What fuel economy are you getting??
#521
i havent seen any noticeable difference here in our area. we're at 40F in the early mornings and 55F high for the day. so far, my miles continue to be 19-20mpg, 50-65% city, 35-50% highway. granted, my rdx only has ~1k mileage so far.
#522
2007 RDX with CP-E CAI, Hondata, 20 inch MMR HR2, 245/45/20 Yoko Parada Spec-x, 33,xxx miles. All upkeep on time at dealership.
Inflate tires 4 PSI more in front and 2 PSI more in back.
Getting 20+mpg (no more than 22) on 70% urban, 10% city, 20% highway miles. Strictly highway miles, range from 20-23mpg.
*Gentle driving helps!!
Inflate tires 4 PSI more in front and 2 PSI more in back.
Getting 20+mpg (no more than 22) on 70% urban, 10% city, 20% highway miles. Strictly highway miles, range from 20-23mpg.
*Gentle driving helps!!
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#524
new or old? if new, expect better mileage as miles go by... if old, maybe you're gunning it? hwy is hilly? still 19mpg not too far off the norm if old imho... am getting 22 mpg hwy if i dont gun it... getting 19-20 in suburban drives and 14-16 new york style city traffic
#526
guys, just a question - have you compared your mileage via what the computer tells you vs manually computing how many gallons you fill up relative to your miles travelled? the computer tells me my rdx consumes 21mpg but i computed manually 22mpg... 5% difference - normal tolerance, i presume?
#527
[QUOTE=elcheapo;11994559]guys, just a question - have you compared your mileage via what the computer tells you vs manually computing how many gallons you fill up relative to your miles travelled? the computer tells me my rdx consumes 21mpg but i computed manually 22mpg... 5% difference - normal tolerance, i presume?[/QUOTE
'Normal tolerance', depends? Can't say my computer has ever been 'on the money' when I compute fill-up/miles traveled.
My computer usually about 1mpg higher than my actual.
'Normal tolerance', depends? Can't say my computer has ever been 'on the money' when I compute fill-up/miles traveled.
My computer usually about 1mpg higher than my actual.
#528
Thanks. at least i know others' have never been "on the money" either... personally, would prefer it to be on the money, of course, but 5% +/- for me is ok... good to hear. thanks for the data point...
#530
22-23mpg during summers at 80-90% highway driving. 21 during winters same 80-90% hwy/city mix during that time frame. im not surprised with the fuel economy truth be told (relative to other cuv/suv) - in fact it beat my expectations.
#532
i average all city driving at 12-13 mpg avg speed 30mph with 15 min daily commutes. This is very low to my expectations of the stated 17 mpg city. i understand this is a sports compact suv and all but am very disappointed by what the actual mpg is vs the large difference in estimated mpg.
#534
Burning Brakes
I think, you are probably 70% hwy and 30% city driving, to get the rather decent 11.3L/100km.
This SUV is not designed to be a fuel miser. If you do anything more than 50% city driving, you are bound to see like 12-15 L per 100 km.
Try driving mainly in the congested toronto streets, with no hwy driving, and you will be shocked to see your mileage shoot up to 13-15L per 100km.
From my 4 year experience driving this SUV, whenever I get ~ 11L per 100 km, it always include a significant portion of hwy driving.
#535
Mine is 13.2L/100KM (50%highway)
I think, you are probably 70% hwy and 30% city driving, to get the rather decent 11.3L/100km.
This SUV is not designed to be a fuel miser. If you do anything more than 50% city driving, you are bound to see like 12-15 L per 100 km.
Try driving mainly in the congested toronto streets, with no hwy driving, and you will be shocked to see your mileage shoot up to 13-15L per 100km.
From my 4 year experience driving this SUV, whenever I get ~ 11L per 100 km, it always include a significant portion of hwy driving.
This SUV is not designed to be a fuel miser. If you do anything more than 50% city driving, you are bound to see like 12-15 L per 100 km.
Try driving mainly in the congested toronto streets, with no hwy driving, and you will be shocked to see your mileage shoot up to 13-15L per 100km.
From my 4 year experience driving this SUV, whenever I get ~ 11L per 100 km, it always include a significant portion of hwy driving.
#536
i average all city driving at 12-13 mpg avg speed 30mph with 15 min daily commutes. This is very low to my expectations of the stated 17 mpg city. i understand this is a sports compact suv and all but am very disappointed by what the actual mpg is vs the large difference in estimated mpg.
