Unofficial MPG thread for the 1.5L

[DMEARC]

We did a nice little drive yesterday and managed just over 36MPG. The drive was mostly on 55 MPH roads with some occasional stoplights.

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[Dan Mc]

stock continentals, 8900 miles... 45 mph backcountry roads.....50 mile daily commute..... 34.2 mpg calculated ..........usually in normal mode

 

[dejones64]

750+ Miles, took two trips into the mountains and 70/30 Hwy/Cty driving.

I was tracking MPG the old way, like my grampa did, with pen and pencil but to be honest it was within +/- .2-.5 MPG of the digital readout.

When did you get your BS? Your dash layout is a little different, the temp and gas gauge along the bottom, and the chrome ring around the rpm/speedo.

Here's my dash, BS purchased Sept 2021.

I'm struggling to get above 28mpg, with 245's. Best I've ever had is low 28's, calculated manually. The mpg on the screen as about 2 higher than manual calculating.

 

[M3H7363]

When did you get your BS? Your dash layout is a little different, the temp and gas gauge along the bottom, and the chrome ring around the rpm/speedo.

Here's my dash, BS purchased Sept 2021.

I'm struggling to get above 28mpg, with 245's. Best I've ever had is low 28's, calculated manually. The mpg on the screen as about 2 higher than manual calculating.

He has the Outer Banks. It has a different display than your Big Bend.

 

[DMEARC]

When did you get your BS? Your dash layout is a little different, the temp and gas gauge along the bottom, and the chrome ring around the rpm/speedo.

The “fancier” models got a different gauge package.

 

[DMEARC]

I’m now at more than 15,000 miles with a lifetime average of 30+ mpg.
That’s what LOTS of high driving at steady speeds will get you.

 

[baja_bob]

Last summer my best was 33-34 mpg. That was with mid grade fuel and using cruise on the highway. Now in winter with using remote start more I seem to get around 27.

 

[Osco]

My base model dash picture, simple, clean.

 

[GoatsyBanks]

My base model dash picture, simple, clean.

I wish I had those fuel and temp gages on the OB

 

[DMEARC]

Last summer my best was 33-34 mpg. That was with mid grade fuel and using cruise on the highway. Now in winter with using remote start more I seem to get around 27.

Colder temps means denser air which requires a bit more fuel. It also means a drop in tire pressure which increases rolling resistance.

 

[Mark S.]

Colder temps means denser air which requires a bit more fuel. It also means a drop in tire pressure which increases rolling resistance.

And longer warmup times, which keeps the mixture rich.

 

[BSBB4Les]

My first tank, starting at 7 miles on the odometer and ending at 365 miles, filled 13 gals. Avg was 28 mpg. I drove a mix of highway and city (40/60) weather was pretty consistent at around 50 degrees during the day for that timeframe. I just filled up 2nd tank. Od 686 (321 mi), filled 13 gal. Avg mpg: 24.7. This tank full represents almost entirely city driving and the weather over the last week was bitterly cold with highs between 0 and 10 degrees for the high and early mornings in the minus temps. And snow! Roads snow covered and icy. Today is supposed to be the start of a warming trend for the next 7-10 days so hopefully my avg will improve. I realize I'm still in the "break in" period so I'm not concerned with this last avg as I'm sure it will improve over time. I drove in normal mode exclusively for the first tank and normal and slippery pretty much 50/50 the second tank. I have a Big Bend 1.5L. Great handling vehicle. Even with the Conti's. Totally happy with my BS!

 

[Mark S.]

I just filled up 2nd tank. Od 686 (321 mi), filled 13 gal. Avg mpg: 24.7. This tank full represents almost entirely city driving and the weather over the last week was bitterly cold with highs between 0 and 10 degrees for the high and early mornings in the minus temps. And snow! Roads snow covered and icy.

EPA estimates 25 mpg city for the 1.5L Bronco Sport, so it sounds like you're right in the ballpark.

 

[BSBB4Les]

I believe that once the motor is broken in it'll actually surpass that EPA estimate. The motor seems to be very stout for its size. I was leary of a 3 cylinder motor but once I drove one (prior to my purchase) I was sold. The only unknown for me is reliability. If it runs like it does now I think it will hold up to my driving just fine. I know they race 3 cyls in Europe and are solid so I am confident it will go a long way.

 

[DMEARC]

We just finished a 170 mile trip with 36mpg average. I’m really digging the fuel economy with current gas prices.

PS: yes I’m currently speeding. The speed limit had just changed and the adaptive cruise had not slowed down yet.

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