Observed MPG?

[chief_wiggum]

I'm looking to upsize a vehicle later this summer and am very interested in the CX-9. As fuel prices again rise near the dreaded $3 a gallon price, fuel economy is heavy on my mind. I'm curious what actual city/highway/combined numbers people are actually getting. I'm more interested in FWD vice AWD.

for reference, my other major contender is an Odyssey with the VCM. i'm not a minivan hater and i can pick up one used.

Thanks for your input -- this is a great forum.

 

[rc51]

I'm getting 17-19mpg on combined driving w/ a somewhat heavy right foot and FWD. I've also added 22" wheels and the added tread could be hurting as well.

 

[chief_wiggum]

i'm guessing the added mass of 22" wheels is costing you a few mpgs...17-19 is not too bad considering. Thanks for the reply.