Manual trans 2.3L - MPG & tire size/spec ?

[ProdigyJKU]

With temps around the single digits, I've been seeing 13-14mpg on my daily commute. I usually try to stay at 80mph. Filling up every other day right now.

BD with 34s and 2in lift

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[EveryDayBronco]

With temps around the single digits, I've been seeing 13-14mpg on my daily commute. I usually try to stay at 80mph. Filling up every other day right now.

BD with 34s and 2in lift

13-14 mpg would kill me and I wouldn't have bought it if that's what my trim level got. That 2" lift and heavier tires contribute to your sucktastic mpg figure! It all adds up which is why I asked about the roof rack, I won't use it on this vehicle as it doesn't need that crap sticking off it.

I used to get 13-14 mpg in my titan crew cab and I reached the point where I said enough! I rarely used the box, like 2x a year so I sold it and bought a subaru and I've averaging 27.3 mpg.

I accept the bronco at 20 mpg, I'm not thrilled about it, but I accept it.
- my current vehicle annual fuel cost 15,000 / 27.3 x $4.50 = $2,473
- projected bronco annual fuel cost 15,000 / 20 x $4.50 = $3,375

Subtract one from the other and the bronco burns $902 more annually, or $75 per month. I can live with that.

Coincidentally, I cut another monthly expense of $189 per mon, so I'll be ahead by $114!

 

[ProdigyJKU]

13-14 mpg would kill me and I wouldn't have bought it if that's what my trim level got. That 2" lift and heavier tires contribute to your sucktastic mpg figure! It all adds up which is why I asked about the roof rack, I won't use it on this vehicle as it doesn't need that crap sticking off it.

I used to get 13-14 mpg in my titan crew cab and I reached the point where I said enough! I rarely used the box, like 2x a year so I sold it and bought a subaru and I've averaging 27.3 mpg.

I accept the bronco at 20 mpg, I'm not thrilled about it, but I accept it.
- my current vehicle annual fuel cost 15,000 / 27.3 x $4.50 = $2,473
- projected bronco annual fuel cost 15,000 / 20 x $4.50 = $3,375

Subtract one from the other and the bronco burns $902 more annually, or $75 per month. I can live with that.

Coincidentally, I cut another monthly expense of $189 per mon, so I'll be ahead by $114!

Damn, gas here is around $2.89 for cash. I would probably be doing 65mph if it was 4.50.

My Ford Focus commuter has been sitting in my backyard for the past 3 months, I've haven't had any desire to go back to driving it since I got the Bronco.

Smiles per gallon!

 

[EveryDayBronco]

Damn, gas here is around $2.89 for cash. I would probably be doing 65mph if it was 4.50.

My Ford Focus commuter has been sitting in my backyard for the past 3 months, I've haven't had any desire to go back to driving it since I got the Bronco.

Smiles per gallon!

I filled up today, $5.90 per gal, that throws off my earlier fuel cost calculations!

 

[H - 2 CHARLIE]

Is the 2.3 automatic on par with the same mpg as the manual ?

 

[EveryDayBronco]

Is the 2.3 automatic on par with the same mpg as the manual ?

Don't know, but some automatics get better mpg than manual.

I suppose it's a topic for new thread?

But there are many factors that make it challenging to make a meaningful comparison!
- 2 door or 4 door
- manual or automatic
- vehicle weight
- final drive ratio
- tire size and weight
- factory suspension or lifted
- any accessories such as roof rack, light bar, etc.
- elevation
- octane

 

[Jhuff]

It does better on the open hiway at sane speeds. 21/22 every time.
Sometimes my morning commute , "the pack" is trying to qualify for the Indy 500. Speeds well over 80, which KILLS MPG. I run with the pack, trying to stay at 70mph on those days makes you a liability.

I held around 19.6 avg for awhile, a few tanks at 16-ish killed that.

