Article claims Bronco MPG 21 City 26 HWY

[MJJ]

I will raise you 2 MPG.

MPG Combined
17-20 Sasquatch
20-23 Non Sasquatch

I will gladly take that outcome. Time will tell who’s crystal ball was clear or opaque.

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[Hornet]

So I was just curious and googled Sasquatch mpg cuz I want the numbers!
Then I got this, do you all think this is accurate or no?

this article came out almost a week ago
Here’s the link
https://www.carindigo.com/news/2021...ms-prices-features-performance-mpg-and-rivals

No way the Bronco gets even close to those numbers. 17MPG is more like it. That's what me Explorer gets.

 

[SoccerDude]

I expect the 2.7L to match at MINIMUM the F150 Crew Cab real world numbers. The F150 isn't aerodynamic either.

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[AzScorpion]

2.7 will have 18 combined
2.3 will have 21 combined
Sasquatch will lose 1-2mpg on both.

I no longer care about MPG as I did when I actually had to commute to work, and I'll probably get the hybrid in a few years anyway

It will lose more than that. I lost 1-2 on my Ranger just doing a 2.5" level kit and adding 265/70/17's. Adding 35''s will be around 3-5 if you're comparing to a base model. From a Badlands with stock 33's 1-2 might be accurate. With that said I'm still averaging 21.5 with a Livernois tune so there are a few WOT's in there.

 

[Laminar]

So I was just curious and googled Sasquatch mpg cuz I want the numbers!
Then I got this, do you all think this is accurate or no?

I'd believe those numbers for the Bronco Sport. No way Bronco gets 26. I doubt the 2.7 will get any higher than 20.

Are there actually any recent tests that prove this, or is it just speculation? I see no smashing occuring. Especially since automakers usually run taller final drive ratios with the automatics since they don't have to worry about top gear acceleration. With a modern transmission and lockup converter, your parasitic losses are no different than a manual, and with more gear ratios for more optimal RPM control and a taller final drive for lower cruising RPMs, there's not much a manual driver can do anymore to make up for it. And let's not even talk about CVTs.

 

[Laminar]

I expect the 2.7L to match at MINIMUM the F150 Crew Cab real world numbers. The F150 isn't aerodynamic either.

F150 Cd is ~0.4, RAM is 0.36, Silverado is 0.41.

http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1408-ram-still-officially-most-aerodynamic-fullsize-truck

Wrangler is 0.45.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_drag_coefficient

 

[XCR440]

This is Bronco Sport mileage. I haven't seen anything listed on US ratings yet, but window stickers are coming out show 3 cyl at 25 city, 28 highway and 2.0L 4 cyl at 21 City, 26 highway. I expect Bronco to be well under these ratings.

 

[andi]

I will raise you 2 MPG.

MPG Combined
17-20 Sasquatch
20-23 Non Sasquatch

If you are correct sir, that would be great

 

[Bigdawg]

My 2019 2wd Ranger only gets 23 on the hwy.

 

[kirnma]

I have similar mileage estimates on my GMC Canyon, and I average above 24 mpg average with 70/30 highway/local road use. If these are legitimate estimates, that's pretty good in my book.

 

[AzScorpion]

My 2019 2wd Ranger only gets 23 on the hwy.

Here's mine from our most recent trip last week from AZ-UT. Average highway speeds were 75 and there's a little off roading in their too. Mines a 2019 4x4 so yours should be getting better mileage than that.

 

[AZHUND]

This is Bronco Sport mileage. I haven't seen anything listed on US ratings yet, but window stickers are coming out show 3 cyl at 25 city, 28 highway and 2.0L 4 cyl at 21 City, 26 highway. I expect Bronco to be well under these ratings.

Now that makes sense - a hatchback economy car getting 26 highway is believable - super heavy filing cabinet on chunky tires not so much unless it is rolling downhill.

 

[RubyRuin]

I expect the 2.7L to match at MINIMUM the F150 Crew Cab real world numbers. The F150 isn't aerodynamic either.

If you're talking about a 2.7L in trims lower than a Badlands without Sasquatch, sure. Another factor besides the engine and tire size that is going to hurt the Bronco is also the final ratio, most F-150's have either 3.31 or 3.55 gears compared to a Badlands or Sasquatch's much shorter 4.70 gear.

 

[Idiosyncratic]

The article states that they’re basing the fuel mileage off of the Ranger since it’s built on the same platform. Which is not likely.

 

[GK6G]

18 gallon tank is noted. I've seen this come up on that search for a few months. I believe that is for the bronco sport. The Big Bronco is a 16 or 20 gallon tank.

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