MPG comparison 4 cyl & 6 cyl

Steve-B · 03-26-2008, 04:46 PM

I've searched for this comparison and either can't find what I want or I don't know what to search for, so I'm asking:
What kind of real-world (not EPA estimates) difference in MPG is there between the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engines (2WD & 4WD)?
Just for information: 90% of my driving is in town/stop-and-go; virtually flat road; I actually drive less than 10k per year; I pretty much drive like an old lady; and I live in Louisiana (lots of AC in the summer).
I'm trying to justify purchasing a 4WD double cab rather than a 2WD (4 cyl) access cab PreRunner.

I don't plan to go play in the mud, but I've always wanted a 4WD. I don't like the rear seats in the Access Cab, and I will probably still own this (new) truck when I start hauling around grandkids (my current truck is 11 years old).
Thanks!

robrjohnson · 03-26-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve-B

I've searched for this comparison and either can't find what I want or I don't know what to search for, so I'm asking:
What kind of real-world (not EPA estimates) difference in MPG is there between the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engines (2WD & 4WD)?
Just for information: 90% of my driving is in town/stop-and-go; virtually flat road; I actually drive less than 10k per year; I pretty much drive like an old lady; and I live in Louisiana (lots of AC in the summer).
I'm trying to justify purchasing a 4WD double cab rather than a 2WD (4 cyl) access cab PreRunner.

I don't plan to go play in the mud, but I've always wanted a 4WD. I don't like the rear seats in the Access Cab, and I will probably still own this (new) truck when I start hauling around grandkids (my current truck is 11 years old).
Thanks!

Download cvillechopper's Tacoma MPG spreadsheet databank. There's plenty of gas mileage data in there.

jhodge83 · 03-26-2008, 05:10 PM

my v6 is getting usually around 18 city and 20-21 highway...that was before the mud terrains, so i'm not quite sure now.

GTiVR6r · 03-26-2008, 05:43 PM

I get 24-25 around town and 30 on the highway.
1 tank often takes me to 475 total miles before I refill.
By then I'm driving on fumes.

Steve-B · 03-27-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by robrjohnson

Download cvillechopper's Tacoma MPG spreadsheet databank. There's plenty of gas mileage data in there.

I did this yesterday, but I don't see anything about 2WD vs 4WD. Am I overlooking it?

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Originally Posted by jhodge83

my v6 is getting usually around 18 city and 20-21 highway....

That sounds great - I'm currently getting 13.7 (average) and my wife's '02 Trailblazer is averaging 16.5.

oh, yeah - I forgot to mention in my original post the "pep factor." How much get-up-and-go would you say your truck has?

jhodge83 · 03-27-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve-B

oh, yeah - I forgot to mention in my original post the "pep factor." How much get-up-and-go would you say your truck has?

the v6 will thrown u back in ur seat. i punched it b/c i was pissed and it peeled out and threw me back in the seat w/ the 32's on

robrjohnson · 03-27-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve-B

I did this yesterday, but I don't see anything about 2WD vs 4WD. Am I overlooking it?

It's not in the pivot table. There's a yes/no column in the spreadsheet for 4x4 on the "Data" tab.

1killerkaw · 03-27-2008, 11:10 AM

I drive in some stop-n-go traffic, in the hills and if I do the speed limit and drive like an old lady I get 20 mpg with 87 octane. Driving in 4wd, 30 mph in the snow through the sierras and 2wd in some stop-n-go traffic I got 22 mpg with 89 octane.

Roland · 03-27-2008, 01:01 PM

2.7 with the 5 speed and I've been driving carefully in mixed city and highway

When the low fuel light came on this morning at 445 miles the scangauge showed 17.1 gallons used and a 26 MPG average so far for this tank.

sawdust · 03-27-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jhodge83

my v6 is getting usually around 18 city and 20-21 highway

That's about what I'm seeing too. And Steve, my driving pattern is almost identical to yours. I haven't run it with heavy summer AC yet though (just bought it in September).

Oh, yes, it's peppy! You'll get more pep out of the v6 than the 4cyl, so you're concern is probably mostly about the pep of the 4, which I can't comment on. I didn't even test drive a 4cyl because the wife insisted on double cab, which is only available in v6.

