Skyactiv-X ‘diesel’ petrol, now in a higher model
Mazda’s engine philosophy has already received its fair share of praise. Not only does the brand stick to ‘sufficiently large’ stroke volumes, with the Skyactiv-X the petrol engine has even been further developed into a diesel-like machine with corresponding efficiency. We previously saw what that meant for the Mazda 3, now we examine its crossover brother CX-30.
Users of the Mazda 3, who kept track of their consumption in the AutoWeek Consumption Monitor, achieved an average of 1 in 15.6 (6.4 l/100 km). The Mazda CX-30 crossover is only about 50 kg heavier, measuring 10 cm higher – and 6.5 cm shorter – than the hatchback. Would we see that reflected in fuel consumption?
Mazda connoisseurs will notice that we lump the Skyactiv-X 180 and e-Skyactiv-X 186 together. We decided to do this because these engines are technically the same, although the updated version squeezes out six more horses. Contrary to what the later addition ‘e’ suggests, the ‘old’ Skyactiv-X also has Mazda’s 24-volt mild hybrid system on board. We also see no clear difference between the e and non-e in the overview of averages.
Consumption Mazda CX-30 Skyactiv-X
Although the CX-30 is also available with regular engine technology, Skyactiv-G, only Skyactiv-X drivers register their refueling in the AutoWeek Consumption Monitor. They are undoubtedly curious about the effect of their SPCCI engine. These eleven CX-30 Skyactiv-X drivers together achieve an average of 1 in 15.2 (6.6 l/100 km). We already noticed a large spread with the Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X, the CX-30 shows the same picture. The most economical value is 1 in 19.6 (5.1 l/100 km), measured over a distance of about 10,000 kilometers and with – as the driver indicates – a deliberately economical driving style.
The least favorable consumption determined over a longer distance is 1 in 13.2 (7.6 l/100 km). An average driving style was used, according to the owner. The absolutely worst performing CX-30 scores 1 out of 10.4 (9.7 l/100 km), but given the short measurement period we find this value less representative.
If we have to draw a conclusion about this consumption, it is the same as with the Mazda 3: the CX-30 Skyactiv-X is also relatively economical for the power it delivers. He seems to perform best with an adapted driving style, anyone who adheres to such an eco driving style can achieve 1 in 17 or more economical.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl