Real World MPG

[RHAGEL]

I am looking at getting a Mazda 3or 6 or a VW GLI. Because of gas prices this will be a big determining factor in my decision.

What kind of mileage is everyone getting for a 5 speed 6s?

[David291]

You should reconsider whether it should be such a large determining factor. Have you done the math? Each mpg difference (for cars in the 25 mpg range) costs you about $50 per year. The cars you're considering don't vary in mpg that much.

[RHAGEL]

The GLI and 3 doesnt vary by much, but the 6 does. I am also looking to see what people get in the "real world" not what the EPA shows. Engine speed and vehicle speed have a lot to do with gas mileage. I don't necessarily shift at 3k rpm's or drive 65 on the freeway like the Mazda suggests. That being said, the GLI also has a 6 speed where the others have 5, as well as the gearing ratios are all different.

[Da 6]

depends on year, new or used, if used how it was maintained, what transmittion you have, if you fill up with 93 in a 87 only, and individual driving habits. EPA is 1 person with nothing in car and not in traffic. There's a link in the bottom of this thread to the original MPG thread. Please continue this topic in thread below :)

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123614129

[USeeMyExhaust]

any numbers of everyday driving of the MS6?
I know that mazda says 19-26 mpg but how realistic is this?

[Da 6]

any numbers of everyday driving of the MS6?
I know that mazda says 19-26 mpg but how realistic is this?

depends on year, new or used, if used how it was maintained, what transmittion you have, if you fill up with 93 in a 87 only, and individual driving habits. EPA is 1 person with nothing in car and not in traffic. There's a link in the bottom of this thread to the original MPG thread. Please continue this topic in thread below :)

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123614129