Steve-B · 03-27-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by robrjohnson

It's not in the pivot table. There's a yes/no column in the spreadsheet for 4x4 on the "Data" tab.

OK, thanks - I'll go back and look for it.

GTiVR6r · 03-28-2008, 05:57 AM

Filled up this morning when the low fuel warning light came on at 432 miles.
2.7L auto

007Tacoma · 03-28-2008, 06:25 AM

I am through with the first 3 tanks on my V6, and I am averaging 19 MPG. Worst was 18 MPG (city), and best was 20 MPG. Guess what the other one was...

don't you hate word problems?

nagelg · 03-28-2008, 07:42 PM

So far I'm getting just what is said on the window sticker. The Taco isn't broke in yet and I just bought a Scangauge...Maybe things will improve.

gm3bow · 03-28-2008, 09:51 PM

Once again...with larger tires than stock and a flowmaster 40, I get about 23 mpg constantly. I"ve also got a lead foot, meaning I frequently speed up quickly, peel-out out of parking lots, and drive 75mph+. This is with lots of stop n' go, and steep uphill driving too. When I come to my senses and drive conservatively, and keep the rpms at 2k and below and speed 65 mph and below, I easily get 24 mph up to 26 when it's mostly highway.

esanvilla · 03-28-2008, 10:39 PM

Wow, some people are getting some great numbers. I average 19-20 here in mostly city driving, and 22 highway. I have the reg cab 4X4 and I drive like a maniac some days. Best was 23 on a trip to Houston staying below 70 mph and worst was 18 high-revving and driving up and down the hills over here.

esanvilla · 03-28-2008, 10:44 PM

I also have two forms of envy going on:
ENVY NUMBER 1:

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Originally Posted by GTiVR6r

I get 24-25 around town and 30 on the highway.
1 tank often takes me to 475 total miles before I refill.
By then I'm driving on fumes.

ENVY NUMBER 2:

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhodge83

the v6 will thrown u back in ur seat. i punched it b/c i was pissed and it peeled out and threw me back in the seat w/ the 32's on

I'm in between here.

robrjohnson · 03-28-2008, 10:51 PM

I get about 15-16 city 18 highway. 6-speed manual is geared differently.

EquinsuOcha · 03-29-2008, 12:01 AM

I've got a 2.7 2TR-FE PreRunner Access Cab paired to a 5-Speed manual. Mixed city and highway, I average 22 mpg. I usually get about 400 miles to a tank.

gm3bow · 03-29-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by esanvilla

I also have two forms of envy going on:
ENVY NUMBER 1:

ENVY NUMBER 2:

I'm in between here.

I peel out in my shiat too, 4 banger baby!!

03-26-2008, 04:46 PM	#1
Steve-B Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3832 Posts: 23 1997 GMC Sierra Automatic	MPG comparison 4 cyl & 6 cyl I've searched for this comparison and either can't find what I want or I don't know what to search for, so I'm asking: What kind of real-world (not EPA estimates) difference in MPG is there between the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engines (2WD & 4WD)? Just for information: 90% of my driving is in town/stop-and-go; virtually flat road; I actually drive less than 10k per year; I pretty much drive like an old lady; and I live in Louisiana (lots of AC in the summer). I'm trying to justify purchasing a 4WD double cab rather than a 2WD (4 cyl) access cab PreRunner. I don't plan to go play in the mud, but I've always wanted a 4WD. I don't like the rear seats in the Access Cab, and I will probably still own this (new) truck when I start hauling around grandkids (my current truck is 11 years old). Thanks!

03-26-2008, 05:10 PM	#3
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03-26-2008, 05:43 PM	#4
GTiVR6r Big Cat Chew Toy Joined: Sep 2007, #2805 Location: Carpentersville, IL Age: 40 Posts: 212 07 Tacoma Access Cab 2.7L Impulse Red 2007 Access Cab Automatic 2.7L	I get 24-25 around town and 30 on the highway. 1 tank often takes me to 475 total miles before I refill. By then I'm driving on fumes. __________________ GTiVR6r (Mike) 2007 Access Cab SR5, 4x2 2.7L I4, Impulse Red Pearl