#537
Three Wheelin'
I think, you are probably 70% hwy and 30% city driving, to get the rather decent 11.3L/100km.
This SUV is not designed to be a fuel miser. If you do anything more than 50% city driving, you are bound to see like 12-15 L per 100 km.
Try driving mainly in the congested toronto streets, with no hwy driving, and you will be shocked to see your mileage shoot up to 13-15L per 100km.
From my 4 year experience driving this SUV, whenever I get ~ 11L per 100 km, it always include a significant portion of hwy driving.
This SUV is not designed to be a fuel miser. If you do anything more than 50% city driving, you are bound to see like 12-15 L per 100 km.
Try driving mainly in the congested toronto streets, with no hwy driving, and you will be shocked to see your mileage shoot up to 13-15L per 100km.
From my 4 year experience driving this SUV, whenever I get ~ 11L per 100 km, it always include a significant portion of hwy driving.
the secret is moderate acceleration to 40mph which is the most common city speed here and as soon as you hit 40mph take foot off gas engage cruise control. when you hitting uphills decelerate cruise control to avoid unnecessary acceleration. also when you are NOT using the cruise control if you just momentary take your foot off the gas and apply gas gently again i notice a dramatic fall in fuel consumption. Tire pressure is set to 42 PSI hot, how i set is i take it for a spirited ride and immediately correct pressure to 42. oh and i turn off engine at traffic jams and use 0% ethanol gas. i will post again after couple more hundred km.
Last edited by pickler; 05-20-2011 at 10:10 PM.
#538
FWW, my 2007 built in June 2006 now has 80,000 miles on it and I carefully average 22 - 23 in the city and 26- 27 on the highway. Using the turbo only when needed. On a full tank 100% highway non stop I have done 450 miles between fill ups holding 75 mph steady. I fill the tank to the top on the highway. A trouble free and delightful RDX!
#539
Three Wheelin'
FWW, my 2007 built in June 2006 now has 80,000 miles on it and I carefully average 22 - 23 in the city and 26- 27 on the highway. Using the turbo only when needed. On a full tank 100% highway non stop I have done 450 miles between fill ups holding 75 mph steady. I fill the tank to the top on the highway. A trouble free and delightful RDX!
#540
Lizard King
I am still around 17-18 with probably 80% city/20% HWY and accelerating with a goal to enjoy... 280 miles till the fuel light dings is very very common.
On my previous tank, I intentionally babied it with the goal to see how much higher I could possibly get the gas mileage... Tried everything I could to not engage the turbo... probably drove the hwy a bit more too... With all that babying and coasting, I got 320 miles before the light went on... about 19.5 mpg.
I would rather floor it!
On my previous tank, I intentionally babied it with the goal to see how much higher I could possibly get the gas mileage... Tried everything I could to not engage the turbo... probably drove the hwy a bit more too... With all that babying and coasting, I got 320 miles before the light went on... about 19.5 mpg.
I would rather floor it!
#541
Three Wheelin'
I am still around 17-18 with probably 80% city/20% HWY and accelerating with a goal to enjoy... 280 miles till the fuel light dings is very very common.
On my previous tank, I intentionally babied it with the goal to see how much higher I could possibly get the gas mileage... Tried everything I could to not engage the turbo... probably drove the hwy a bit more too... With all that babying and coasting, I got 320 miles before the light went on... about 19.5 mpg.
I would rather floor it!
On my previous tank, I intentionally babied it with the goal to see how much higher I could possibly get the gas mileage... Tried everything I could to not engage the turbo... probably drove the hwy a bit more too... With all that babying and coasting, I got 320 miles before the light went on... about 19.5 mpg.
I would rather floor it!
btw i forgot to attach pic, 25.6 mpg:
Last edited by pickler; 05-23-2011 at 01:47 PM.
#543
Ive put 190 miles on it since I bought it and used a little more than half of the tank. Im at around 20 mpg, give or take a little. So far its been 70% city, 30% highway if I had to guess.
It should improve once its broken in, and my drive to work will be 50 mph with few traffic lights so it shouldnt be too much of a guzzler.
It should improve once its broken in, and my drive to work will be 50 mph with few traffic lights so it shouldnt be too much of a guzzler.
