Quote:
Originally Posted by That_Titanium_4RNR
My v8 got better MPGs than my buddy's v6 consistently and mine is all time 4x4 too with his being 2wd. It's not much of a difference at all if we are being honest...plenty of guys with 5th gens get the same as me too. The MPG argument is unfounded imo and most of the time its what v6 owners say to try and make themselves feel better  and as far as emissions go, I don't get that argument either because there are plenty of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with a v8 offered. |
Real MPG depends on driving style and mods. But I've never heard of the V8 getting better MPG than the V6. Usually the V6 gets better MPG.
Yes the difference is negligible. I prefer the fulltime 4WD and benefit of more power and torque. But the MPG/emissions concern isnt between the 4Runner V6 vs V8. It's between the 4Runner/Tundra/Sequoia/LC/LX and other cars in the market today. Many owners and potential buyers have complained about the fuel economy in some of these Toyota/Lexus cars. Newer cars from other manufacturers are getting much better MPG. In order to compete with them and also meet and please EPA standards and consumers/environmentalists, Toyota will very likely try to make the new gen 4Runner more fuel efficient.
