observed that people with the poorest mileage are the more spirited drivers and they need to blame someone or something. 
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VK Sefirosu
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Seems like it is the case, well at least when this article, taken from the Mazda3 forums I'm not sure where right now, was written in 2010. I suppose it may change in a few years...
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505123_...s--but-us-testing-may-keep-it-off-the-market/
Allan Ostling
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That's presumably a bogus number. Since you did not fill the initial tank you don't know how full it was.
Skeptical much? I was with my salesman when he filled it to the click..
I did the same today. 293 miles 10.5 gallons..
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VK Sefirosu
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I'm getting slightly less so far, but I'm not too worried about this at this point it's too early to tell.
I'm coming down, slowly but surely. Need to get out of the city to make it come down further.
https://www.fuelly.com/driver/inodes
https://www.fuelly.com/driver/inodes
VK Sefirosu
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- 2016 CX-5 GT AWD
Pretty good, still higher than the values Mazda Canada/government testing gives (8.0L/100km city, 6.4L/100km highway), but considering how the test is done that's to be expected...
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/transportation/fuel-guide/2011/testing-procedures.cfm?attr=8
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Ok so hereisa little update, I'm currently at my 3rd fill up, I did reset the original L/100km average and I'm currently doing 8L/100km that's about 29MPG, I will keep testing but it seems the original numbers where off, not sure why.
This is much better, Also my air was showing me that I could do about 520 Km on that thank, after about 150 Adam still showing 490Km did mostly highway.
I'm a little bit happier
will post more result when this tank is empty.
This is much better, Also my air was showing me that I could do about 520 Km on that thank, after about 150 Adam still showing 490Km did mostly highway.
I'm a little bit happier
will post more result when this tank is empty.
PhoenixINX
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Landed a new record last night... You can see the temp and on-board fuel, and it was the three of us (wife, son, and myself) enjoying the ride. With a bit of careful driving and Prius inspired hypermiling, the CX-5 continues to amaze us!!!
Here's the 17 mile route in case you're curious... We lucked out and only hit four of many lights the whole way home!
Here's the 17 mile route in case you're curious... We lucked out and only hit four of many lights the whole way home!
Allan Ostling
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That's what they tell me. But glad your tankfuls are panning out for the good.
I was a little confused filling up today..I ran the gas down until i had 1 bar left on the gas gauge...the computer said i had 20 miles left on the tank...but when i filled up at the pump i only was able to get 11.5 gallons in the tank. ??? I thought that it had a larger tank than that! WTF?
VK Sefirosu
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Basically the reading will show less remaining than actually available as a security measure. My Mazda3 did the same.
This has been discussed a little in that thread: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123813439-Computer-reading
I guess i just assumed that my gas gauge would be accurate...thats the whole point of having a gauge...lol. I knew that the Mile indicator would be conservative but never figured that the gauge would be off by so much
