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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda CX-7 MPG

Chart is based on 1 fuel economy reports for the Ford Transit Connect and 98 fuel economy reports for the Mazda CX-7.

Ford Transit Connect MPG

Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit Connect 2013 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent
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
2013 4dr Minivan 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 5 60 35 65 24.8  

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Mazda CX-7 MPG

Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2011 15.5 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2011 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2010 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2010 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2009 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2009 17.3 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2008 19.8 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2008 16.6 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2007 20.5 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2007 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent
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
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 10 43 33 13 110 15.5  
2011 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 0 15 35 50 75 23.5  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light light 0 3 48 50 83 19.3  
2010 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 3 5 48 45 78 27.1  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 7 43 45 65 22.8  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 5 50 8 38 110 17.3  
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 8 15 46 31 82 19.8  
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2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 22 21 36 21 85 16.6  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 12 24 23 42 68 20.5  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 13 17 27 43 67 18.5  

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda CX-7 MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 With less size and weight and a smaller engine, the Ford Transit Connect does get better fuel economy than a conventional minivan...but its advantage isn't large. The Ford's EPA ratings--20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway--best the Toyota Sienna's by two in the city and three on the highway. But the Honda Odyssey is rated 19/28. On the other hand, the much smaller, much lighter Mazda5 only managed 21/28. What's going on? Well, the Ford is very tall, so even though it's narrower it's pushing nearly as much frontal area through the air. This especially matters on the highway. Also, the Transit Connect is not much lighter, 3,979 lbs. to the Sienna's 4,310. Two tons is a lot of weight for a 2.5-liter four-cylinder to motivate. In the real-world, a light foot in the suburbs could nudge the trip computer average to 27 (even 30 on one trip). The Odyssey's trip computer reported numbers about five below these, while the Sienna struggled to crack 20. Push the Transit Connect a bit harder, and the trip computer average dropped to about 23, still good for a vehicle its size. But was the trip computer accurate? The gas gauge needle fell much faster than these numbers suggested it should have. On a 70-mph highway, even the trip computer numbers were short of the EPA rating, about 25. The big minivans can do this well. Blame the Ford's frontal area. The Transit Connect's fuel economy advantage is chiefly in urban and suburban driving. see full Ford Transit Connect review
 

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Mazda CX-7 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Traded in an F-150. CX-7 is not great but much better than a pick-up. Avg 22-28 mpg. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 reasonable see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 bad fuel economy, I guess thats why 2006-2008 models do have a trip computer but the trip computer was not able. 2009 to present all have same trip computer that provides MPG,distance to empty and somewhat of an improved gas mileage. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Plenty of performance when needed yet 23 mpg on highway see full Mazda CX-7 review
Mazda CX-7 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Again adequate but could be better. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Low compared to other crossovers, due to turbo. HOwever, actual results have been higher than expected - 22/highway. (owner 8 months) see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Gas milage could be better. 19/22. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 With european fuel prices you can drain your wallet refuelling this car. However when you compare with other having 260 HP it is still not so bad see full Mazda CX-7 review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 My Toyota Rav4 fuel economy was much better. Sometimes I have regrets getting 16MPG see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The consumption is a bit to high but if you want power you must make some compromises. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Fuel economy not as good as many competitors in this class, combined with premium fuel requirements. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 It is smaller yet gets the same gas mileage as the much larger and heavier Q7. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Averaged 15 MPG in the city. I would have expected closer to 20 MPG out of this vehicle. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Premium fuel, gas mileage not as good for a smaller engine. see full Mazda CX-7 review