RX8 Milage Update – Summer update
We are midway through the summer and the RX8 mileage continues to be about the same. The last tank covered 247 miles using about 13.9 gallons of premium gas.
Driving was a mix of city and highway driving with most of the driving done on the surface streets near my home and work. I am now using the entire RPM range of the RX8, redlining the rotary every trip. The new motor feels much more powerful. However, I still experience dips in power at 4k and 7k. It would be nice if this could be smoothed out.
Fuel Economy Results
- Total miles driven: 247.3
- Total gallons used: 13.897
- Fuel Mileage:17.8 MPG
- Fuel Cost: 53.14
- Cost per mile: 21 cents per mile
- Cost per gallon $3.82 (93 Octane)
