Mazda RX-8 vs. Saturn ION Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 202 fuel economy reports for the Mazda RX-8 and 127 fuel economy reports for the Saturn ION.

Mazda RX-8 g/100m

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	g/100m
2010	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	1	22	22	55	74	5.9
2009	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	2	16	29	53	68	5.7
2008	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	3	16	15	67	72	4.8
2007	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	5	14	48	33	79	6.7
2007	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	15	24	10	51	78	4.6
2006	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	9	10	13	67	66	7.6
2006	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	28	65	3	60	5.8
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2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	6	16	18	60	77	7.6
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	7	25	24	44	77	13.3
2004	4dr Coupe 197-horsepower 1.3L R2 4-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	42	12	23	23	70	5.8

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Saturn ION g/100m

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	g/100m
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	1	4	7	89	80	9.3
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	12	26	32	30	62	3.5
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	5	18	23	53	68	3.1
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	10	10	18	63	60	3.3
2007	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	11	52	6	31	104	21.3
2007	4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	4	6	2	88	78	3.6
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	none	2	8	24	67	72	2.9
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2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	0	100	65	3.0
2006	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	5	0	40	55	60	3.5
2006	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	6	42	52	103	12.9
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	5	95	70	2.7
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	15	27	18	40	65	4.8
2006	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	3	11	22	65	65	4.0
2006	4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	lead	none	0	50	50	0	0	4.2
2006	4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	110	18.8
2006	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	4	31	24	42	69	4.2
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	15	20	64	65	3.0
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	14	40	40	68	3.5
2005	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	80	12	0	8	60	4.1
2005	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	10	52	34	65	3.4
2004	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	5	70	25	75	3.2
2004	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	5	10	86	65	3.2
2004	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	7	33	11	49	75	3.8
2004	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	hvy	2	18	46	34	65	3.6
2004	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	6	15	21	59	66	3.1
2004	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	0	60	13	27	58	4.4
2003	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	25	55	5	15	72	3.6
2003	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	17	28	12	44	79	7.3
2003	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	38	19	39	61	3.8

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda RX-8

Mazda RX-8 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	One of the big downsides of the rotary is truly horrendous fuel economy. When the RX-8 first came out in the early 2000s, its mileage ratings of 16/22 city/highway mpg (stick shift) were just barely acceptable, but there days, with many crossovers hitting more than 30 mpg on the highway, those figures are truly atrocious, especially given respectable but certainly not neck-snapping power. Futhermore, it takes premium. If you're using the RX-8 as it commuter, fuel costs will add up quickly. In my predominantly around-town driving, I typically average between 16-17 mpg. My highest recorded average was 20 mpg on a highway trip at speeds around 75 mph. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2007	4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The EPA numbers are way low compared with my real-world experience. The window sticker showed 18/25 and I have never seen less than 23 with my 40/60 city/highway commute. I think Mazda should develop a lean-burn economy cruise mode for this car. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2006	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Lite bit to high consumption when I drive it in normal speed. On full woot its ok. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2005	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Worst fuel economy in its class. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Not that bad for what it is, but it seems to me that Mazda's Sky Active technology could help the city mileage. It just needs more R&D. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	At 16 m.p.g. on premium grade these days it could be cheaper to take a taxi. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	For a small engine displacement and a relatively light vehicle weight, the gas mileage is weak. I usualy get around 19mpg, and that does not realy matter if I am doing all city or all highway driving. I think the real problem is in the sixth gear it isnt much different than fifth gear so it does not provide good fuel economy. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	For a car with a 1.9 liter engine I would have expected better than 16-19 MPG. Get your foot into it and the numbers fall drastically. Otherwise I loved that car. It just got too small with a newborn and a big dog. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	I gets 20MPG no matter what I do. Running around 20. 1/2 highway 20. All the highway all day 25-26. I think that it could do better. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2004	4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	16-18MPG city, 24MPG highway see full Mazda RX-8 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Saturn ION

Saturn ION Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	avg. 27 mpg see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	34 mpg overall see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good economy for a 4 door. see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	So far we have been pleased with the fuel economy. It is not as good as a Civic but far better than our previous Ford Taurus with the V6 Vulcan engine (this car has replaced the Taurus). see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	its the 2.2 how can you go wrong. see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	30+ mpg easily see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	High fuel economy for an american made car see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	30 MPG urban commuting see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Great economy for a car with its amount of power. see full Saturn ION review
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Great fuel mileage while quite peppy for a 4 cyl. see full Saturn ION review

Saturn ION Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Under 20mpg city and under 30mpg highway real world statistics. see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could get better city gas mileage for a 4-cylinder engine. Only get 22 MPG. see full Saturn ION review
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The car is a bit thirsty for the size of the car. I feel it should get better mileage. see full Saturn ION review
2004	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I hear the fuel economy has improved; however, the 2004 is poor. Roughly 21 city 26 hwy. I realize that is decent; however, compaired to other inline 4 small, sedans (that are plastic!) it ranks very low. see full Saturn ION review