At 80 mph with A.C., yeah probably ~35 mpg I guess.
At 80 mph with A.C., yeah probably ~35 mpg I guess.
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View my fuel log 2020 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.4 mpg (US) ... 18.0 km/L ... 5.5 L/100 km ... 50.9 mpg (Imp)
Top_Fuel (07-27-2023)
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View my fuel log 2023 Mirage G4 SE 1.2 automatic: 43.2 mpg (US) ... 18.4 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 51.8 mpg (Imp)
FWD Outlander Sport had a 5-speed manual, but it also had a 2.0 L, 4-cylinder engine.
My 2000 Honda CR-V AWD 5-speed manual had a 2.0 L, 4-cylinder engine, too. They hum at somewhat higher RPMs, too.
I never drop below 40 mpg with my Mirage manual, but I seldom go 80 mph. Interstate roads in Wisconsin max out at 70 mph. Mirage does quite well (even with the A/C on) up to 75 mph. It's when you hit 80 mph the "economy" light on the dash disappears, and you know your little Mirage is really working!
If I did a lot of 80+ mph driving, I wouldn't own a Mirage. Even though I say that, I'm not inspired by anything else on the market today.
When I hang up my manual driving days, I might own my first Mazda. They aren't using CVTs, & I find that quite appealing! Plus, they go "Zoom Zoom"!
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
I've done multiple roadtrips from Atlanta to Tampa Bay (8 hrs) and Atlanta to Charleston, SC (5.5 hrs) the Mirage is totally fine. I avg about 75 mph, AC on medium strength, and a podcast blaring. Zero issues. I also net about 38 mpg. My only advice is to invest in a high quality seat cushion, a bead wrap for the driver's seat, and an air bladder/cushion to support your lower back. I also get out and stretch every 3 or so hours too.
Just did a 600+ mile tour through Wisconsin,
Loaded down with firewood camping gear etc and going 65 or so basically the entire time my gauge said 42.x when I parked. (Which is on par for my previous trips)
On the way back we had shed a few hundred pounds of weight but went roughly 80mph the entire way back and the economy was pretty grim. Mid 30s I don't remember exact.
Speed really eats into the mpg, it's a choice between $ and time
inuvik (08-14-2023)
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View my fuel log 2020 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.4 mpg (US) ... 18.0 km/L ... 5.5 L/100 km ... 50.9 mpg (Imp)