2011 5.0 mpg numbers

[winks]

Let's face it, most - if not all of us didn't buy our cars for gas mileage. After doing my research, I was still interested to see what I could get out of the car, and how much I was saving retiring my Ranger from daily driver status.

Here's what I've gotten for the first 3,000+ miles. I didn't record the first 400 miles since I was still breaking in the motor.

Mileage Distance Gallons Computer mpg Actual mpg
600 .....289.5.....13.5.....20.9mpg........21.4mpg
886......286.0.....13.4.....21.2mpg........21.3mpg
1175....288.7.....12.7.....22.1mpg........22.7mpg
1458....282.9.....12.3.....22.4mpg........23.0mpg
1718....260.0.....11.7.....N/A..............22.2mpg*
1962....244.4.....10.6.....22.9mpg........23.1mpg
2278....316.0.....13.7.....22.3mpg........23.1mpg
2566....286.6.....12.8.....22.3mpg........22.3mpg
2865....299.5.....13.1.....22.0mpg........22.9mpg
3164....298.7.....12.8.....22.4mpg........23.3mpg

* There was alot of bumper to bumper traffic this week, also I forgot to record the computer's MPG

These results are mainly driving on 40-50mph roads with +/-25 traffic lights. I was not consistent with the speed or my shifting. I drove the speed limit, typically a little over and shifted between 2,000 - 3,500, with the occasional forgetting about mpg and stomping on it. The results seem to have gotten better either as the motor has broken in, or I've learned the shift points. I'm interested to see if I can get up to 24mpg, although not consistently - a man can only drive his Mustang so slow. A week of driving without stomping on it and I should probably be able achieve it.

[JohnnyGunz]

I knocked down 18 MPG in my 331 Stroker with a Vortech and a nasty fuel system. I was doing 80-85 the whole time, and drove 77 miles on 4.2 gallons of gas. I think thats pretty good with 500 hp to the wheels

[Hotshot]

hey now thats pretty darn good. with the traffic, stop signs, traffic lights and such in my town, i am lucky to see 15mpg in my car. i love going to see my gf though (aside from obvious reason) cause i get to strech my pony's legs and my MPG goes up 2-3 mpg with just a round trip to her

[GT800]

I do 22 mpg no problem if i stay out of boost

[PWRBY4D]

wow johnny's numbers are really impressive considering it is a pushrod motor!

i thought the 11's were supposed to have better gas milage than that... with 4.30 gears / auto i get around an average of 19 around town and 22 on the highway if i keep it around 65.

[Blackgt09]

ummmmm i think i have a problem i only get an average 260 miles to a tank lmfao....this car is soooo much fun

[85beast]

i still get like 8 mpg... fml.. lol

[winks]

Ha, and I thought my old Bronco was bad at 10mpg.

As for the 2011's, I think I'm right around where I'm supposed to be for my daily commute. After filling up, I drove down the southern part of 206 yesterday for about 40 miles and averaged 26.7mpg according to the computer. Now if only I could get that every day.

[PWRBY4D]

yeah i think your milage will get even better after more time behind the seat and even more break in...

[Matticus91]

Anyone else just happy to see the gas prices going down??? I am for sure haha

I still don't know how but I average about 22-25mpg in my 02.