#544
trip from MA to NJ, mostly highway, crusie on 70, plenty of turbo along the way. (tried to post images but got red x) 211 miles, 27.9 MPG.
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Trip B reading since last oil change. Anticipate being at 5% just over 7k
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Trip B reading since last oil change. Anticipate being at 5% just over 7k
http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/g...-38-36_110.jpg
#546
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got my 08 tech 2 weeks ago. on the first tank, the first 150 miles i put on it was at 12.3 mpg since i was excited about my purchase and wanted to play with the turbo every other second. the avg mpg was at 21.7 when i filled up cuz after those 150 miles of hard driving, i finished the tank by driving only using sport mode paddle shifters, upshifting whenever i could. the turbo meter needle barely rose past 1/3 the few times it did move. saved a crap ton of gas haha. gonna continue playing around with different driving styles to see what happens to my mpg
#547
Went from BWI airport to rehoboth beach, DE and back. 197 miles, half the road is two-way traffic where I overtook some slower cars a few times, some traffic jams but none lasting more than 5 minutes, usually went 10 over the limit whenever I wasn't stuck behind traffic.
I got 25.1 mpg, also was able to buy 93 octane at $3.75/gal.
My car has 19k miles and I run my tires at 36-38 psi.
I got 25.1 mpg, also was able to buy 93 octane at $3.75/gal.
My car has 19k miles and I run my tires at 36-38 psi.
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#548
2007 RDX with CP-E CAI, Hondata, 20 inch MMR HR2, 245/45/20 Yoko Parada Spec-x, 33,xxx miles. All upkeep on time at dealership.
Inflate tires 4 PSI more in front and 2 PSI more in back.
Getting 20+mpg (no more than 22) on 70% urban, 10% city, 20% highway miles. Strictly highway miles, range from 20-23mpg.
*Gentle driving helps!!
Inflate tires 4 PSI more in front and 2 PSI more in back.
Getting 20+mpg (no more than 22) on 70% urban, 10% city, 20% highway miles. Strictly highway miles, range from 20-23mpg.
*Gentle driving helps!!
i average all city driving at 12-13 mpg avg speed 30mph with 15 min daily commutes. This is very low to my expectations of the stated 17 mpg city. i understand this is a sports compact suv and all but am very disappointed by what the actual mpg is vs the large difference in estimated mpg.
18-19mpg city, 20-22mpg hwy, Avg. lifetime 17.65mpg (early abuse)
#549
Burning Brakes
Why are people still beating this thread to death? Are you not convinced that the RDX is not the most frugal or thrifty in gas consumption? Most other cars have the latest in fuel delivery systems, like direct gasoline injection, more efficient turbos etc... but the RDX turbo engine is still a good reliable smooth revving high performance engine driving the heavy RDX body.
It is like looking at an "ugly" person and say " Boy, you are ugly, why is it like that???"... Well he/she is ugly, you knew it, then deal with it or walk away from it altogether... rather than trying to get opinions as to whether people also think he/she is ugly, or agree with you that he/she is ugly, and can we make he/she look less ugly...
It is like looking at an "ugly" person and say " Boy, you are ugly, why is it like that???"... Well he/she is ugly, you knew it, then deal with it or walk away from it altogether... rather than trying to get opinions as to whether people also think he/she is ugly, or agree with you that he/she is ugly, and can we make he/she look less ugly...
#550
Good analogy^. The issue for me is that Acura touted the 4cyl turbo as having the horsepower of a V-6 with the fuel economy of a 4cyl. In fact the RDX mileage numbers are on par (or worse than) a 3ltr V6 BMW X3.
#551
Safety Car
i average all city driving at 12-13 mpg avg speed 30mph with 15 min daily commutes. This is very low to my expectations of the stated 17 mpg city. i understand this is a sports compact suv and all but am very disappointed by what the actual mpg is vs the large difference in estimated mpg.
#553
^Holy Gas Hog Batman!! Are you sure the neighbor kid didn't shove a potato in your exhaust?? That is awful.
If it's not mechanical that is some serious lead footing.
If it's not mechanical that is some serious lead footing.
#555
Why are people still beating this thread to death? Are you not convinced that the RDX is not the most frugal or thrifty in gas consumption? Most other cars have the latest in fuel delivery systems, like direct gasoline injection, more efficient turbos etc... but the RDX turbo engine is still a good reliable smooth revving high performance engine driving the heavy RDX body.
