Is Mazda's Fuel Consumption High?
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Mazda's fuel consumption is within normal range and not considered high. However, the actual fuel consumption of a vehicle depends on road conditions, constant speed, tire pressure, load, oil viscosity, and individual driving habits. Below is relevant information: Models: Mazda vehicles produced after 2012, such as the CX-5, Axela, and Atenza, are equipped with high-compression ratio Skyactiv engines and full-speed range locking transmissions, with the main feature being low fuel consumption. For example, the CX-5, an SUV weighing 1.6 tons, has a nominal fuel consumption of only 6.6 liters, and actual driving consumption is around 7-8 liters, which is very economical. Engine: Before the Skyactiv technology, most Mazda vehicles used MZR series engines, which are high-revving and also fuel-efficient, with excellent reliability. Even after driving over 100,000 kilometers, apart from regular maintenance, they rarely encounter any issues.
I've been driving a Mazda3 for almost three years now, and honestly, the fuel consumption isn't high at all. With a 2.0L displacement, city commuting averages just over 8L/100km, and it can go down to 5.9L/100km on the highway. The Skyactiv technology is pretty impressive—achieving a 13:1 compression ratio while still running on 92-octane gasoline. Last week, I specifically recorded it: during morning rush hour with half an hour of traffic congestion, it was 9.1L/100km, but on a weekend trip to the suburbs, it dropped straight to 6.8L/100km. Sure, it’s more fuel-consuming compared to hybrids, but among traditional fuel cars, it’s definitely economical. My colleague’s Civic 1.5T actually measured 0.5L/100km higher than mine, mainly because Mazda’s transmission tuning is smarter—it actively recovers energy during deceleration to charge the battery.