Same situation here, lot of these factory workers here hit the tarmac at the same time, and if I don't get on the road before 5am, it's insane. Some of them are likely Ford workers racing to build Broncos, so I can't be too mad.

Fortunately I have an alternative 40mph route to my office that isn't much longer timewise, so I'm really looking forward to the MPGs you guys are getting at slow speeds!

 

[redone17]

Is the 2.3 automatic on par with the same mpg as the manual ?

Supposedly the auto gets a bit better. But, what fun is that?

 

[AlexInNY]

Big Bend, non-SAS, MT, no lift but 285 75/17. I got about 17mpg on 80 miles of the highway (Long Island Expressway) with medium winds. Going 70-78 most of the way. The stock wheel / tire set up did two or three MPG better.

 

[Richtor]

Badlands 2.3 Stick High pack
OEM now
4.7 gears
33 MT
87
19 mix city back roads hwy.

 

[hoss]

Don't know, but some automatics get better mpg than manual.

I suppose it's a topic for new thread?

But there are many factors that make it challenging to make a meaningful comparison!
- 2 door or 4 door
- manual or automatic
- vehicle weight
- final drive ratio
- tire size and weight
- factory suspension or lifted
- any accessories such as roof rack, light bar, etc.
- elevation
- octane

Average speed plays a huuuuge role, even on the same vehicle. You can see a 5-6 mpg swing based on driving 76 mph vs 66 mph.

 

[equitasforall]

Thanks in advance!

OK... here goes:

- 2021 Badlands 2 Door w/ 'squatch, lux, leather. Purchased 3/4/2022 and driven 1700 miles from Houston, TX to Berryville, VA
- Combination of Interstate (75%) and secondary roads
- Combination of flatlands, hilly, and mountainous
- Two adults plus gear for the trip home

A - 2.3L with 10 spd auto transmission
B - Average MPG = 19.9
C - fuel = premium after the initial fill up by the dealership
D - Final drive ratio = no idea. I wanted to be an engineer until I took the math SATs.
E - tire and wheel spec's = 35/12.50x20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on 20x9 Fuel Blitz wheels (107 pounds each)
F - lift height = 1" leveling kit

Bronco was spec'd out by initial reservation holder, to include mods on delivery (wheels, tires, leveling kit, Ford Performance fender flares, and hood scoop) but they backed out. Their loss = my gain.

 

[bronco2drga]

2.3 manual base with MT

Black diamond takeoffs ATs 265/70R17

18 ish mpg cruising 60-65 with a light foot and regular fuel.

I don't understand how some people are getting 20 miles per gallon??

Has anybody considered the fact that the odometer isn't reading as far as you're actually going? I went from the base 30-in tires to the black diamond 32-in tires. I need to calculate the actual mileage versus what the odometer says.

 

[EveryDayBronco]

2.3 manual base with MT

Black diamond takeoffs ATs 265/70R17

18 ish mpg cruising 60-65 with a light foot and regular fuel.

I don't understand how some people are getting 20 miles per gallon??

Has anybody considered the fact that the odometer isn't reading as far as you're actually going? I went from the base 30-in tires to the black diamond 32-in tires. I need to calculate the actual mileage versus what the odometer says.

The trip meter will be off slightly but the mpg should still be pretty close.

You went from the factory tire which weighs 30 lbs to the black diamond general grabber that weighs 46 lbs plus you probably have a slightly heavier rim so you added well over 50% to the weight of your wheels.

Increased rotational weight of that amount is a killer on mpg and breaking performance.

You'd have done better getting a set of big bend wheels & tires. They are a full 32" dia and weigh only 5 lbs more than the base model tires.

 

[snorider]

2.3 7 speed manual big bend 4 door hardtop
4" lift 37x12.50R17 BFG All Terrain C rated
mix 40% city 60% hwy showing 16.8mpg for last 500 miles, however haven't adjusted speedometer yet for 37s so mpg is off
premium gas

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