03-27-2008, 01:01 PM	#9
Roland My other ride has sails Joined: Jan 2008, #4149 Location: Rhode Island Age: 45 Gender: Male Posts: 2,061 06 Impulse Red I4 2WD Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7 UnderCover Tonneau, Bed mat, Bug Deflector, aFe Pro Dry S, Secondary Air Filter removed, Synthetic 5W-30 oil, Scanguage II with blendmount, WeatherTech floorliners, Toyota seat covers, Installed OEM intermittent wipers, TacomaWorld sticker, Defrost without AC mod, Hidden Hitch	2.7 with the 5 speed and I've been driving carefully in mixed city and highway When the low fuel light came on this morning at 445 miles the scangauge showed 17.1 gallons used and a 26 MPG average so far for this tank. __________________ "Life's journeys End is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy shit what a ride!"

03-28-2008, 05:57 AM	#12
GTiVR6r Big Cat Chew Toy Joined: Sep 2007, #2805 Location: Carpentersville, IL Age: 40 Posts: 212 07 Tacoma Access Cab 2.7L Impulse Red 2007 Access Cab Automatic 2.7L	Filled up this morning when the low fuel warning light came on at 432 miles. 2.7L auto __________________ GTiVR6r (Mike) 2007 Access Cab SR5, 4x2 2.7L I4, Impulse Red Pearl

03-27-2008, 11:10 AM	#8
1killerkaw Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4614 Gender: Male Posts: 66 08 Silver DC LB SR5 4x4 Tow Pkg. 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Pop-N-Lock, AFE OE Replacement Pro Dry S, 20% tint all the way around, 6000k Bi-Xenon HIDs, 3" Dynomax super turbo muffler, ATC LED Limited campershell, Bedrug, Suspension TSB.	I drive in some stop-n-go traffic, in the hills and if I do the speed limit and drive like an old lady I get 20 mpg with 87 octane. Driving in 4wd, 30 mph in the snow through the sierras and 2wd in some stop-n-go traffic I got 22 mpg with 89 octane.

03-28-2008, 06:25 AM	#13
007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,548 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	I am through with the first 3 tanks on my V6, and I am averaging 19 MPG. Worst was 18 MPG (city), and best was 20 MPG. Guess what the other one was... don't you hate word problems? __________________ If you have a question, ask... Don't spread rumors without knowing the facts. My responsibility on this forum is to the members and the integrity of this forum.

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03-28-2008, 09:51 PM	#15
gm3bow Western Alliance: ESO Joined: Jan 2007, #773 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 205	Once again...with larger tires than stock and a flowmaster 40, I get about 23 mpg constantly. I"ve also got a lead foot, meaning I frequently speed up quickly, peel-out out of parking lots, and drive 75mph+. This is with lots of stop n' go, and steep uphill driving too. When I come to my senses and drive conservatively, and keep the rpms at 2k and below and speed 65 mph and below, I easily get 24 mph up to 26 when it's mostly highway. __________________ 07 Taco, 2.7L, Access Cab, silver, afe drop-in, Flowmaster 40 n' chrome tip, Westin chrome nerfs, 2 12" cheapy Insignia subs in a sealed box, Audiobahn A400 2T amp, cheapy 200watt amp, 16" rims, 235/70/16 Pathfinders, Lund bug shield n' rain guards, "secondary" filter removed, l.e.d. turn signals, turn signal/side marker mod, eDead sound deadner, 4" fogs, Magellan 3100 gps

03-28-2008, 10:39 PM	#16
esanvilla Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5490 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 18 06' 4X4 Desert Sand 2006 Regular Cab Manual Hunter Bull Bar, Undercover, Bridgestone Revo's, Debadged.	Wow, some people are getting some great numbers. I average 19-20 here in mostly city driving, and 22 highway. I have the reg cab 4X4 and I drive like a maniac some days. Best was 23 on a trip to Houston staying below 70 mph and worst was 18 high-revving and driving up and down the hills over here.

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03-29-2008, 12:01 AM	#19
EquinsuOcha Jackass of all Trades Joined: Mar 2008, #5368 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,781 07 PreRunner 2007 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 2TR-FE See sig ---------------------->	I've got a 2.7 2TR-FE PreRunner Access Cab paired to a 5-Speed manual. Mixed city and highway, I average 22 mpg. I usually get about 400 miles to a tank.