Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 MPG

Chart is based on 287 fuel economy reports for the Mazda MX-5 Miata and 229 fuel economy reports for the Audi A6 / S6 / RS6.

Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2017	2dr Convertible 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	25	25	0	50	70	31.1
2016	2dr Convertible 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	hills	lead	none	15	30	15	40	80	34.5
2016	2dr Convertible 129-horsepower 1.5L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	v.lt	none	5	5	20	70	65	40.8
2013	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	hills	med	light	5	5	46	44	60	35.6
2012	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	1	10	39	49	70	28.7
2011	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	40	0	60	70	31.0
2010	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	15	16	19	51	68	28.3
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2010	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	none	2	2	13	85	63	30.7
2009	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	11	20	34	36	70	26.9
2009	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	none	0	8	20	73	73	31.5
2008	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	5	15	34	46	67	27.6
2008	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	none	0	10	10	80	63	27.2
2008	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	17	8	13	63	75	30.7
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	15	28	5	51	80	27.9
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	hills	v.lt	light	0	15	15	70	50	26.0
2007	2dr Convertible 163-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	2	14	37	47	67	30.4
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	1	3	45	51	96	26.9
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	light	7	67	13	13	93	27.7
2006	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	0	30	70	70	27.8
2005	2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	none	13	23	29	35	67	27.5
2005	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	0	0	16	84	76	31.2
2004	2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	4	26	24	45	65	25.9
2004	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	none	0	0	20	80	60	27.0
2004	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	3	10	7	80	110	18.8
2003	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	none	3	10	18	70	83	31.9
2003	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	7	26	25	42	70	28.0
2002	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	8	20	30	43	74	23.6
2002	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	23	13	5	60	68	28.5
2002	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	10	20	50	20	60	21.5
2001	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	hills	lead	light	3	60	13	25	55	27.9
2001	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	14	22	45	20	68	25.5
2001	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	none	0	0	29	71	58	31.2
2000	2dr Convertible 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	0	20	10	70	80	27.0

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Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2018	4dr Sedan supercharged 340hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	5	35	55	65	30.0
2016	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	10	5	85	80	31.4
2014	4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	10	50	40	80	26.7
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	0	100	0	0	0	17.3
2013	4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	lead	none	0	10	25	65	70	22.5
2012	4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	0	0	90	65	32.0
2011	4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	30	45	10	15	70	23.8
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2010	4dr Wagon supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	20	40	30	75	25.0
2010	4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	9	6	20	65	88	24.5
2008	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	15	20	25	40	65	20.0
2007	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	11	40	49	75	20.2
2007	4dr Sedan 435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	30	50	5	15	70	12.1
2007	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	5	20	65	70	20.5
2007	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	3	10	34	55	63	24.9
2006.5	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	none	5	0	0	95	60	41.6
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	16	17	22	44	78	23.9
2006	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	1	2	34	63	82	19.3
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	hvy	30	20	20	30	80	28.6
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	8	14	16	62	77	25.0
2005	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	4	28	67	77	18.3
2005	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	13	23	54	81	21.7
2004	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	25	25	25	25	75	18.1
2004	4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	4	25	17	54	70	20.6
2004	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	0	0	95	68	20.2
2003	4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	hvy	20	20	30	30	80	16.0
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 450hp 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	5	22	72	75	20.4
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	20	30	50	75	22.0
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	7	12	76	70	22.0
2003	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	13	8	15	65	90	21.0
2003	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	16	13	30	40	88	20.4
2002	4dr Wagon 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	15	15	10	60	60	21.3
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	35	14	9	44	75	16.1
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	12	32	13	43	66	19.0
2002	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	20	29	45	62	19.4
2002	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	10	40	10	40	70	24.0
2002	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	30	50	10	65	18.7
2001	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	3	33	58	8	75	21.5
2001	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	4	12	29	55	71	20.7
2001	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	10	30	28	33	65	21.2
2000	4dr Wagon 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	10	30	10	50	65	20.0
2000	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	10	20	10	60	120	20.8
2000	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	45	20	5	30	60	16.5
2000	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	8	23	35	33	72	21.0

