Realistic MPG Expectations?

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a new Sport. Truck will be my primary commuter (approx. 80 miles a day to work. Just wondering what I can realistically expect for mileage. Although it is mainly highway, there can be, and often is, quite a lot of slow traffic doing 10 - 20 MPH. Takes about 1:10 to go 37 miles (to give you some idea). Also looking for feedback on how the Sport rides (mostly smooth road) and wind noise from anyone that also commute with their truck.
Thanks - Luxy

 

Depends on the driver, gas, behavior, and conditions.. so 15-20 MPG.

 

Make sure you test drive if you have not already.

 

That depends greatly on the driver and the location.

 

I have a very mild lift, 265/75/16s, do mostly city driving, and while I don't speed per se I do like to get up to speed pretty damn quick.

I average 13mpg according to the dash display.

 

I have a dcsb 4x4 sport and drive about 30 miles round trip per day. Ride is smooth and quiet. I only have about 1800 miles on it and I average 16 to 18.

 

I've currently averaged 18.1 mpg over 7k miles. Driving is a mix of highway and city, at altitude of 5-6k ft.

 

When my truck was brand new and fully stock I had a similar commute. Traffic on the freeway so lots of stop and go. I was getting 20-23 mpg. But depends on how heavy you are on the skinny pedal.

 

Its not about miles per gallon, its about smiles per gallon.

 

50/50 city/highway by miles traveled, I’m averaging right at 20mpg over ~17k miles. 2017 SR DCSB V6 4x4, completely stock. I usually set my cruise at 65-70mph and drive moderately in town.

 

You didn’t post your location so it’s a guess as far as that goes.
My truck is a manual.
In traffic in metro Atlanta 17/18.
My high was in Utah 22.
Lifetime average is 18.4

 

Expect 7-9 MPG.

This way, you’ll be very pleased when you get 16 MPG.

 

I have an 18 Pro Auto, I am getting 19.8 average, thru 14 fill-ups. Lowest was 18.2 and max was 21.6.

 

My lifetime average over 12k is 23 mpg

 

I usually average 18.5, measured at fill-ups. More in town that highway driving. I'm not the first off the line at the green light, but not the last either, and I tend to speed a little (just being honest). Stock setup - V6/Auto 4x4.

 

TRD Offroad long bed with K02s, OEM roof rack and a leer topper w/ thule bars and i average 14-15mpg.

 

I’m sure you’re aware but this is sort of dependent on we’re you live. When i first bought my truck last January using winter blend gas I was getting 17-18, summer gas was close to 20.

Than I did what everyone on TW does and made it into “my” truck...


Now I get 15-16... oh well!

I should have noted my boss has the identical truck to mine except it’s a Sport and a manual. He gets 20+. My OR just never came close to that.

 

Most of my driving is city/suburban. I consistently get around 20 mpg per tank full with some lucky trips (hit all the lights etc) going as high as 26/27. I'm pretty light on the gas peddle, and I do shut it down if I'm stuck at RR crossing. There's one that runs through the center of town. I don't do enough highway driving for a good review, but I do make one 40 one way trip (80 total) every month that involves about 3/4 of it on the freeways @ 70 mph+. Those trips register 24-25 mpg.

If you drive conservatively I'd expect you would at least get the published mileage. All bets are off if you do mods like lifts ore larger tires.

 

What color are your SR8’s?

 

I drive easy, meaning I don't accelerate hard, speed, and I'm likely to coast before using the brakes if I know a stop is coming. My stock 2wd 2017 Limited gets pretty good fuel economy IMO.

21.7 for the first couple thousand miles, 22.5 for 24-25k or so, and over 23 since.