It is like looking at an "ugly" person and say " Boy, you are ugly, why is it like that???"... Well he/she is ugly, you knew it, then deal with it or walk away from it altogether... rather than trying to get opinions as to whether people also think he/she is ugly, or agree with you that he/she is ugly, and can we make he/she look less ugly...
It is like looking at an "ugly" person and say " Boy, you are ugly, why is it like that???"... Well he/she is ugly, you knew it, then deal with it or walk away from it altogether... rather than trying to get opinions as to whether people also think he/she is ugly, or agree with you that he/she is ugly, and can we make he/she look less ugly...
What's even more surprising is that people are still getting all defensive about the RDX when someone posts horrible gas mileage. "You're driving it wrong"
There's aerodynamics/drag involved, but I seriously doubt that is the sole reason that the FE is that bad on the RDX.
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#556
Burning Brakes
Should we all just stop discussing anything then? Might as well close the entire internet if everything has already been discussed and there's no point talking anymore right??
What's even more surprising is that people are still getting all defensive about the RDX when someone posts horrible gas mileage. "You're driving it wrong"
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What's even more surprising is that people are still getting all defensive about the RDX when someone posts horrible gas mileage. "You're driving it wrong"
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So simply change the RDX over to a more current vehicle with the more efficient engine design and your dissatisfaction will go away.......
#558
on the one hand people are bitching about it, on the other, those same people should have already known about it. dead issue. Live issue is how come nothing has been done about it. Acura doesnt care, obviously. Like many have said over the years this thread has been posted, either you bought the wrong car, or sell it and get something else. that is the solution given the options (or lack thereof). Hopefully, a "new" RDX solves all of this.
#559
10th Gear
another mileage complaint!
have a 2011 front drive, 5700 miles on the odo. Most of my driving is about half city, half highway. I am averaging 21-22mpg. Not bad for a thirsty turbo 4cyl in a heavy car..BUT- I have front wheel drive, always run 93 octane, and use various tricks to increase mileage- IE- when going up hills on a highway- I wont give it too much juice, and use the downhill to regain momentum. I put it in neutral A LOT- when coasting to a red light, or down a hill, and when stopped at a light. When its safe to do so, I drive as if the car has no brakes- making use of its momentum as much as possible. Other than the occasional throttle blast to merge onto the highway, I take it easy with the throttle and am mindful of my MPG (always have the meter on display!). I am honestly thinking it may be something that warrants attention from the dealer.. I think I should be getting at least 25 with the way I drive. Or am I beating a dead horse here, and just be happy with the 21mpg?
#560
Three Wheelin'
have a 2011 front drive, 5700 miles on the odo. Most of my driving is about half city, half highway. I am averaging 21-22mpg. Not bad for a thirsty turbo 4cyl in a heavy car..BUT- I have front wheel drive, always run 93 octane, and use various tricks to increase mileage- IE- when going up hills on a highway- I wont give it too much juice, and use the downhill to regain momentum. I put it in neutral A LOT- when coasting to a red light, or down a hill, and when stopped at a light. When its safe to do so, I drive as if the car has no brakes- making use of its momentum as much as possible. Other than the occasional throttle blast to merge onto the highway, I take it easy with the throttle and am mindful of my MPG (always have the meter on display!). I am honestly thinking it may be something that warrants attention from the dealer.. I think I should be getting at least 25 with the way I drive. Or am I beating a dead horse here, and just be happy with the 21mpg?
hypermiling:
- avoid idling, turn engine off at long stops and lights
- pulse and glide. research this.
- avoid spooling turbo
- if travelling for over 300 meters with no stops or redlights accelerate moderatly and get to speed
- if travelling for less than 300 meters with stops/lights accelerate slowly
- anticipate redlights and stops, take foot off gas
- adjust tire psi to 35psi
- use 5w-20 synthetic oil
- avoid cruise control specially during uphill driving (pulse and glide better)
- drive at posted speed limits, they are usually the most efficient
- Drafting (risky) drive behind trucks and trailers. this reduce aerodynamic drag, wind noise and improves MPG
- watch for lights about to turn yellow/red, anticipate stop and let go of throttle
follow theses at your own risks.
Last edited by pickler; 09-28-2011 at 08:17 PM.
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