MPG Poll...yes it has come to this

[GETSCHWIFTY]

Can’t wait to see so many people with unrealistic expectations. This thing could get 4mpgs and I’d be happy.

I drive it however I want and I get 16.6mpgs after 6000 miles.

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[DogHauler]

Don't care, I never check MPG on anything I drive, what's the point?

 

[JT58Bronc]

I had three wranglers.
I averaged high 18s almost 19 in a 2004 4.0 wrangler that’s engine dates back to what, before 1987?

I guess I’m giving the 2.7 too much credit.

it at least better be considerably roomier than a TJ since I haven’t even driven a JK.

I have had 4 Wranglers- 3 with the 4.0, one with the 2.5. My current Wrangler is a 1997, Sport, 4.0L, 5 speed manual. I get around 18-19 and it has 31" tires. All of my Wranglers got this. Pretty good for engine design that's ben around practically forever.

Most of all my other trucks- depending on the year got between 15- 25. The lower end were 90's chevy 1500 and 2500 with 5.7. All the rest- Fords, Toyotas, Nissans, manuals and automatics 80's to current got between 20 and 25. Even my current 2019 Silverado LD 4 X 4 with 5.3 averages 23 (driving with a super light foot, mostly highway steady 55 MPH).

I was hoping for 20 average in the Bronco- much more modern engine and drive train. I guess that's not gong to happen. I am on the fence whether to get my Basesquatch reason MPG and expecting 15 average. If elect to get it, it will not be able to be driven much- unless I get a second job to help pay for the gas alone. My daily work commute, forget it, looking at 450 a month in gas driving the Bronco.

 

[Broncolli]

was hoping for 20 average in the Bronco- much more modern engine and drive train. I guess that's not gong to happen. I am on the fence whether to get my Basesquatch reason MPG and expecting 15 average. If elect to get it, it will not be able to be driven much- unless I get a second job to help pay for the gas alone. My daily work commute, forget it, looking at 450 a month in gas driving the Bronco.

If mpg gallon is your decision point - then don't get squatch. I have a regular 4 door 2.3 auto Black Diamond and I get 19.3 - which is just fine for me.

 

[PrepVet]

I’ve had my Bronco since mid’ish Novemeber. Never once looked at my MPG. I know it’s better than my PW but more than likely comparable to my Mustang GT and Expedition EL.

 

[JT58Bronc]

If mpg gallon is your decision point - then don't get squatch. I have a regular 4 door 2.3 auto Black Diamond and I get 19.3 - which is just fine for me.

Good thought but it's too late. My Basesquatch is built and in transit.

At the time of the reservation there were no MPG ratings. I went by the F150 ratings with the 2.7, I test drove one actually 2 years ago and the EPA was 20/26 on it and it is a pretty good size truck. I also thought the base 2 door would be the lightest version Bronco and with proper gearing from the factory for the 35" tires it would not fare too bad. I made an incorrect assumption. Even the base Broncos with "smallish" tires and 2.3 yield maybe 20. My Bronco's from the 70's I think did better. They were smaller and lighter.

 

[Drex]

14 - you know why - I would love to say I am not walking away - but really if they cannot do better than 14 in 2021 - then what else on the build can they not do better on that is substandard.

I am with you but for a different reason, a two door fuel tank, at 14MPG is looking at a realistic range of 200 miles. I have had motorcycles that I had to fuel up that often and it sucked having to fill up every two or three days, I won't do that in a vehicle outside of a long trip ever again.

 

[WuNgUn]

LOL @ whomever expects 20mpg avg. You better be getting a 2DR, Base, 2.3, auto.

I get that on a 2 door Squatched Badlands, 2.3L

 

[WuNgUn]

Are we buying the Bronco for fantastic gas mileage?

No... But you can eek out WAY better mileage than what the window sticker says

 

[WuNgUn]

I am with you but for a different reason, a two door fuel tank, at 14MPG is looking at a realistic range of 200 miles. I have had motorcycles that I had to fuel up that often and it sucked having to fill up every two or three days, I won't do that in a vehicle outside of a long trip ever again.

If you're getting only 14mpg on any Bronco, maybe you outta consider how you're driving? Lol

 

[PrepVet]

Since people have been complaining in this thread I went and found my mpg readout on the Bronco. 19mpg lifetime. I hasn't been reset for all 3200 miles.

2.3 auto 4 door with rear locker no SAS

 

[alabamadave]

I am hoping to get 20mpg on highway (eco and cruise at 70) with 4dr BadSas and ideally more than my 96 Chevy with 350 and 33s around town(it gets 15/16mpg). Fingers crossed can get 18city and 20hwy based on principles that it is not a 1990s 350 v8 and the year is 2022. Wish had bigger gas tank too so less fill ups on long trips. Was thinking maybe could chnage to nonsas and put skinnier 34s on for better mpg, but not sure will help given gears and 10speed. Oh well. Wanted a bronco my whole life and even looked at restomoding a scout since back home from overseas, but this is better anyday, assuming my order ever gets pulled for vin. Best, Dave

 

[myrealname123]

Left trip 2 going since I took delivery. It rolls after 10000 miles, that's why it only says 67.7.

 

[filup01]

This is a stupid thread. Why “has it come to this”?
Everybody received or is going to receive a window sticker prior to purchasing. Did you only look at the big number on the left side (cost of vehicle) and not the biggest numbers on the entire sticker (fuel economy)?

Everyone knows the Bronco gets shit gas mileage. If you’re a “fair weather friend” to the Bronco, go trade it on a Prius and be gone.
FYI, this version of Bronco has the best fuel economy of any other Bronco in history. If you don’t like it on its worst day, you don’t deserve its best.

 

[Cybindustries1904]

I average 15.8 mixed city highway on 37 tires

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