2015 Ecoboost MPG Numbers

[Boaisy]

https://autos.yahoo.com/news/2015-ford-mustang-ecoboost-gas-mileage-revealed-170005428.html

One of the most controversial aspects of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang is its turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. The new engine, displacing just 2.3 liters, may upset some traditionalists, but it will provide a more-efficient alternative as Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] looks to expand the Mustang's appeal both in the U.S. and Europe.

How efficient, exactly? A set of leaked window stickers posted on the Mustang 6G forums provides the first fuel-economy data for the EcoBoost. If the stickers are genuine, the turbo four will be EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined (22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway) with the six-speed manual transmission (figures for the six-speed automatic weren't released).

Given that the reps were saying 36-38 MPG when they were visiting dealers, it figures it was a number they were trying to pull out of their arses. Though yesterday there was also a rumor for a 10-speed auto to go into the Mustang in the next few years.

 

[tjm73]

I find it interesting it is expected to get essentially the same mileage as the 3.7 was getting the last couple years. A more complex smaller engine rated basically the same as the car two years ago.

 

[timfoster405]

yea... I used to routinely get 33 mgp w/ my 2012 v6 auto on the hywy

 

[tjm73]

The 2.3 may well do better. Time will tell. But I expected better ratings with all the hype.

 

[07TGGT]

EPA Ratings are just that, ratings, not actual figures.

 

[tjm73]

No shit. But they tend to be pretty close.

 

[Boaisy]

EPA rated mine for:
17 City
20 Combined
26 Highway

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/bymodel/2012_Ford_Mustang.shtml

My drive is probably between 60%-80% highway, and I avg. 22 MPG. If I "hyper mile" it, I am able to get 24 MPG on a fill-up (based on link in sig., not the car's computer). This is running on a 93 tune. Of course, that all goes to hell on an autocross weekend .

 

[swedensky]

Well as I posted in another thread, the trainer that came in was averaging 29-30 combined after ~2500 miles

 

[dre256]

Though yesterday there was also a rumor for a 10-speed auto to go into the Mustang in the next few years.

GM and Ford have been working together building that transmission like they did on the 6 speed automatic project. I believe Ford is mostly going to use the 10 speed automatic as GM will use the same transmission in a 9 speed version. Sooner then later due to CAFE regulations the 10 speed I would guess be out in next 3-4 to replace the 6 speed automatic.

 

[Shotokan1509]

I wonder if it's very conservatively rated after a lot of these give backs that have been happening for "actual mileage varying"

 

[05yellowgt]

I'm betting that the EB automatic is going to come in 1 or 2mpg higher on both city and highway.