Mazda MX-5 Miata Gas Mileage Reports

51 messages, Last post on Jul 29, 2009 at 7:30 AM

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#50 of 51 Real 2008 MX-5 Gas Mileage by spencer08 Jul 27, 2009 (5:03 pm)
My new 2008 Miata MX-5 Sport PHdT (5-speed manual) averaged 31.9 mpg first 1775 miles in/around town. Next 5905 miles on a long vacation, overall gas mileage was 35.6 mpg, with highs of over 41 on two consecutive tankfuls in the mountains of Colorado, and lows of 32.5 over two consecutive tanks at 70/75 mph heading home through the desert. (All mileages carefully measured/calculated by a certified math nerd.) I think it would take evil intent and/or devious planning to get less than 30 mph with this car. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 29, 2009 7:30 am)
#51 of 51 Re: Real 2008 MX-5 Gas Mileage [spencer08] by ateixeira Jul 29, 2009 (7:30 am)
Replying to: spencer08 (Jul 27, 2009 5:03 pm) Not really, I have an all-city commute, and rarely get out on highways. My mileage is more like 27-28mpg. A lot depends on where you drive, DC traffic stinks.