What's your average mpg?

[nikdfish]

2020 Ram 5.7, 17-18 mixed driving (w/out towing) , 14 w/towing in the mix, 11-12 while towing the 7k trailers (car hauler, dump, utility/landscape) w/average loads.

 

[Oaktree]

When we drive our Suburban to Oklahoma, about 875 miles, we're lucky to get 17-18mpg. When we take the Subaru, we get 34mpg. That's 100% better mileage, or, half the fuel costs. Round trip it's a bit over 100 gallons of gas VS about 50. @ $3.89/gallon = $389 VS $194.
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So, if you drive a lot, high MPG vehicles are well worth it. Not so much if you don't put in the miles.

But I bet that Suburban rides much nicer and is more comfortable on such a long drive. It's been a few years, but any Suburu I've driven was not very comfortable, very cramped driving position.

That's the downside of most high MPG vehicles...you trade comfort and often performance for fuel economy. I'm 73, too few years left to cram myself into some econobox just to save a few bucks on gas.

Anyway...my "fleet";
'02 Dodge Dakota/4.7 4WD: 17
'06 Jeep Grand Cherokee/3.7 AWD: 20ish everyday driving, 24-25 on a trip

Wife's:
'15 Buick Regal AWD (turbo 4 don't know displacement) 28 if she drives, low 30s if I drive.

 

[kozal01]

When I was DD'ing my 2015 F-150 it was averaging 18-20 depending on the season, now that I only drive it occasionally and mostly for towing its around 16 average.
Ive had a few work cars, first one was a 2020 Ford Escape, that would average about 35 but certain trips I could see 38. (totalled her in February, wish I could get it back), had rentals for a while after that so never really payed attention. The last two are Subaru's (that I cant stand!! Awful cars!) a 2023 Outback, that was lucky to see 25 MPG and now a 2020 Forester that gets about 30.

 

[MossRoad]

But I bet that Suburban rides much nicer and is more comfortable on such a long drive. It's been a few years, but any Suburu I've driven was not very comfortable, very cramped driving position.

That's the downside of most high MPG vehicles...you trade comfort and often performance for fuel economy. I'm 73, too few years left to cram myself into some econobox just to save a few bucks on gas.

Anyway...my "fleet";
'02 Dodge Dakota/4.7 4WD: 17
'06 Jeep Grand Cherokee/3.7 AWD: 20ish everyday driving, 24-25 on a trip

Wife's:
'15 Buick Regal AWD (turbo 4 don't know displacement) 28 if she drives, low 30s if I drive.

Yes, the 2003 Suburban is quite comfortable. Couch on wheels. However, the 2020 Subaru Outback is quite comfortable as well. The seats are very adjustable, great support, heaters, etc. Plus, the Subaru has Apple Car Play and Subaru EyeSight. Those features make it much less tiring to drive long distances. Overall, while I really like the ride of the Suburban, I'm giving the nod to the Outback for long distance driving. Much easier on the body. I don't have to cram myself in it. I have to move the seat forward to reach the pedals.

Go testdrive a new 2023 Subaru Outback. If you can, find the one with the turbo. Weeee!!

 

[sea2summit]

I don't think 58mpg average is possible with gas assuming you're moving a human and a vehicle....probably highway.

Anyway:
Toyota 20.7 mpg, thing 2 commutes to college with
Nissian van ~18 mpg, used by the boss
F250 14.1 ave, 7.5 towing.
F750 13 ave, 11 towing....evil no emissions motor right there
BMW motorcycle 47mpg, commuter rig

 

[pmsmechanic]

That's the downside of most high MPG vehicles...you trade comfort and often performance for fuel economy. I'm 73, too few years left to cram myself into some econobox just to save a few bucks on gas.

I find VW Jettas ride and drive pretty comfortable. Certainly better than the Japanese cars of the same vintage that I have driven. A VW Beetle or a Golf is more like a tin box. Fuel economy and performance from a diesel is pretty descent. Gas economy is ok if you keep your foot out of it. Getting in and out of them is harder than a pickup or a mini van but to cram yourself into them is a stretch of the word.

 

[Gator6x4]

To get the 58 mpg will require redesigning the entire drive train. It will take 10 or fifteen gear transmission and a multiple speed differential of probably 5 or more speeds.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning,
I have a 2017 F-150 I bought new , when I first got the truck I was getting 22-25 mpg on a trip. That was with the highway tires that the truck came with ! I now have the BF Goodrich tires with an aggressive snow tread for those Vermont snows , and also my steeper in one section DW ! The truck has the 5.0 L V8, which is a great motor in my opinion. With these tires I usually don’t get over 23 on a trip !

 

[tacticalturnip]

I get about 11-12 mpg in my Ef-TreeFiddy, and the missus get's 28 out of her Kia Sorento. That 28 mpg drops considerably when I drive it; AWD, V6, transmission in sport mode. I absolutely consume all of her fuel efficiency.

 

[Oaktree]

I find VW Jettas ride and drive pretty comfortable. Certainly better than the Japanese cars of the same vintage that I have driven. A VW Beetle or a Golf is more like a tin box. Fuel economy and performance from a diesel is pretty descent. Gas economy is ok if you keep your foot out of it. Getting in and out of them is harder than a pickup or a mini van but to cram yourself into them is a stretch of the word.

Haven't driven a VW in a very long time so I can't comment on them. I was more thinking most Japanese makes, which I've long found to be rather cramped inside.