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Dunno why anyone expected better MPG. It’s a heavy rectangular box on large wheels. I’m not even sure why anyone would own this as a commute car. Personally MPG was not even on my consideration list when evaluating the Bronco. Fun factor is #1!
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Looks like Ford verified these numbers are accurate, though no clarification on 2/4 door. Maybe they are the same?

Bronco Nation also fixed their chart so non-Squatch Badlands is indeed 17/18/17.
 

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I for one understand what’s happening.
Yeah, clearly, based on the circles you keep running in.

The torque/power curve on the 5.0L is not showing any huge increase half way through the range as you claim - it’s quite linear as I explained.
Ford Bronco Official MPG figures: 2021 Bronco 2.3L and 2.7L fuel economy 1620761624292

https://5startuning.com/got-a-2015-2017-f150-v8-5-0l/

This is certainly one of the most prominent examples out there, but across most Coyote dynos you can see the torque curve divert around 2750 rpm as it finally gets up on the cam.

It's unfortunate that you keep turning every unrelated thread into a V8 thread.
 

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I live in the KC area so it’s pretty flat roads. You have the 4dr too right with steel bumpers? I’m surprised you’re able to get that because I’ve never seen anything higher than 17mpg on a tank.
Yes. I have a 4 door, steel bumper group and all stock
 

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I don't understand why 2.3 and 2.7 have practically the same MPG on Sasquatch and Badlands, and why does Badlands 2.3 Auto on 33in tires has worst MPG than Sasquatch 2.3 Auto?

Everybody's opinion I have read the last few months here was that 33in would have 1-2 better MPG than 35, and that 2.3 would have 2mpg higher than 2.7. Definitely not the case here.
You can have a 2.7 Sasquatch and have the same MPG as a 2.3 Badlands on 33s. Weird.
 

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Well, so much for my BD being a daily commuter.
Going to be my daily commuter still... Been bracing myself for this since I'll be coming from a Colorado Duramax o_O
 

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considering that my '21 ZR2 gets around 13-14 around town and 19 on the highway, only running 31" tires ... I think 17/17 is pretty decent for a 4 door turbo powered barn on 35" tires.
 

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Yeah, clearly, based on the circles you keep running in.



Ford Bronco Official MPG figures: 2021 Bronco 2.3L and 2.7L fuel economy 1620761624292

https://5startuning.com/got-a-2015-2017-f150-v8-5-0l/

This is certainly one of the most prominent examples out there, but across most Coyote dynos you can see the torque curve divert around 2750 rpm as it finally gets up on the cam.

It's unfortunate that you keep turning every unrelated thread into a V8 thread.


Hardly unrelated when the V8 is more and more looking like the better choice. I realize your not much of an enthusiast but the numbers don’t lie.
 

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Kinda funny how MPG is separating the men from the boys in a vehicle made to go off-roading.

If you've ever spent anytime in a non-aerodynamic, heavy vehicle with this kind of gearing and big tires, you would know these are actually decent numbers.

If you want better numbers, the Bronco Sport is now waiting for you at your local dealer.
 

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Not apples to apples but I've gotten 17.7 on my 2019 F150 3.5 4x4 Max Tow over 38,000 miles. That also factors in a handful of towing tanks. My lowest is 8.72 towing an 8.5k lb travel trailer. Best was 21.02 mpg. That's all on Fuelly, not the mpg indicator in the truck. I find it pretty easy to get the city and combined MPG but the 22 hwy is tough. Most tanks I'm around 18.5 mpg with a mix of around town and 75 mph on the highway.

The Bronco is about what I expected but was hoping for a couple more mpg on the highway. Our 2016 JKU with 2.5" lift and 34" tires gets about 16 mpg. If I can get that on 35's with 100+ more hp and torque I'll be happy.
 

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That's it i'm done getting a Jeep.................. said no one ever!!!!
Well I guess Jeep may not be in as much trouble as people thought :)
I'm not getting a Jeep Rubicon but just for the sake of MPG comparison:

2021 4 door
Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon 4x4

  • Cylinder configuration: V-6
  • Drive type: four-wheel
  • Engine liters: 3.6
  • Engine location: front
  • Front locking differential
  • Fuel economy city: 17mpg
  • Fuel economy combined: 19mpg
  • Fuel economy highway: 23mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity: 21.5gal.
  • Horsepower: 285hp @ 6,400RPM
  • Limited slip differential: brake actuated
  • Number of valves: 24
  • Rear locking differential
  • Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
  • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
  • Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,800RPM
  • Transmission: 6 speed manual
  • Variable valve control

  • Alloy wheels
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Front tires: 285/70SR17.0C
  • Power steering
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Rear tires: 285/70SR17.0C
  • Tires: all-terrain
  • Wheel size: 17"
JL Combined 19MPG. So my Bronco @ 17 Combine MPG is a bit off but not much when you consider the Bronco has larger 35" tires....... If they could have designed the Bronco to be lighter, towed more and carried more fuel that would have been great, but we are pushing technology & engineering.... with these heavy bricks. I'm sure teh Bronco will be better than the JL so that is still King!
 

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Higher speeds for vehicles like this are BRUTAL on highway mileage and the EPA test cycle no longer tests at 55-65 like it used to IIRC they test at 70ish.

Just for reference in my lifted jeep on 33’s I get 19 at 65 and 15-16ish at 80
I was just about to say this. I dont break 65 much in the Wrangler to keep my MPG around 18 to 19. Im pretty sure the same thing will happen with the Bronco.

Also comparison to a Rubicon JL or a Gladiator JL makes more sense.
 
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Well we have the numbers so people can stop freaking out. It appears that due to the proper gearing for the 35’s we aren’t losing much in the way of MPG and the 2.3 does not offer much better MPG either. Glad I’m sticking with 2.7 and Sasquatch.
17 to 22 Hwy is a significant difference.
 

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Hardly unrelated when the V8 is more and more looking like the better choice.
What did you think that video was going to demonstrate?

Ford Bronco Official MPG figures: 2021 Bronco 2.3L and 2.7L fuel economy 1620762860956


Because it shows a 60ft-lb spike in less than 500rpm, just like I keep saying.

Yes - if you want a vehicle that is slower, less responsive, heavier, and gets worse mpg, pine for the V8.

I realize your not much of an enthusiast
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but the numbers don’t lie.
You're right! Every number you've posted has proven my point, but you keep posting numbers for some reason?
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