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I'm negotiating with a local dealer on a 2018 2.0 Manual. I would probably be doing about 80% highway mileage. Does anyone have any feedback for real-world gas mileage?
Too bad that they don't push the boundaries of how many MPG's an engine like this could get because Mazda has and right now the new Mazda 6 gets 31 MPG's combined out of a similar displacement engine.I periodically look at fuelly and the Accord Sport's range seems to hover around 25-26 mpg. Not bad for a 2.0 L though other engines do get more mileage if that's what your main priority is.
Actually I prefer the dual clutch (DCT) type trans. Way faster and smoother than the SMG. BMW, MB, Audi, and VW Versions all work great, but they are not making it into main stream cars either. Apparently their inherent low speed jerkiness cannot be solved for a market used to torque converters. I agree with RWD, but that will never happen in main stream cars. The latest versions of FWD work pretty great. I have a new Accord Sport 2.0T 10 speed and a 2015 VW GTI m/t. Both are excellent handing cars. Admittedly, starting traction with big hp can be problematic, but handing is not compromised.Hopefully one day they make the Accord RWD one day and introduce an SMG like transmission. Its was one of the best things BMW did and sort of set a trend throughout the industry. Honda should adopt it.
Car and Driver tested the Infiniti QX50 this month with that engine. Seemed to run well, fairly quick with a combined EPA number of 26 for the awd version. I am trying to understand how all this complex motion happens. Mazda is bragging about their new compression ignition gasoline engine works as well. All this tech aimed at moving the 4 cycle gasoline engine beyond 30% efficient. Read somewhere that electric is only 40% given all the factors; electric generation, manufacturing process’s, etc. Mazda claims their engine can match it.The new variable compression engine technology out of Nissan may solve a lot of these issues if it has the capability to be widely used across all engine sizes. From what I read it not only vastly improves torque but also provides a 30-35% increased to fuel economy. That is a substantial increase and may give some extra life to ICEs.
Yeah I saw that Mazda is claiming its next gen Skyactiv-3 engine will actually run cleaner than an electric car. They are hoping to achieve a 56% thermal efficiency, which would surpass even that of Mercedes AMG's Formula 1 team aha. If they can deliver it'll certainly extend the lifetime of ICE's.Car and Driver tested the Infiniti QX50 this month with that engine. Seemed to run well, fairly quick with a combined EPA number of 26 for the awd version. I am trying to understand how all this complex motion happens. Mazda is bragging about their new compression ignition gasoline engine works as well. All this tech aimed at moving the 4 cycle gasoline engine beyond 30% efficient. Read somewhere that electric is only 40% given all the factors; electric generation, manufacturing process’s, etc. Mazda claims their engine can match it.
Even better for Mazda fans is that fuel prices in the states have remained relatively cheap and could very well stay their even well into mass hybrid car availability.Yeah I saw that Mazda is claiming its next gen Skyactiv-3 engine will actually run cleaner than an electric car. They are hoping to achieve a 56% thermal efficiency, which would surpass even that of Mercedes AMG's Formula 1 team aha. If they can deliver it'll certainly extend the lifetime of ICE's.
My new 2.0, 10 speed is getting at least as good by actual measurement as the electronic display. 33.5 entire tank, 75% freeway. I do miss the larger tank from previous Accords though.I bought the 2.0 W/ 10 spd auto, I do about 70/30 highway to city and run around 75-80 mph on highway. The indicator on the dash is telling me I am getting about 31.5 mpg.