Is SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control killing gas mileage?
I have a question for you guys in the know that I haven't seen answered anywhere.
I have noticed that the new Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 that were released with the SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control have shown a large decrease in fuel mileage. Examples: 2016 Mazda 6 Grand Touring: City - 28 mpg Highway - 40 mpg Combined - 33 mpg 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring: City - 27 mpg Highway - 35 mpg Combined - 31 mpg 2016 Mazda 6 Touring: City - 26 mpg Highway - 37 mpg Combined - 31 mpg 2017 Mazda 6 Touring: City - 26 mpg Highway - 35 mpg Combined - 30 mpg 2016 Mazda 3 Sport Sedan (2.0): City - 30 mpg Highway - 41 mpg Combined - 35 mpg 2017 Mazda 3 Sport Sedan (2.0): City - 28 mpg Highway - 37 mpg Combined - 32 mpg So, anyone know what's going on? The cars haven't gained weight, hp, or changed gearing in any way that I can see, but their fantastic fuel mileage has dropped noticeably. BC. |
That's weird. Are these figures all from Mazda or EPA?
Paul |
I think I remember there were big changes in the way they tested mpg...........so the #'s changed to reflect that
more real world #'s likely |
Originally Posted by dannobre
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I think I remember there were big changes in the way they tested mpg...........so the #'s changed to reflect that
more real world #'s likely https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ratings.shtml |
change in testing methodology. different test = different answers
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Thanks guys.
I just couldn't understand why the numbers were so different between 16 and 17. It not like it says it anywhere, at all. BC. |
no, and yes to different testing method.
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