4 or 6 cyl 4x4?

Tcoma16 · Oct 11, 2016

TacoJonn said: ↑

That 2016 3.5/auto is a dog, isn't it?
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I have no complaints...

tgear.shead · Oct 12, 2016

eon_blue said: ↑

That's gotta be the 2wd model getting that kind of mileage, maybe even the 5 lug. The 5 lug 4 bangers get great mpgs, but the 6 lug 4x4s are considerably heavier
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The 4x4 4-cyl will easily get 24-27 mpg unless you drive like a complete retard or its all city driving. Weight has negligible impact on fuel consumption on the highway, but it adds up quickly in the city or other uses that involve lots of acceleration (note: not so much "sustaining" speed, just accelerating)

Simon's Mom · Oct 12, 2016

Tunngavik said: ↑

I've put about 80,000 kms on my 4cyl 5sp which is completely stock aside from some added weight to some "dynamat" type soundproofing in the cab. I don't keep stuff in the bed unless I have to.

With the stock Dunlop AT tires and a Leer 100XL cap installed - gas mileage about 19.5 mpg with mostly highway driving (120 km/hr about 70 miles/hr

With the stock Dunlop AT tires, removed/sold the cap, bought a soft tonneau and the fuel economy increased to just above 22 mpg with mostly highway driving (120 km/hr about 70 miles/hr)

Installed Cooper Discoverer A/TW and the fuel economy has dropped to just above 21 mpg with mostly highway driving (120 km/hr about 70 miles/hr)

Of course in the winter mpg dropped and in the summer it went up.

I've been tracking my fuel economy with Fuelio app since I bought the truck. Every single fill up is recorded.

Again, I would test drive both a 4 and a 6 before deciding. If I were to do it again, I would seriously look at the 6 but only with the automatic. My brother in law has a 6 with the manual and his mpg's are terrible. That's backed up on the EPA ratings for the 2nd gen 6sp manuals.
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This
2GEN 6sp V6 MT less mpg than auto
The 4cyl MT is the best deal going if you are trading due to monies....

evansdmax · Oct 12, 2016

I have access cab now.... when it's paid for I'm going to keep it and buy a reg cab keep the 245 tires on it and drive forever!!!

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