I saw a thread while back for V8 but didn't see any one where V6 is broken out into it's own thread.
Thought I'd post screenshot of my MPG calc on my V6. 70% highway driving (best guess), the rest county roads & side streets, not much stop-and-go traffic - summer no traffic around here. ECO mode on most of time, AC was on most of this measurement period if that matters. Mileage was 1-3k on the ODO.
EVIC is showing 1-2 MPG better (23.x) than my actual calcs (21-22), 450-500 mile range. Maybe with more break in will get up to the EVIC 23 figure eventually.
Your actual mileage may be better than that on highway trips, even at higher speeds. My wife's (new in late June) V-6 Limited did ~25 MPG actual MPG on a trip from NY to VA and back. The V-6 with the 8-speed is an impressive combination.
I have a heavy foot, and mine only has 1000 miles on it but I am getting 19mpg on 50/50 driving. I was hoping for 20 so I am optimistic about it. I know if it was a V8 I would be 14mpg.
It has only been 1000 miles and I average 21 mpg. Just for comparison my 05 Hemi was averaging 13 mpg under same conditions so I am very happy with the 2014 V6.
I must be doing it wrong. I average about 16.8 with probably 90% city driving. Just reset it on a 200 mile trip and got just under 22 with it on cruise most of the time, but this includes city driving in San Luis obispo. I've been thinking the overland is too heavy to get good mpg with the v6. I'd probably do better with the hemi.
EVIC (and some calculations) show 16-19 city (traffic/lights really make a difference) and 20-23 hwy (right foot makes a difference) on a 2014 V6 Overland. Hwy is usually 78-90 mph (closer to 83).
This is with ECO on and regular (short) usage of sport mode (pulling out, quick passing). Also use the paddle shifters from time to time for smoother shifting during passing (less foot needed).
My wife's must be a anomaly, it has been accurate to within 3 to 4 tenths per gallon, sometimes higher than it actually was, sometimes lower. The only tank that was off by more was the 1st tank of gas after a tank of e85,and it was 1 mpg optimistic. For comparison my fusion was always 1.2 to 1.5 mpg optimistic, and my ram is generally 8 to 9 tenths optimistic.
I've got 5500 miles on my Overland and I'm getting between 20-21mpg (hand calculated). I've had a couple of tanks slightly over 22 and a couple tanks in the mid 19's. I travel a mix of highway/interstate and city driving of about 50/50. Coming from a Tahoe where I got a consistent 16, I'm very happy. The Overland suffers in city driving but shines on the interstate in my opinion (mpg wise). It's also my opinion that Eco mode sucks for any thought of a smooth ride in city driving; hard down shifts, searching for gears, etc. I also have a Thule rack on my truck that might bring mileage down slightly.
I have ~3100 miles and I get 20-21mpg, hwy, when I calc by hand. VIC always shows about 1-2mpg more. 21 is the highest I have ever gotten. I'm still happy tho
I have about 5200miles on mine and EVIC says 20.1 overall. Now granted I do stomp on it quite a bit to fire calls (that's how I found the top speed) but happy as it is ALOT better than the 08 Trailblazer I had which was like 13-14mpg
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