How likely is 25mpg from a 2012?
11-29-2011, 05:43 PM
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11-29-2011, 05:51 PM
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I'd say stock and stick you might be able to get close if you drove 60 and were on the highway for a long enough time but on a daily, no way in Hell would you see those numbers consistently.
11-29-2011, 05:58 PM
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Depends on how slow you want to drive .
I have done the same drive of about 100 highway miles several times at different speeds. Traffic was light and the cruise control was on for almost the whole trip each time. Measured each speed 2 or 3 times, so the mpg is the average:
75 mph - 18.2 mpg
70 mph - 18.9 mpg
65 mph - 19.7 mpg
60 mph - 21 mpg (only did this one once
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2012, 2-door Sahara, stock tires, 3.73 auto
I have done the same drive of about 100 highway miles several times at different speeds. Traffic was light and the cruise control was on for almost the whole trip each time. Measured each speed 2 or 3 times, so the mpg is the average:
75 mph - 18.2 mpg
70 mph - 18.9 mpg
65 mph - 19.7 mpg
60 mph - 21 mpg (only did this one once
)2012, 2-door Sahara, stock tires, 3.73 auto
11-29-2011, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by armycop
You are driving a brick on top of a brick. The only way to get upper 20-s for mileage would be to swap in a Prius motor.
my jeep is a Prius ! Compared to my 1 Ton 454 as my old dd ! Got 7 mpg ! Lol !!! Ill take 19 all day !!!!
11-29-2011, 08:11 PM
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Depends on how slow you want to drive .
I have done the same drive of about 100 highway miles several times at different speeds. Traffic was light and the cruise control was on for almost the whole trip each time. Measured each speed 2 or 3 times, so the mpg is the average:
75 mph - 18.2 mpg
70 mph - 18.9 mpg
65 mph - 19.7 mpg
60 mph - 21 mpg (only did this one once)
2012, 2-door Sahara, stock tires, 3.73 auto
I have done the same drive of about 100 highway miles several times at different speeds. Traffic was light and the cruise control was on for almost the whole trip each time. Measured each speed 2 or 3 times, so the mpg is the average:
75 mph - 18.2 mpg
70 mph - 18.9 mpg
65 mph - 19.7 mpg
60 mph - 21 mpg (only did this one once
)2012, 2-door Sahara, stock tires, 3.73 auto
Is your Sahara a soft top?
Could fuel be different there?
Was wind a factor?
I've checked the mpg computer a few times. Its dead on when I use it right over longish distances.
That one continuous run was the only time I've seen more than 26, but 24-25 is common. I mostly drive 60. Don't hold it against me - I'm retired and in no hurry anymore
11-29-2011, 09:26 PM
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I am still looking at a 2012 Sport 2door 6speed for my main daily driver. I have a 30 mile (each way) 65mpg (I go 70mph) commute all highway except for the first and last miles. How well will the stock Jeep do as far as mpg on this route? I am thinking of getting the 3.73 gears and the S package and keeping it at that without any big mods.
Seriously though, are you that stretched financially that you're calculating your MPG's with consideration given to the first and last miles?
If not, I'm impressed with your tenacity. I have a friend that's been calculating every gas fill and mile driven since the 1960's. He also measures the temperature in his house that's created by leaving the second floor windows open 2 inches, and the vortex of cool air it creates when operating a fan on the first floor...
All documented for his own satisfaction... I'm in awe of his scientific mind.
