Kizashi gaz Mileage(only AWD please) with a Full gaz tank

hitorx · Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:08 pm

Hello, I was wondering mileage people are doing with a full gaz tank. For my
AWD fuel saver car(joke), it is very hard to reach 312.5 miles(500 kilometers) even if I drive drive gently. Between 265 and 300 miles for me for a gaz tank like that, it is a big disappointment (and this car have no acceleration). Can
anyone can tell me if Accord, Camry, Altima, Malibu, Sonata and other cars are disappointing as much as the Kizashi AWD. My mileage is about half highway(57-65MPH cruising speed) and city(accelerating slowly).

Thank you

kizashigal · Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:35 am

I get on average about 400 miles a tank using regular gas (85 octane at altitude) I could go about 450 to empty, but I fillup pretty soon after the light comes on. I drive about 70% highway averaging about 70 mph.

Blackbelt · Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:43 pm

I also get around 400 miles per tank.

Juan · Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:24 pm

same here - 400 miles per tank at which point I fill up and put in 15 gallons.

NiteRider · Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:25 pm

I've tried many times to drive gently and reach 400 miles but I can never get it there. You guys must have no hills around you.

kizashigal · Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:11 pm

I live in Colorado, so we call them mountains

Juan · Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:59 am

Im in CT, the last 3 miles to my house is all hill - uphill that is, also 3 long hills going to work on the highway...

Northernstar · Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:30 pm

never filled up the whole tank.....usually put in around 30L each time

ipaqxman · Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:12 am

Hitorx... Jus want to let u know ur not the only one...
Im often gettin below 20s... My full tank usually lasts around 275. Sounds like I drive similar way as u. Suburban traffic lights, not traffic jams, but even normal stop and go drop my mpg a lot. This is mixed with some highway driving. Occasionally on roadtrips my display was at 32mpg and the tank barely dropped a notch after traveling more than 100 miles, cruisimg at 65 to 70, so seems highway is ok, but once i get into local... Its goes right back down. Its frustrating but ur not the only one.

I either have a lemon, or these ppl gettin 400 miles per tank are driving signifant more highway on their daily commute. I live at work so I only use the car for short distance grocery shopping, not exactly good for the car either.

Blackbelt · Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:49 pm

NiteRider wrote:I've tried many times to drive gently and reach 400 miles but I can never get it there. You guys must have no hills around you.

I live north of Pittsburgh. Plenty of hills here, including my driveway. One key to maximizing mileage with hills is to NOT try to maintain full speed all the way up the hill. Eases off the gas slightly, let the speed drop some. Example: If you are driving 50 iun a 45 zone(normal for most people) and encounter a hill, let your speed drop down to 40 by the time you crest that hill. Trust me, it can make a pretty big difference in your overall economy.
If i try, i can get my mileage into the mid 30's on my morning commute, which is about 70% highway. However, to do that i have to stay in the right lane and drive at or near the posted speed limit(65 dropping to 55), and drop MPH on the hills.