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Nothing has improved more with the Mazda MX-5 Miata's latest redesign than its fuel economy. The 2015 managed only 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway in the EPA's tests, disappointing for such a light car powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine. The new car tests much better: 27/34 with a manual transmission and 27/36 with an automatic. The MINI Cooper S Roadster was about equally efficient when equipped with a manual transmission (26/35), a little short with an automatic (25/34). The new MINI Convertible, if it shares the Hardtop's EPA ratings, won't be as efficient with a manual transmission (23/33) but will be as competitive as its predecessor with an automatic (26/33). The Scion FR-S barely out-economizes the old Miata with a manual (22/30) but is just a couple mpg short of the new one with an automatic (25/34). Premium fuel is recommended in all of these cars. The new Miata can use regular unleaded at the cost of some responsiveness. In my real-world driving of the new Miata with an automatic transmission the trip computer reported a suburban average around 30 mpg. On a 60-mph highway the average can reach 40, about 4 mpg better than a Scion FR-S and 5 mpg better than a MINI JCW Clubman, both tested with manual transmissions. Drive at 75 mph with the top down, though, and the reported average will fall to 34 mpg. The largest fuel economy advantage over the Scion FR-S appeared when both were flogged along Ohio's Route 26. The Scion's fuel economy dipped into the high teens, but the Mazda's only into the mid-20s. The most likely reason: the torquier, far less peaky Mazda engine doesn't have to be revved nearly as high to reach its sweet spot. The JCW Clubman, its turbo reducing the need for fuel-guzzling runs to the red line, fell between the two with a "spirited driving" average around 20 mpg. Overall, with the redesign the Miata's fuel economy has gone from worst to first. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

Mazda MX-5 Miata Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
	The first four "why nots" shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone. This one might. I didn't ding the MX-5 Miata's engine for its power output, but I am going to ding it for its fuel input. While EPA ratings of 21 mpg city and 28 mpg are hardly abysmal, the FR-S does better (22/30) and a 315-horsepower Porsche Boxster S does about as well (20/28). With one of Mazda's new SKYACTIV engines, the Miata would go much farther on a gallon of gas. (The 2,900-pound Mazda3 is rated 27/39.) But this engine won't happen until the Miata is again redesigned. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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Mazda MX-5 Miata Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Good enough to drive for fun and not worry about the cost. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2008	2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I average 28mpg city and about 32 highway, and I have an uncontrollable lead foot in this car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	The MX-5 always seemed to be great on gas, no matter how hard you flogged it, top up or top down. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	I average about 8.5 L/100 km, so even though it uses Premium fue, it only costs about $40 to drive as much as 475km. This is with gas at about $1.20 a litre. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	a very cheap car to run see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	To date gas millage has never gone under 30mph and has gone to almost 39mph. And this has not been driving it EASY. Like I said before, it is a FUN FUN FUN Car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Great fuel economy for a sporty car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2005	2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Excellent mileage. I get 36mpg on normal highway cruises and about 28mpg in town. When I go to the race track, I run around 22-24 mpg. If you are really savvy, this car burns about 2 gallons an hour! So cheap to keep on the road. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2003	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD	Never thirstier than 10.5 l/100 km, even during autocross. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2003	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD	30-35 MPG....easy question these days. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

Mazda MX-5 Miata Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2003	2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	For a small (size of a subcompact) 4-cylinder stick shift, it only gets around 28 mpg highway...my 6-cylinder Honda Accord got 30+. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It is @ least 4 mpg better hwy & city see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It's hard to imagine such a powerful luxury car can get such great gas mileage. On a recent trip to Montreal I calculated my fuel economy to be somewhere in the 27mpg range....incredible! see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	better then 28 mpg on highway due to transmission gearing see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Despite the performance of the A6 3.2 it delivers great mpg for such a large car. It excels on the open road. With cruise it is possible to achieve a range of 650+ miles on a tankful. see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	With the FSI and V6, I regularly see 27 mpg in city. And arround 30-32 mpg highway (no A/C on, and cruising at 80 mph). see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	21=22 mpg in cit/commute/highway driving -- pretty good for a large luxury car that weighs 4000+ pounds. see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2004	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Typically 22-24 in-town and 29-31 on the road. Excellent economy for car size and level of comfort. see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review

Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Poor relative to power see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	this is not a car to be used as a city daily driver -- the best mpg you will get in all city driving is 12mpg see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	For a car that requires 91+ octane, it would be nice if it got better gas mileage in city driving (around 16-18 mpg). The mileage on the highway is much better (up to 26 mpg). see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review