I have a 2021 turbo hatch and have never gotten 35 mpg. I think the best I've done is just under 34 on a road trip with near perfect conditions, but I can't resist getting on boost now and then.😊
I just filled up my tank and drove 60 miles on the hwy. I was driving between 70 to 80 miles per hour. I averaged 35.1 mpg. I have a 2023 Premium Plus Turbo AWD. With that being said, I usually average only 22-24 mpg mixed driving. Fyi, I was using 93 Octane Super Unleaded.
I finally took mine through some beautiful winding roads where I used to live. My only thought is the awd turbo'd one. I have the perfered and that just seems like a hell of a good drive.
I was really wondering about the mpg. One of the few differences between the hatch and sedan is back seats grill color and final gear. I'm loving mine but already want the awd turbo premium sedan. Every review is the hatch and everyone's complaint was back seat and ok fuel economy. But it literally that much better on the highway too. Mazda should shift focus.
I was torn between the naturally aspirated and the turbo, but I ended up going with a '23 naturally aspirated AWD Premium sedan, which comes with all of the goodies like Bose audio and Head Up Display. With a 12.7 gal tank, I think it's a good compromise between power and fuel economy, and I'm able to easily surpass the EPA estimate of 35 mpg highway, sometimes hitting 40 mpg under ideal highway conditions.
This might be a crazy question, but pre-owned Mazda 3 Turbo sedan or Kona N for a daily? The Kona N has become a real pre-owned bargain lately. The EN has held it's value way better it seems.
Both cars are pretty small, but the interior, overall quality and predicted reliability will favor the Mazda for sure. I'd test drive both if I were you, but even though the Mazda 3 turbo has a firm ride, I've heard the Hyundai N cars are borderline too stiff for comfortable daily driving.
@jbm0866 I've heard the stiff ride more about the Kona N, not as much on the EN, but I am captivated by the DCT and performance equipment offered for the $$$. The Mazda 2.5T has had it's reliability issues, blown head gaskets, etc. I definitely like the Mazda 3 interior more, but all the N tech stuff is cool too.
Charlie, You started the video with a reference to the anomalously impractical Mazda 3 hatch. How did Mazda start with a highly practical Protege 5 and end up with the 'style-forward' Mazda 3 hatch we have today? 🤔 Were you using Regular or Premium for this turbocharged test drive?
Most highways are between 55-70mph which would put us at 63mph average. So him doing 70mph he is actually doing more than average. If one was to do 65mph, they would most likely get better than daily motor does.
@@Hardcoreweather1 it’s hard to say what the percentage of people watching this video actually drive at on the highway, but most definitely considering the entire US and many miles of highway the average speed is much closer to 70-75. Many of us just drive on highways like I-4 where no one drives below 80.
I have a 2021 turbo hatch and have never gotten 35 mpg. I think the best I've done is just under 34 on a road trip with near perfect conditions, but I can't resist getting on boost now and then.😊
I just filled up my tank and drove 60 miles on the hwy. I was driving between 70 to 80 miles per hour. I averaged 35.1 mpg. I have a 2023 Premium Plus Turbo AWD. With that being said, I usually average only 22-24 mpg mixed driving. Fyi, I was using 93 Octane Super Unleaded.
Yes about dang time 😁 thank ya!
I finally took mine through some beautiful winding roads where I used to live. My only thought is the awd turbo'd one. I have the perfered and that just seems like a hell of a good drive.
I was really wondering about the mpg. One of the few differences between the hatch and sedan is back seats grill color and final gear. I'm loving mine but already want the awd turbo premium sedan. Every review is the hatch and everyone's complaint was back seat and ok fuel economy. But it literally that much better on the highway too. Mazda should shift focus.
I was torn between the naturally aspirated and the turbo, but I ended up going with a '23 naturally aspirated AWD Premium sedan, which comes with all of the goodies like Bose audio and Head Up Display. With a 12.7 gal tank, I think it's a good compromise between power and fuel economy, and I'm able to easily surpass the EPA estimate of 35 mpg highway, sometimes hitting 40 mpg under ideal highway conditions.
Nice to SeeDan in this one
At first I was like, who's Dan, and then I realized what you did there. 😂
Would it be possible to do a MPG test on a non-turbo CX-5? Much appreciated!
This might be a crazy question, but pre-owned Mazda 3 Turbo sedan or Kona N for a daily? The Kona N has become a real pre-owned bargain lately. The EN has held it's value way better it seems.
Both cars are pretty small, but the interior, overall quality and predicted reliability will favor the Mazda for sure. I'd test drive both if I were you, but even though the Mazda 3 turbo has a firm ride, I've heard the Hyundai N cars are borderline too stiff for comfortable daily driving.
@jbm0866
I've heard the stiff ride more about the Kona N, not as much on the EN, but I am captivated by the DCT and performance equipment offered for the $$$. The Mazda 2.5T has had it's reliability issues, blown head gaskets, etc. I definitely like the Mazda 3 interior more, but all the N tech stuff is cool too.
Kona N much more aggressive. The Mazda is soft and comfortable
@ballathug8404
In other words, the Kona N is the Mazda Speed 3 that Mazda refuses to build any more.
@@wbwayne8887The Kona N is as harch as driving a bicycle and the interior is garbage.
Charlie, You started the video with a reference to the anomalously impractical Mazda 3 hatch. How did Mazda start with a highly practical Protege 5 and end up with the 'style-forward' Mazda 3 hatch we have today? 🤔 Were you using Regular or Premium for this turbocharged test drive?
Mine only seems to have a 10 gallon fuel tank. WTF - I fill up and it tells me 260 miles till empty and in city driving that's pretty accurate.
Aye keep making new videos
Was this test done in San Diego, CA?
North of, yes!
Mazda get 3 mpg? That's pretty poor. 😂
Mazda turbos in stop & go and especially when in boost, horrendous gas mileage
why not 80mph
I think a 70 mph average is a bit more representative of how fast people drive on the highway
Most highways are between 55-70mph which would put us at 63mph average. So him doing 70mph he is actually doing more than average. If one was to do 65mph, they would most likely get better than daily motor does.
@@PP-uk9sq I disagree most people do 80mph or higher in my state. No one does the speed limit of 70mph .
@@Hardcoreweather1 it’s hard to say what the percentage of people watching this video actually drive at on the highway, but most definitely considering the entire US and many miles of highway the average speed is much closer to 70-75. Many of us just drive on highways like I-4 where no one drives below 80.
CA max speed on the highway is 65 MPH in the city area.