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You forgot the biggest factor of all "the driver". The driver has a bigger effect than any other factor hands down.To answer the OP's question without just posting meaningless "this is what MPG I get with my truck and driving habits", there is likely little to no difference in MPGs between the two engines. The dominant factors in MPGs are going to be aerodynamics, weight, rolling resistance, gearing, etc. These will be identical between the two trucks. You essentially have two economy optimized small displacement turbo engines. Their fuel economy is likely to be nearly identical when in identical trucks.
If one were a naturally aspirated V8, or a supercharged V6, you might see a difference. But a turbo 4 vs turbo 6? It's unlikely you see much.
Agree, I can make the 2.7 Bronc get as little as 14-15 mpg driving around town by romping on it, on off throttle abruptly, etc. Most of the time when I drive like an adult, I'll get close to 19 mpg. On the highway, set the cruise at 5 over and the mileage can be around 21 mpg if you're not going up mountains.You forgot the biggest factor of all "the driver". The driver has a bigger effect than any other factor hands down.
do you have any photos of your bronco? I haven't seen anywhere of someone having 265/70/18, which are the tires I'm looking at now.Edit— I have a 2.7. That was an important part.
I have an OB with 33” 265/70/18 A/T tires and I’m getting about 17 avg around town (DC area, lots of stop and go). During a recent 2500 mile road trip I calculated approx 20 mpg avg highway. Probably more like 19-20 mpg.
Same for mine in mixed driving. I am nearing 10K now. I do see 20-21 outside of Colorado when not hammering it and in Eco mode.My 2.7 is steady at a 18.5 average. Over 5k mikes now.